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Biden to rally Americans on Israel, Ukraine support
AFP, Published on 20/10/2023
» WASHINGTON - US President Joe Biden is set to deliver a rare Oval Office speech Thursday urging Americans to back Israel and Ukraine at what he says is a perilous moment for democracy around the globe.
A Thai view on the Hamas-Israel war
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 20/10/2023
» The Palestinians' longstanding and legitimate grievances have been irrevocably subverted by Hamas' brazen attack against Israel on Oct 7. Unlike previous rounds of conflicts and clashes between Israel and the Palestinians on the one hand and neighbouring Arab states on the other, Thailand has become a direct casualty like never before, as 30 Thai workers have been killed to date, with at least 16 injured and 17 taken hostage. As a militant political movement motivated by Islamic fundamentalism using methods of terrorism to achieve its objectives, Hamas has made a bad name for the Palestinian cause, eliciting condemnation and opposition all the way over here in Thailand.
Bodies of first eight Thais head home
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 20/10/2023
» The remains of eight Thai nationals killed in Israel during the Israel-Hamas war were last night sent back to Thailand on a flight scheduled to arrive at Suvarnabhumi airport at 8.50am today, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said yesterday.
Govt eyes stronger energy ties with Russia
News, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/10/2023
» Deputy Minister and Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga yesterday urged Russia to supply affordable energy to Thailand.
iPhone con probe widens
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/10/2023
» At least four more people, three of them in Bangkok, have been scammed by the bogus phone vendor gang being held responsible for the suicide of a 19-year-old student earlier this week, according to the cybercrime investigators.
PM urged to push health hub
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/10/2023
» Members of the public health sector are urging the government to promote the idea of Thailand as a medical hub during Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's visit to Saudi Arabia to draw high-end visitors, says Thai trade representative Nalinee Thavisin.
Land bridge 'won't affect security'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/10/2023
» The Interior Ministry has expressed support for the country's Land Bridge megaproject, saying the government will not build a canal that could affect national security.
HSBC touts investment opportunities
Business, Published on 20/10/2023
» In its latest quarterly investment outlook, HSBC Global Private Banking has identified opportunities against a backdrop of plateauing rates and a broadly supportive growth-inflation mix for markets.
Ministry issues PM2.5 warning
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/10/2023
» People, particularly those with chronic diseases, are advised to check the air quality before leaving their homes or engaging in outdoor activities, according to the Public Health Ministry.
Thai Muslims plan embassy protest
News, Assawin Pinitwong, Published on 20/10/2023
» A group of Muslims in southern Thailand on Thursday announced plans to gather outside the Israeli embassy in Bangkok tomorrow to express their opinions on the Israel-Hamas war.