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Myanmar junta leader makes first visit to China
Kyodo News, Published on 05/11/2024
» The leader of Myanmar’s military junta visited China on Tuesday to join regional meetings in Kunming, the capital of southwestern Yunnan Province, state television reported.
‘Nazi takeover’ plotters arrested in Germany
Bloomberg News, Published on 05/11/2024
» Eight men suspected of plotting to install a Nazi regime in eastern states of Germany were arrested amid a massive police operation early Tuesday.
Sweden sentences Koran-burner to jail
Reuters, Published on 05/11/2024
» STOCKHOLM - A Swedish court on Tuesday found a far-right activist guilty of two counts of hate crime against Muslims over statements he made while burning copies of the Koran, acts that triggered riots in the country in 2022.
Taxes on salt and fat considered
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/11/2024
» The Ministry of Finance is studying the feasibility of imposing taxes on products containing salt and fat as a preventive health measure.
Interest suspension proposed for selected debtors
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/11/2024
» Banks have agreed to suspend interest payments on mortgages, auto loans and small business loans for selected borrowers, easing their debt burden during an uneven economic recovery.
Line Man enters ride-hailing fray
Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 05/11/2024
» Line Man Wongnai has expanded into the app-enabled ride-hailing business, promising affordable prices and safety, in a bid to fill a price gap and capitalise on a local market projected to be worth 34 billion baht in five years.
Indonesia evacuating 16,000 as volcano erupts again
News Agencies, Published on 05/11/2024
» JAKARTA - The Indonesian government aims to evacuate at least 16,000 residents from villages around the active Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano that erupted and killed nine people and damaged thousands of houses, an official said on Tuesday.
Activists flag reservoir risks
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/11/2024
» A group of environmentalists has asked a House committee to investigate two reservoir construction projects which they say could pose a threat to the Dong Phayayen–Khao Yai Forest Complex, a Unesco World Heritage site.
Moo Deng ‘predicts’ Trump win
Published on 05/11/2024
» As Americans vote for their next president, the superstar baby pygmy hippo Moo Deng has predicted former president Donald Trump will win the election.
Proposed THAI rehab changes raise eyebrows
Post Reporters, Published on 05/11/2024
» Thai Airways International (THAI) has proposed to amend its rehabilitation plan for a second time and add two more members to the team overseeing the national carrier’s preparation to exit court-ordered debt restructuring.