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Incentives extended for EEC rail line builder
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/02/2024
» The Board of Investment (BoI) has agreed to extend new privileges to the builder of a high-speed railway linking three airports, in a fresh effort to unlock the 224-billion-baht transport infrastructure project in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
Digital wallet stalled for more studies
Online Reporters and Reuters, Published on 15/02/2024
» A much-anticipated meeting of the board overseeing the government’s digital wallet programme ended on Thursday with the establishment of a sub-committee to thoroughly study all rules and regulations and report back in 30 days.
Thailand jumps 12 places in Fifa rankings
Online Reporters, Published on 15/02/2024
» The Thailand men’s football team has moved up an impressive 12 positions in the Fifa global rankings released on Thursday.
Unesco adds three Thai ‘learning cities’
Post Reporters, Published on 15/02/2024
» Bangkok, Khon Kaen and Yala have been included in Unesco’s 2024 Global Network for Learning Cities (GNLC) for promoting lifelong learning, according to Education Minister Permpoon Chidchob.
PM urges action on influx of Chinese goods
Post Reporters, Published on 15/02/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has urged the Revenue and Customs departments to speed up efforts to stop cheap products from China from flooding Thailand’s domestic market, including revoking the value-added tax waiver on Chinese products worth less than 1,500 baht.
Israel raids main Gaza hospital
Reuters, Published on 15/02/2024
» JERUSALEM - Israeli forces raided the biggest functioning hospital in Gaza, they said on Thursday, as video posted online showed chaos, shouting and the sound of shooting in darkened corridors that were filled with dust and smoke.
Police question Srisuwan’s wife about payments
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 15/02/2024
» The wife of prolific petitioner Srisuwan Janya on Thursday reported to police to acknowledge charges related to the attempted extortion case against her husband.
New movies out this week: Feb 15-21
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 15/02/2024
» New releases that hit cinemas in Thailand this week.
Bid to lift afternoon alcohol sales ban rejected
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/02/2024
» A government panel has rejected a proposal to scrap the long-standing ban on sales of alcoholic beverages between 2pm and 5pm, citing the risk to public health and safety.
Suspects in Myanmar businessman’s slaying flee to Singapore
Online Reporters, Published on 15/02/2024
» Police are coordinating with Interpol to seek the arrest of two foreign men suspected of killing a Myanmar businessman in a luxury apartment in Bangkok.