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China stops foreign adoptions of its children after decades
Published on 08/09/2024
» China will no longer send its children overseas for adoption, the government said on Thursday (September 6), overturning a more than three-decade rule that was rooted in its once strict one-child policy. - REUTERS
Republican former US VP to vote for Kamala Harris
News, Published on 08/09/2024
» WASHINGTON, US: Republican former vice president Dick Cheney said Friday he will vote for Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris over Republican former president Donald Trump in the Nov 5 US elections, following a similar statement made by his daughter Liz Cheney this week.
1,000 locals protest dam proposal in Thailand's Phrae province
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/09/2024
» Phrae: About 1,000 residents joined a protest over the ruling Pheu Thai Party's proposed revival of the controversial Kaeng Suea Ten Dam project in Song district.
11 central Thai provinces face floods amid typhoon fallout
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 08/09/2024
» The Royal Irrigation Department (RID) warned 11 provinces in the Central region about the increasing water discharge rate from the Chao Phraya Dam, a move that aims to mitigate the effects of super typhoon Yagi.
Veteran Thai general Prawit still wielding 'influence'
Published on 08/09/2024
» Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader Prawit Wongsuwon continues to wield significant influence, despite both him and his party being excluded from the new coalition government, say political observers.
Thai PM Paetongtarn vows to serve full 3-year term
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/09/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has vowed to serve her full three-year term in office and has established a team to handle any legal complaints brought against her.
Thailand-Russia match called off due to typhoon
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 08/09/2024
» The LP Bank Cup football tournament match between Thailand and Russia in Hanoi yesterday was cancelled as Typhoon Yagi hit the host country.
Chaiwat, Rungroj and Visit add three silvers to Kingdom's haul
Sports, Published on 08/09/2024
» Paris: Wheelchair racer Chaiwat Rattana claimed a silver medal in the men's 800 metres T34 event on the penultimate day of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games on Saturday.
Thai casinos are looming, you can bet on it
Roger Crutchley, Published on 08/09/2024
» It seems the Thai authorities are determined to open casinos as part of a large entertainment complex. The casino debate has been going on for decades during which an estimated 100 committees have been set up to mull, ponder, reflect, ruminate and even excogitate the pros and cons only to decide not to come to a decision.
Thailand's Commerce Ministry to tackle Chinese goods influx
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/09/2024
» The Commerce Ministry has vowed to tackle the issue of Chinese products flooding into Thailand, Minister Pichai Naripthaphan said.