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Swiss bank secrecy law has ‘chilling effect'
Bloomberg News, Published on 03/05/2022
» A controversial feature of Switzerland’s vaunted banking-secrecy rules has come under attack from a United Nations human-rights expert who’s urged the Swiss government to immediately review its statutes.
Forced haircut in schools advertising ignites discussions on rights, freedom
Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 03/05/2022
» An advertisement on a forced haircut has stirred debate on rights violations and brought back bad memories for many when they were students in Thai schools.
Songkhla Zoo has new baby
Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 03/05/2022
» SONGKHLA: Songkhla Zoo has a surprise new addition to the family, a female Shetland pony born on Monday night.
Cambodia PM appeals to Myanmar junta for access to Suu Kyi
Published on 03/05/2022
» PHNOM PENH: Cambodia's prime minister has urged Myanmar's top general to allow a special Southeast Asian envoy access to ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi, in his strongest call so far for the junta chief to demonstrate commitment to a regional peace process.
Legal foreign workers, border traders exempt from fee
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 03/05/2022
» Foreigners with a work permit or border pass are exempt from the 300-baht tourism fee, which is set to be collected from tourists in the second half of this year, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
War in Ukraine: Latest developments
Published on 03/05/2022
» Here are the latest developments in the war in Ukraine:
BOI addresses an exclusive luncheon hosted by the Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce
Published on 03/05/2022
» Ms. Duangjai Asawachintachit, Secretary General of the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI), gave a talk on the topic of “How can BOI support your company’s set up and development in Thailand?” on 29 April 2022, at an executive luncheon organised by the Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce at the InterContinental Bangkok. The event, which was attended by representatives of many foreign companies, aimed to introduce investment promotion measures and benefits offered by the BOI, including services such as the Smart Visa and the new Long-Term Resident Visa.
Hong Kong weather expert calls coldest day in May for more than 100 years 'good sign'
Published on 03/05/2022
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong recorded its coldest day in May for more than a century on Monday morning, according to the city's weather forecaster, with a veteran meteorologist saying it was a "good sign" amid climate change fears.
Covid deaths drop, daily cases stay below 10,000 Tuesday
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/05/2022
» The government on Tuesday announced 9,721 daily Covid-19 cases, below 10,000 for the second day, along with 77 fatalities, the fewest in a 24-hour period since March 26.
Economy seen growing 3.5% this year: PM
Reuters, Published on 03/05/2022
» Thailand's economy is expected to grow 3.5% this year, down from an earlier projection of 4.0%, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Tuesday, noting how the Russia-Ukraine war could slow the economies of the country's trading partners.