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DUP...Govt attempts to allay fears over foreign condo ownership proposal
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 07/07/2024
» The government has played down concerns raised over the possible negative impacts of its proposal to increase the foreign ownership quota for condominiums to 75% and extend the land leasehold terms to 99 years.
Govt to establish zero tolerance zones for narcotics this year
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 07/07/2024
» The government is planning to establish drug-free zones in the country under the Roi Et and Nan model by Sept 30.
Pro-cannabis groups to rally at Government House
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 07/07/2024
» Pro-cannabis groups have vowed to stage a protest outside Government House on Monday against the government's attempt to relist the plant as a narcotic.
Foreigner steals van, crashes in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 07/07/2024
» PHUKET: A foreigner allegedly stole a van the driver left parked with the engine running that was shortly afterwards involved in a collision with another vehicle.
Mobile phone disaster alerts to launch next year
Online Reporters, Published on 07/07/2024
» A new alert system that can send out messages to all mobile phone users in the event of an emergency or disaster will be introduced in Thailand early next year following successful ground tests.
Junta-led Sahel states form new bloc, swing to Russia
Reuters, Published on 07/07/2024
» NIAMEY, Niger - Three military-led West African states - Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso - signed a confederation treaty on Saturday underscoring their determination to chart a joint course outside the regional political and economic bloc that has been urging them to return to democratic rule.
200 officials raid one Pattaya pub
Chaiyot Pupattanapong, Published on 07/07/2024
» PATTAYA: About 200 officials raided a pub on Pattaya's Walking Street early Sunday morning and found traces of drug abuse among the customers.
Tokyo-Osaka bullet train services halted for hours after power failure
Published on 07/07/2024
» NAGOYA: Bullet train services between Tokyo and Osaka were halted for hours on Saturday afternoon due to a power failure, affecting around 97,000 travellers, as a sweltering heat wave hit the Pacific side of the Japanese archipelago, Central Japan Railway Co said.
Big fire in Chinatown
Online Reporters, Published on 07/07/2024
» A fire that roared through a packed community in Yaowarat, Bangkok's Chinatown, was brought under control late Saturday night. There were no deaths but 30 people required medical treatment.
Muldur own goal sends Netherlands into Euro 2024 semis
Reuters, Published on 07/07/2024
» BERLIN: An own goal by Mert Muldur completed a dramatic comeback for the Netherlands on Saturday as they overcame a tenacious Turkey 2-1 to book a Euro 2024 semi-final meeting with England.