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British PM denies lying about lockdown party
AFP, Published on 18/01/2022
» LONDON: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday "categorically" denied claims by his former chief aide that he lied to parliament about a Downing Street party held during a strict lockdown.
Microsoft to buy US gaming giant Activision-Blizzard for $69bn
AFP, Published on 18/01/2022
» NEW YORK: Microsoft announced Tuesday a landmark $69 billion deal to purchase US gaming giant Activision Blizzard, grabbing the sex harassment scandal-hit firm as the tech colossus seeks to boost its power in video games.
Protest groups call for action on rising living cost
Online Reporters, Published on 18/01/2022
» Members of the 24 June Democracy group, the Labour Network for People's Rights and the Thalufah group rallied outside Government House in Bangkok on Tuesday.
Thanathorn's painting NFTs sell for 3.3 milion baht
Online Reporters, Published on 18/01/2022
» Progressive Movement leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit has sold three of his paintings in a non-fungible token (NFT) auction for more than 3 million baht on Tuesday, with most of the proceeds going to the Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR) group.
Russian military starts Belarus drills as Ukraine talks stall
AFP, Published on 18/01/2022
» MOSCOW - Russian troops arrived in Belarus on Tuesday for snap military drills, as Moscow hosted Germany's foreign minister for the latest talks over fears of an invasion of Ukraine.
Govt to lower Covid alert, ease curbs as infections slow
Reuters and online reporters, Published on 18/01/2022
» The government will lower the Covid-19 alert level and is considering easing more restrictions to boost the economy, the health minister said on Tuesday, in response to a slower infection rate.
Decade after Norway massacre, Breivik seeks parole
AFP, Published on 18/01/2022
» OSLO - Just 10 years after carrying out the deadliest peacetime attack in Norway, right-wing extremist Anders Behring Breivik on Tuesday asked a court for parole, a request widely expected to be denied.
Illegal job seekers caught in taxi
Makkawan Wannakul, Published on 18/01/2022
» CHAIYAPHUM: Nine job seekers from Laos travelling in a taxi and a car were caught for illegal entry at a checkpoint in Khon Sawan district on Tuesday morning, police said.
Cabinet approves visa changes to woo wealthy foreigners
Online Reporters, Published on 18/01/2022
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved visa changes intended to attract affluent foreigners for lengthy stays, targeting the rich, retirees, remote workers and skilled professionals.
Suspects in tiger hunt ordered to remove homes from national park
Piyarach Chongcharoen, Published on 18/01/2022
» KANCHANABURI: Authorities have ordered the removal from Khao Laem National Park of the houses of five people charged with killing two wild tigers in jungle near the Myanmar border.