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Premier League returns with social issues high on the agenda
AFP, Published on 18/06/2020
» LONDON - After 100 days on hold, the first act of the Premier League's "Project Restart" in front of a huge global audience saw players, coaches and referees make a stand against racial injustice by taking a knee.
China races to prevent virus second wave
AFP, Published on 18/06/2020
» BEIJING - China imposed travel restrictions on nearly half a million people near its capital on Thursday to contain a fresh coronavirus outbreak as deaths surged in other parts of the world.
Troubled Trump attacks ex-aide who calls him not 'fit' for office
AFP, Published on 18/06/2020
» WASHINGTON - Donald Trump's presidency was in turmoil Thursday after top ex-aide John Bolton declared him unfit for office, raising the stakes on a controversial re-election rally meant to boost his flailing campaign -- yet facing troubles of its own.
Gold Line set for October opening
Post Reporters, Published on 18/06/2020
» Bangkok’s Gold Line electric rail route will begin operating in October as planned, despite a delay in construction caused by the coronavirus outbreak, its developer Krungthep Thanakom (KT) said on Thursday.
US jobless claims worse than forecast
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/06/2020
» Applications for unemployment benefits in the US fell less than forecast last week, showing only gradual improvement from the worst of the pandemic-related layoffs even as states re-open more of their economies.
Laos praised for quick virus response
Reuters, Published on 18/06/2020
» International health organisations on Thursday praised Laos' early response and countrywide networks for containing the novel coronavirus after the Southeast Asian nation declared itself free of the virus earlier this month.
Central bank plans digital payment prototype
Reuters, Published on 18/06/2020
» The Bank of Thailand unveiled on Thursday plans to build a prototype of a payment system for businesses using central bank digital currency (CBDC), or traditional money but in digital form being developed by monetary authorities around the world.
Move Forward seeks changes to emergency law
Online Reporters, Published on 18/06/2020
» The Move Forward Party is pushing a law amendment to make the government more accountable during the state of emergency.
Final farewell for actor Saranyu
Post Reporters, Published on 18/06/2020
» Family, friends and fans bid final farewell to the late Saranyu Wongkrachang on Thursday, with a memorable message from his wife.
UN charts new territory with project to track all Myanmar's forests
Published on 18/06/2020
» KUALA LUMPUR: A new five-year project in Myanmar will for the first time document all forests in the Southeast Asian nation - including places affected by ethnic tensions - to pinpoint deforestation risks and boost conservation, the United Nations said.