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SoftBank CEO set to announce $100 bn US investment
AFP, Published on 16/12/2024
» WASHINGTON - The head of Japan's SoftBank is set to announce plans on Monday to invest $100 billion in the United States over the next four years, a spokesperson for US President-elect Donald Trump's transition team told AFP.
Under-fire Scholz to trigger German elections with confidence vote
AFP, Published on 16/12/2024
» BERLIN - Germany's embattled centre-left Chancellor Olaf Scholz traded angry blows with his top rival ahead of a parliament vote Monday that was expected to trigger the process towards February 23 elections.
Discover French Pastry Art at Blue Café
Published on 16/12/2024
» Delight in an elevated café experience at Blue Café by Alain Ducasse, helmed by the globally renowned French chef celebrated with 24 Michelin stars. Situated on the Ground Floor of Siam Paragon, this newly opened café extends the exceptional craftsmanship of Blue by Alain Ducasse, a contemporary French restaurant that has proudly held a Michelin star for five consecutive years.
Putin cheers 'landmark' 2024, says troops have upper hand in Ukraine
AFP, Published on 16/12/2024
» MOSCOW - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday hailed his army's accelerating advance in Ukraine and praised 2024 as a "landmark" year in the course of Moscow's military offensive on its Western-backed neighbour.
Transport Ministry to submit new motorway plan
Post Reporters, Published on 16/12/2024
» The Transport Ministry is planning to submit on Tuesday a proposal for a new expressway that would link the Don Muang Tollway with Motorway 6 that runs to Nakhon Ratchasima.
Survey finds Bangkok's most congested roads
Post Reporters, Published on 16/12/2024
» A recent survey has identified five intersections in Bangkok which suffer from the worst traffic congestion during the morning and evening rush hours.
Free SIM cards for poor, disabled Thais
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 16/12/2024
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has partnered with the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEP) to provide 1.1 million SIM cards with internet packages free of charge as a New Year’s gift.
EU sending envoy to talk to Syria's new leaders
AFP, Published on 16/12/2024
» DAMASCUS - The EU's envoy to Syria headed to Damascus Monday to hold talks with the country's new Islamist rulers, just over a week after president Bashar al-Assad's ouster ended decades of brutal rule and civil war.
Diplomatic Ties Strengthened through Football in Thrilling Match
Published on 16/12/2024
» Bangkok, December 13, 2024 – Diplomacy met sportsmanship at Thephasadin Stadium as the embassies of Mongolia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) teamed up with Thailand’s Tourist Police Bureau for a friendly football match. The event, held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, was aimed at strengthening diplomatic ties and fostering goodwill through the universal language of sport.
Israel aims to 'double population' in annexed Golan: PM
AFP, Published on 16/12/2024
» JERUSALEM - The Israeli government approved on Sunday a plan to increase the population of the annexed Golan Heights, while insisting it had no intention of confronting Syria after seizing a UN-monitored buffer zone.