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Dow index tops 40,000 for first time
Reuters, Published on 16/05/2024
» NEW YORK - The Dow Jones Industrial Average breached the 40,000-point level for the first time ever on Thursday, its fastest 10,000-point climb, powered by strong quarterly results and rising bets of interest-rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.
Sri Lanka seeks to repatriate nationals from Russia
Reuters, Published on 16/05/2024
» COLOMBO - Sri Lanka will dispatch a high-level delegation to Russia to investigate the fate of hundreds of nationals reportedly fighting in the war in Ukraine, a top official said on Thursday.
Lawyer says activist’s autopsy raises questions
Online Reporters, Published on 16/05/2024
» Detained activist Netiporn Sanesangkhom had no vital signs when she reached Thammasat University Hospital, where she was pronounced dead on Tuesday, lawyer Kritsadang Nutcharat said on Thursday.
Swedish Queen urges global effort to end child sexual abuse
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 16/05/2024
» Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden has told a summit in Bangkok that communities need to openly address the issue of child sexual abuse in order to best combat it.
US: Child labour issues in Thai shrimp industry resolved
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 16/05/2024
» The United States is preparing to remove shrimp from Thailand from its annual list of goods produced by child labour or forced labour, according to Kenika Ounjit, a deputy spokesperson for the government.
New skywalk would link 5 hospitals to BTS
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 16/05/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is moving to secure permission to build a skywalk linking the hospitals along Ratchawithi Road.
Thai rice prices at 3-month peak
Reuters, Published on 16/05/2024
» Export prices for Thai rice rose to a more than three-month peak this week, bolstered by thin supplies and strong demand, while rates for top exporter India remained steady due to lacklustre demand.
Vertical gardening reaches new heights
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 16/05/2024
» Centara Grand at CentralWorld has unveiled an organic garden on the 26th floor of the hotel. This initiative marks a significant commitment to sustainability and offers guests a unique farm-to-fork experience in the heart of Bangkok's shopping district.
37m speed pills seized in 15 recent busts
Online Reporters, Published on 16/05/2024
» Drug suppression police have arrested 42 suspects and seized more than 37 million speed pills, almost one tonne of crystal methamphetamine and other drugs in 15 major cases from April 29 to May 15.
Thai women fall to USA in Volleyball Nations League opener
Online Reporters, Published on 16/05/2024
» Thailand fell to United States in four sets in the opening match of the FIVB Volleyball Women’s Nations League 2024 at the Maracanazinho stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Wednesday.