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Migrant arrivals in Spain's Canaries smashes 2006 record
AFP, Published on 16/11/2023
» MADRID - The number of migrants arriving in Spain's Canary Islands so far this year has passed the record number set during all of 2006, official figures showed Thursday.
Thailand lose first World Cup qualifier to China
Wanchai Rujawongsanti, Published on 16/11/2023
» Thailand began their 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying campaign with a 2-1 home loss to China on Thursday.
Finland to close border crossings with Russia
AFP, Published on 16/11/2023
» HELSINKI - Finland will close four of its eight eastern border crossings with Russia early Saturday, the government said, accusing Moscow of deliberately turning a blind eye to illegal migrants.
Delay may blunt effect of handout
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/11/2023
» The digital wallet handout, estimated to cost the government 500 billion baht, is two to three months behind schedule, which may result in diminishing economic stimulus effects, says Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Employers seek law to curb political meddling with wages
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/11/2023
» A new law ensuring the national tripartite wage committee is independent is needed to prevent intervention by politicians pledging minimum wage increases during election campaigns, says the Employers’ Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).
Israel takes control of Gaza port
AFP, Published on 16/11/2023
» GAZA STRIP - Israeli troops on Thursday advanced their campaign to destroy Hamas in Gaza, fighting gun battles and taking control of a key port a day after a raid on the territory's main hospital.
Bound and gagged Taiwanese man found dead
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 16/11/2023
» Police are investigating the death of a Taiwanese man who was found bound and gagged in a ransacked hotel room in Bang Na district on Thursday morning.
Soil improvement project shows promise
Post Reporters, Published on 16/11/2023
» The Land Development Department is touting its accomplishment in reducing soil acidity in the Thung Rangsit area of the Central Plains region.
‘Lifestyle medicine clinic’ touted
Post Reporters, Published on 16/11/2023
» The Department of Health is promoting its first lifestyle medicine clinic to encourage local residents to develop better living habits.
Children to get ‘survival swimming’ courses
Post Reporters, Published on 16/11/2023
» The Ministry of Public Health plans to organise “Survival Swimming Skills” programmes across the country to prevent children from drowning and to train them in rescue methods and CPR.