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Russia jails US reporter for 16 years
Reuters, Published on 19/07/2024
» MOSCOW - A Russian court on Friday found the American reporter Evan Gershkovich guilty of espionage and jailed him for 16 years, the state news agency RIA said, in a case that his employer, the Wall Street Journal, has called a sham.
Help sought for ‘trusted’ news outlets
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 19/07/2024
» The government and civil society should collaborate to help trustworthy news agencies negotiate for greater prominence on digital platforms and mobile apps, says Pirongrong Ramasoota, a member of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC).
Fix delivered for tech outage that caused chaos worldwide
News Agencies and Post Reporters, Published on 19/07/2024
» The cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike has deployed a fix for a software problem that triggered one of the biggest tech outages the world has ever seen, affecting industries ranging from airlines to banking and healthcare worldwide, the company’s CEO said on Friday.
BMA urged to build its own motorcycle ride-hailing app
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 19/07/2024
» A city council member has asked the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to develop a new application for calling motorcycle taxis to ensure safety and reasonable fares for passengers.
Four Colombians arrested for home break-ins
Published on 19/07/2024
» Four Colombian men have been arrested in Nonthaburi and Chon Buri for a string of home burglaries at housing estates in Bangkok and nearby provinces
30 smuggled cars sent back to UK
Post Reporters, Published on 19/07/2024
» The recent return of 30 smuggled luxury cars to the United Kingdom was the culmination of cooperation effort involving Thai and British law enforcement, according to the Department of Special Investigation (DSI).
36 senators back judge for deputy speaker
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/07/2024
» A group of 36 self-proclaimed independent senators has initially agreed to support Boonsong Noisopon, a former career judge, for the post of Deputy Senate Speaker, according to a group member.
Vietnam's most powerful leader Nguyen Phu Trong dies
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/07/2024
» HANOI - Nguyen Phu Trong, Vietnam's Communist Party chief and the country’s most powerful official, has died, according to a government statement.
Tourist safety and infrastructure upgrades urged in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 19/07/2024
» PHUKET: A leading business organisation has called for the improvement of safety measures and infrastructure to maintain the resort island as a prime destination for quality tourism.
Satellite images show floods swamping 5 provinces
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 19/07/2024
» Satellite images have shown extensive flooding across Phetchabun, Chaiyaphum, Phitsanulok, Maha Sarakham and Khon Kaen provinces, according to the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda).