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China ramps up global yuan push
News, Samuel Shen & Tom Westbrook, Published on 03/05/2025
» As Chinese President Xi Jinping toured Southeast Asia last month to forge closer ties against higher US tariffs, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) was seizing a moment of confusion and disruption in global trade to promote greater usage of the yuan.
NSC meets to discuss power cuts for gangs
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/02/2025
» The National Security Council has called for a meeting today with several sides involved in the government's bid to cut electricity supplies to areas in neighbouring Myanmar believed to be linked to illegal activities, Chatchai Bangchuad, secretary-general of the NSC, said yesterday.
Celebrations mark Mother's Day
News, Published on 13/08/2024
» Mother's Day was celebrated throughout the country yesterday, with Aug 12 being the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother. The National Council on Social Welfare of Thailand, under royal patronage, has marked her birthday as the nation's Mother's Day since 1976. To celebrate, activities and events are held to mark the auspicious occasion.
Woman 'behind' the murder of Taiwanese man
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 19/11/2023
» Police are seeking an arrest warrant for a Thai woman said to have masterminded the murder of a Taiwanese man in Bangkok, and are seeking help from Interpol to arrest another suspect from Vanuatu who reportedly fled the country.
2 arrests, 1 on run for murder
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 18/11/2023
» Police have arrested two men from Cameroon and Myanmar on suspicion of murdering a Taiwanese man at a hotel in Bang Na district of Bangkok on Thursday.
Tycoon urges EEC investment
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/06/2023
» Businesses and investors from China should not miss the opportunity to invest in the Eastern Economic Corridor, which is set to become the country's high-tech industry hub, said the chairman of Charoen Pokphand Group, Dhanin Chearavanont.
Child protection charity loses licence
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/11/2022
» Authorities in Samut Songkhram province revoked the Child Protection Foundation's registration licence on Thursday with immediate effect.
Police quiz NGO chief over child labour case
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/11/2022
» Child rights advocate Montri "Khru Yun" Sinthawichai yesterday reported to police in Samut Sakhon to deny charges of physically assaulting children and illegally using child labourers.
Show's back! Full house for Alcazar opening night
News, Chaiyot Pupattanapong, Published on 05/06/2022
» PATTAYA: Cabaret shows have come back to life in this beach town, with all seats at the famed Alcazar theatre fully booked on the night it reopened for the first time in more than two years.
More than just a mango
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/04/2022
» The recent craze over mango sticky rice had Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha mulling ways to harness Thailand's cultural influence abroad, although it begs the question of how much the state understands soft power and whether it is committed enough to carry through with the vision.