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Thailand loses major event after failing to meet obligations
Post Reporters, Published on 19/08/2024
» The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has confirmed that the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games (Aimag), scheduled to be held in Bangkok and Chonburi from Nov 21-30, have been cancelled.
Ratanarak Group increasing its shareholding in Siam City Cement
Published on 19/08/2024
» Today, the largest shareholder in Siam City Cement, the Ratanarak Group, has acquired an additional stake of 25.54% from Jardine Cycle and Carriage Ltd, increasing its combined shareholding to approximately 71.88%. This acquisition will be followed by a mandatory tender offer available to all remaining minority shareholders. Regardless of the outcome of the mandatory tender offer, it is understood that Siam City Cement will remain a public company listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand in compliance with applicable listing requirements. The Ratanarak Group, the founders of Siam City Cement back in 1969, will after this acquisition be the sole major and controlling shareholder.
Experts warn mpox poses serious threat to Thailand
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 19/08/2024
» Experts have warned Thais to be on their guard regarding the new mpox strain in case the current outbreak mushrooms into a full-blown global pandemic.
Thai berry pickers set for Sweden, Finland
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 19/08/2024
» The Department of Employment (DoE) has said the first batch of Thai labourers to work the current berry harvesting season in Sweden and Finland will leave this month.
Move Forward-backed pick loses provincial election
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 19/08/2024
» A candidate backed by former deputy House speaker and ex-Move Forward Party (MFP) member Padipat Santipada suffered a defeat in Phitsanulok's provincial administration organisation (PAO) chairman election on Sunday.
Talks aim to tackle Chinese lorries in Thailand
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/08/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is preparing to hold discussions with logistics service providers concerning the impact of nominees from China on the transportation sector.
La Nina to bring more rain to Thailand until next year
Post Reporters, Published on 19/08/2024
» The La Nina phenomenon could lead to increased flooding across Thailand with low-lying areas, such as Bangkok and Samut Prakan, especially at risk of inundation, an environmental expert warned.
Singapore offers unemployment support in key shift ahead of vote
Published on 19/08/2024
» Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has introduced unemployment benefits as part of a slate of first-time or expanded welfare programs as the new leader seeks to bolster the ruling party ahead of national elections.
Royal imposter loses appeal against prison term
Post Reporters, Published on 19/08/2024
» The Appeal Court has upheld the two-year prison term given to a woman activist found guilty of dressing up and acting like HM the Queen during a demonstration in 2020.
Police seize B10m vaping hardware in Chiang Mai
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 19/08/2024
» Police seized over 30,000 items of vaping hardware worth ten million baht after a raid at a storehouse in Chiang Mai, Thailand's Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) reported on Monday.