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China's Xi faces dilemma as consulate blast sparks fear of Myanmar chaos
Bloomberg News, Published on 22/10/2024
» SINGAPORE - For decades, China has sought to maintain influence among armed ethnic groups in Myanmar in lawless border areas while also providing support to military leaders in charge of the Southeast Asian nation. An attack on its consulate last week shows that balancing act is becoming untenable.
Finance minister dismisses fears of Thai credit downgrade
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/10/2024
» Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira on Tuesday expressed optimism that Thailand would not face a credit rating downgrade, saying the kingdom still has strong potential for ongoing economic growth.
Lisa Blackpink 'in talks' for Bangkok New Year countdown show
Post Reporters, Published on 22/10/2024
» The private sector is in talks with Lalisa Manoban, globally known as Lisa from the Korean popular (K-pop) music group Blackpink, to see if she would perform at the New Year's Countdown event in Bangkok, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Tuesday.
House to vote Thursday whether to accept commitee's report on amnesty bill
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/10/2024
» The House of Representatives is expected to vote on Thursday to decide whether to accept a report from a special committee on drafting an amnesty bill for political offenders.
Chinese couple arrested for ransoming ex-husband for B12m
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 22/10/2024
» A Chinese couple were arrested for forming a gang who abducted and ransomed two compatriots, including an ex-husband, for about 12 million baht.
Suriya justifies revisions to high-speed rail project contract
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 22/10/2024
» Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit has defended the government's revisions to the contract for the high-speed rail project connecting three airports, saying these changes are essential for the project's advancement and to ensure fairness for both the government and the concessionaire.
Samui tourism banking on TV show
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 22/10/2024
» Samui tourism operators expect a minimum 10% uptick in occupancy rates and more tourists visiting the shooting locations of the HBO series The White Lotus, which featured Thai pop star Lalisa "Lisa" Manoban.
Thailand yet to finalise terms of multilateral clean power deal with Singapore
Reuters, Published on 22/10/2024
» SINGAPORE - Thailand is yet to finalise terms of an extension to a multilateral deal with Singapore to import hydropower from Laos through Malaysia and Thailand, a senior Thai government official told Reuters on Tuesday.
Book expo attracts record number of visitors
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 22/10/2024
» Book Expo Thailand 2024 attracted a record-breaking turnout, marking a resurgence in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the Publishers and Booksellers Association of Thailand (Pubat).
Court asks prosecution to explain delay with petition against Thaksin
Online Reporters, Published on 22/10/2024
» The Constitutional Court on Tuesday ordered the attorney-general to report in 15 days on progress in the handling of a lawyer's petition against Thaksin Shinawatra and his alleged influence over the Pheu Thai Party.