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Top Putin critic Navalny dies in prison at 47
Published on 16/02/2024
» Alexei Navalny, the most formidable opponent of Russian President Vladimir Putin, collapsed and died on Friday after a walk at the “Polar Wolf” Arctic penal colony where he was serving a three-decade jail term, the Russian prison service said.
Foreign investment posts big gain in January
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/02/2024
» Foreign investment rose in January, with applications approved by the Foreign Business Committee under the Foreign Business Act totalling 7.17 billion baht, up 39.8% year-on-year.
Pattaya ponders new water supplier on Koh Lan
Chaiyot Pupattanapong, Published on 16/02/2024
» PATTAYA: Pattaya City is considering a business partnership with a new company to produce fresh water on Koh Lan to alleviate a severe shortage due to a rise in tourists and businesses that have followed them to the nearby island.
New anti-poverty programme announced
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 16/02/2024
» The Ministry of Interior is looking to establish an organisation called the Office of Sufficiency Economy Development Zone (OSEDZ), to tackle poverty and provide people with some economic stability.
China to show off homegrown airliner at Singapore air show
Published on 16/02/2024
» SINGAPORE: Singapore will play host to Asia's biggest air show next week for the first time since the end of Covid border restrictions, with regional travel rebounding and the military side of the show bristling with defensive systems and nervous arms buyers.
Court dismisses Daruma sushi fraud case
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 16/02/2024
» The Criminal Court on Friday dismissed a high-profile fraud case brought by customers and investors against the Daruma Sushi Japanese buffet restaurant chain.
Srisuwan seeks another week to prepare extortion defence
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 16/02/2024
» High-profile petitioner Srisuwan Janya has asked for another week to submit documents to defend himself against accusations of extorting money from the head of the Rice Department.
Indian farmers pause huge protest march
Published on 16/02/2024
» AMBALA, India - Indian farmers demanding higher prices for their crops said they had paused a major protest march to New Delhi on Friday until their unions hold another round of talks with government ministers on Sunday.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Feb 16-23
Guru, Published on 16/02/2024
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
China travel surge hints at consumer revival
Published on 16/02/2024
» A resurgence in travel over the Lunar New Year holiday is offering some signs of a consumer spending pickup in China as it struggles with low confidence and deflation.