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Armenia, Azerbaijan trade barbs at World Court over 'ethnic cleansing'
AFP, Published on 12/10/2023
» THE HAGUE - Foes Armenia and Azerbaijan crossed swords at the UN's top court Thursday, as Yerevan accused Baku of "ethnic cleansing" in Nagorno-Karabakh, sparking a furious response from the Azerbaijani side over the "unfounded" charges.
China rebuffs US queries about fate of activist lawyer
Reuters, Published on 12/10/2023
» BEIJING - China has warned the United States not to interfere in its handling of legal cases, after Washington called on Beijing to reveal the whereabouts of a human rights lawyer who was arrested in Laos three months ago while en route to Thailand.
Young frogs use poop ploy to deter predators
AFP, Published on 12/10/2023
» VIENNA - The young offspring of a frog native to Southeast Asia display an "unusual colour pattern", probably to camouflage themselves "as animal droppings" to escape predators, according to a study.
Anti-graft body eyes digital handout plan
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/10/2023
» The government has reiterated its assurances that its 10,000-baht digital wallet handout will follow all relevant laws, adding that scrutiny of the programme is always welcome.
B600 million allotted for tourism promotion
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 12/10/2023
» The Ministry of Tourism and Sports plans to use 600 million baht from its central budget to promote tourism during the high season as fiscal 2024 budget disbursement is expected to be delayed until April next year.
Officials keep close eye on veggie prices
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/10/2023
» With the vegetarian festival approaching, the Ministry of Commerce insists the prices of fruits and vegetables remain stable thanks to relatively high supply.
Krungsri accelerates "Krungsri Race to Net Zero", a bold move to combat global boiling
Published on 12/10/2023
» Krungsri (Bank of Ayudhya PCL and its business units) unveiled "Krungsri Race to Net Zero", the new ESG chapter further strengthening Krungsri' s commitment to promoting sustainable community, society and economy as well as advancing the urgent global agenda. The initiative focuses on enabling participation from over 20,000 staff across Krungsri Group to counter the rising concern of global boiling and climate change resulting in massive natural catastrophes.
Illegal gunsmith who eluded raid kills himself
Nujaree Rakrun, Published on 12/10/2023
» NAKHON SI THAMMARAT: A gunsmith who narrowly escaped before police raided his rented house on Wednesday returned to his premises prepared to surrender, but ended up shooting himself dead instead.
R&D investment sought to fuel EV momentum
Published on 12/10/2023
» Thailand will provide incentives and tax breaks for carmakers setting up electric vehicle research and development centres, as it seeks to build on early success as a regional EV frontrunner, according to Narit Therdsteerasukdi, secretary-general of the Thailand Board of Investment.
1,593 arrests made in gun crackdown
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 12/10/2023
» Police have seized more than 2,000 illegal guns and 75,000 bullets and arrested 1,593 suspects in a three-day nationwide crackdown following a deadly shooting at a Bangkok shopping mall.