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UN agency asks Thailand for 'urgent access' to Myanmar refugees
AFP, Published on 20/12/2021
» The UN's refugee agency on Monday called for Thailand to allow them "urgent access" to more than 3,000 Myanmar refugees who fled to the kingdom to escape fighting in conflict-wracked Karen state.
Myanmar junta used helicopters in raid on anti-coup fighters
AFP, Published on 20/12/2021
» Myanmar junta troops launched a helicopter raid on anti-coup fighters in a restive region, locals and a spokesman said Monday, as the military struggles to break resistance to its rule.
Western allies condemn Hong Kong's 'patriots only' polls
AFP, Published on 20/12/2021
» HONG KONG: Western allies condemned Hong's Kong's "patriots only" legislature vote on Monday, saying new rules imposed by Beijing that reduced directly elected seats and controlled who could stand had "eliminated" opposition.
Govt extends investment incentives, eyeing B500bn in 2022
Reuters, Published on 20/12/2021
» The government on Monday extended an investment incentive scheme to try and bolster the country's economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic and said it expects more than 500 billion baht of investment pledges next year.
Chile stock market plummets on leftist Boric's election victory
AFP, Published on 20/12/2021
» SANTIAGO - The Chilean stock market and peso took a beating Monday after leftist millennial Gabriel Boric became the country's youngest-ever president-elect with an unexpectedly substantial victory over his far-right rival.
EU approves new Covid jab to stem Omicron onslaught
AFP, Published on 20/12/2021
» THE HAGUE: The EU's drug regulator on Monday approved a fifth Covid jab as the US warned of a bleak winter with the Omicron variant spurring new waves of infections globally.
Dechapol, Sapsiree eye Asiad glory
Online Reporters, Published on 20/12/2021
» Newly-crowned mixed doubles world champions Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai are now eyeing success at the Asian Games next year.
Transport minister U-turns on Hua Lamphong station
Online Reporters, Published on 20/12/2021
» Hua Lamphong was granted a reprieve when Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob decided to temporarily scrap a plan to shut Bangkok's iconic railway station.
Equity and oil markets slump on Omicron panic
AFP, Published on 20/12/2021
» LONDON: Global equity and oil markets slumped Monday on investor panic over the impact of worldwide measures to contain the fast-spreading Omicron coronavirus variant, dealers said.
Philippines typhoon death toll hits 375
AFP, Published on 20/12/2021
» The death toll from the strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines this year surged to 375 on Monday, as desperate survivors pleaded for urgent supplies of drinking water and food.