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What now after Israel's invasion of Lebanon?
Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 05/10/2024
» Benjamin "Bibi" Netanyahu, Israel's prime minister, has launched his invasion of Lebanon. As usual in the opening stages of Israeli incursions into that fragile country, the signs and portents look good for the Israel Defence Forces (IDF).
Fireboats 'needed' to meet threat of cruise ship fires
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 05/10/2024
» Phuket, Phangnga, and Krabi need to have fireboats capable of dealing with potential cruise ship blazes, according to a former deputy commander of the Third Naval Area Command.
Gulf targets 20% chunk of energy up for auction
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 05/10/2024
» Gulf Energy Development, Thailand's largest private power producer by market value, wants to win the rights to develop new power plants, with capacity accounting for 20% of the 3.6-gigawatt total to be offered in the second-phase auction of renewable energy development projects.
Isan area benefits from cash handout
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/10/2024
» Of the top five provinces in the country that received the most money in the first phase of the government's cash handout, totalling 145 billion baht, four are located in the Northeast.
Focus on domestic plays amid global turmoil
Business, Published on 05/10/2024
» The SET index rebounded from its monthly low of 1,352 points in September, reaching a 10-month high of 1,471 by the end of the month. The breakthrough above 1,430, which has been a key resistance level since November 2023, indicates a positive trend.
AirAsia parent upbeat on prospects
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 05/10/2024
» With airfares surging 30% post-pandemic, AirAsia Group says it will not hike its fares to maintain affordability for the mass market, while it seeks to add routes on other continents by utilising long-range single-aisle jets.
Tour firm put illegal tanks on whole fleet
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/10/2024
» Authorities have seized the remaining five buses owned by Shinbutr Tour after discovering each had 11 gas tanks installed -- exceeding the legal limit of six -- just like the ill-fated school bus that caught fire recently, resulting in the death of 23 people, according to Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit.
Southern pride! Elias aiming for King's Cup glory
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 05/10/2024
» Thailand centre-back Elias Dolah is proud as he is set to return to Songkhla as a national team player for the 50th King's Cup football tournament next week.
US launches probe into Thai solar cells
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/10/2024
» The US Commerce Department has initiated anti-dumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) probes into solar cell imports from Southeast Asian nations, including Thailand.
PM 'satisfied' with first summit in Qatar
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/10/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra expressed her satisfaction with the outcome of her participation at the 3rd Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) Summit in Qatar, saying that many countries showed an interest in investing in Thailand, particularly in "food storage" initiatives.