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Malaysian palace clarifies stance on pardons
Bloomberg News, Published on 04/01/2025
» Clemency bids for crimes committed in Malaysia must be submitted to the Pardons Board chaired by King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, according to a statement from the palace, just as jailed former prime minister Najib Razak is seeking a house arrest via the courts.
Cancer warnings on booze face hurdles in US
Reuters, Published on 04/01/2025
» WASHINGTON - President-elect Donald Trump and his nominee to run the US Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F Kennedy Jr, do not drink and have been outspoken about the dangers of alcohol.
Jakrapob invites Thaksin to his same-sex marriage registration
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 04/01/2025
» Former red-shirt core member Jakrapob Penkair has invited former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to witness his marriage registration this month, an event planned to celebrate the enactment of the Marriage Equality Bill.
Police transferred over course for Chinese ‘volunteers’
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 04/01/2025
» Two senior Thai police officers found to be involved in a controversial “volunteer police” training programme for Chinese nationals have been transferred to inactive posts.
Minister pledges to optimise trade, commerce
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/01/2025
» Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan pledged on Saturday to enhance and optimise commerce and trade while promoting sustainable growth this year.
Covid pills help Chinese cats beat deadly disease
Bloomberg News, Published on 04/01/2025
» Covid-19 antiviral drugs for humans are getting a new lease on life in post-pandemic China, as cat owners seize on them as antidotes to a life-threatening disease caused by a coronavirus that infects their feline companions.
Rival camps protest in Seoul as president resists arrest
AFP, Published on 04/01/2025
» SEOUL - Thousands of rival South Korean protesters rallied in the capital on Saturday, a day after a failed attempt to arrest suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol for imposing a short-lived martial law decree that led to his impeachment.
China rejects B400m in Thai syrup shipments
Online Reporters, Published on 04/01/2025
» Hundreds of millions of baht in damages are feared after Thai sugar products were stopped in mid-shipment to China after the country’s food safety agency raised concerns about hygiene in Thai factories.
China market blaze kills eight, 15 hurt
Reuters, Published on 04/01/2025
» SHANGHAI — A fire at a vegetable market in China's northern province of Hebei killed eight people and wounded 15, state television China Central Television (CCTV) said on Saturday.
More charges filed in ‘Bank Leicester’ death
Online Reporters, Published on 04/01/2025
» An additional arrest warrant has been issued in connection with the death of social media influencer Thanakarn “Bank Leicester” Kanthee following the questioning of 20 witnesses.