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Biden grants clemency to 2,500 people, most ever in a day
AFP, Published on 18/01/2025
» WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden on Friday commuted the sentences of nearly 2,500 people convicted of non-violent drug offenses in what the White House called the largest single-day act of clemency in US history.
Opposition seeks action on golf club land
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/01/2025
» The opposition People's Party (PP) demanded the Interior Ministry nullify the Alpine Golf Club land deeds in Pathum Thani as soon as possible.
People's Party says guardrails needed for casino bill
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/01/2025
» The People's Party (PP) is not against the government's plan to legalise casinos by integrating them with proposed entertainment complexes in a new bill but wants strict regulations to prevent money laundering and mitigate any negative side-effects on society, its deputy leader, Sirikanya Tansakun said.
‘Home for Thais’ website crashes as 12 million register
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 18/01/2025
» More than 12 million people reportedly registered for the government’s new “Home for Thais” housing programme on Friday, causing the official website to crash.
Trump inauguration moved indoors due to extreme cold
AFP, Published on 18/01/2025
» WASHINGTON - Donald Trump confirmed that his inauguration as US president on Monday will move indoors due to expected freezing weather, undercutting the Republican’s hopes for a grandiose spectacle to kick off his second term.
Bandwagon to get ancient temple Unesco status grows
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/01/2025
» Natural Resources and Environment Minister Chalermchai Sri-on is preparing to propose to the cabinet that Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan in Nakhon Si Thammarat be given the backing it needs to secure Unesco World Heritage status.
Sports writers urge politics-free Thai Olympic committee election
Sports, Published on 18/01/2025
» The Sport Writers Association of Thailand has called for the upcoming election of the president of the National Olympic Committee of Thailand to be conducted free from political interference.
UK envoy unveils anniversary plans
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 18/01/2025
» Mark Gooding, the British Ambassador to Thailand, said he plans to boost bilateral relations with a series of events and activities marking the Thailand-UK strategic partnership to celebrate the 170th anniversary since the two countries forged ties.
Kirins thrash Rayong to climb to 4th
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 18/01/2025
» Muang Thong United moved into the fourth place in the Thai League 1 standings after they defeated 10-man Rayong 4-0 on Thursday night at Thunder Dome Stadium.
Pornpawee powers into India Open semis
Sports, Published on 18/01/2025
» Pornpawee Chochuwong stormed into the women's singles semi-finals of the US$950,000 BWF India Open 2025 in New Delhi on Friday.