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BTSC under pressure to meet bus deadline
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/06/2024
» Bangkok Mass Transit System Plc (BTSC), the BTS Skytrain operator, is racing against time to supply Bangkok's Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) electric buses and have them up and running by the Sept 1 deadline.
MFP to put digital wallet plan in crosshairs
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/06/2024
» The main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) has lined up more than 30 MPs to debate the budget bill for the 2025 fiscal year in its first reading from Wednesday to Friday, with the ruling Pheu Thai Party's digital wallet handout scheme set to take centre stage.
Police to bring in vessels with contraband oil today
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 17/06/2024
» Marine police yesterday sent boats and officers to bring back three missing vessels carrying 330,000 litres of contraband diesel after they were spotted near Malaysian waters. The oil boats are expected to arrive at the Port of Songkhla today, according to the police.
Sweden pitches fighter jets for kingdom
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 17/06/2024
» SWEDEN: The Swedish Aeroplane Corporation recently opened up its headquarters in Stockholm to talk about replacing Thailand's ageing F-16s with SAAB's Gripen fighter jets.
PM to host VIPs as gender equality bill nears approval
News, Published on 17/06/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is hosting a reception tomorrow at Government House to celebrate the marriage equality bill as it enters the last lap before being approved.
Refugees flee to find further repression
News, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 17/06/2024
» Transnational repression is emerging as a critical concern for the world community, including the Asean region. Basically, it encompasses actions by state authorities and their agents to intimidate, harass and or harm those deemed to be dissidents -- usually their nationals -- who have sought shelter or are present in other countries.
PM plans more regional cooperation at trade meet
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/06/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has pledged to elevate cooperation under the Asean-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (AANZFTA), keep existing markets, and secure new economic partners, government spokesman Chai Wacharonke said on Sunday.
Red shirts to rally for Thaksin
Published on 17/06/2024
» Supporters of the red-shirt movement are expected to turn up at the Criminal Court on Tuesday morning in a show of support for former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who is scheduled to hear the Office of the Attorney-General's decision on a lese majeste case against him.
More women needed at the top
News, Published on 17/06/2024
» Mexico has just elected its first female president, following a rare contest between two women, and a record number of women were recently elected to South Korea's National Assembly. But while these results represent welcome gains for gender equality, they are outliers. The broader picture is disheartening.