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Ukraine starts EU membership talks
Reuters, Published on 25/06/2024
» BRUSSELS - The European Union opened membership talks with Ukraine on Tuesday, giving the country a political boost in the midst of its war against Russia, although a long and tough road still lies ahead before it could join the bloc.
Srettha denies ‘selling off’ the country
Mongkol Bangprapa and Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/06/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Tuesday dismissed claims by critics that a government proposal to raise the foreign ownership quota in condominiums and offer longer land leases is tantamount to “selling off the nation”.
EC warns Senate candidates to behave
Mongkol Bangprapa and Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 25/06/2024
» The Election Commission (EC) is threatening to punish candidates in the Senate election who violate any regulations as the final national stage of voting takes place Wednesday.
Robinhood app shutting down on July 31
Online Reporters, Published on 25/06/2024
» Robinhood, the commission-free application for on-demand food delivery, hotel booking and other services, will cease operations on July 31, Siam Commercial Bank announced on Tuesday.
Direct power purchase pilot project approved
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 25/06/2024
» The National Energy Policy Council (NEPC) has approved a pilot project that will allow businesses to purchase electricity directly from power producers.
Cabinet shelves hotel room fee levy
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/06/2024
» The cabinet on Tuesday agreed to extend the fee exemption for hotel operators of 40 baht per room per year for a period of two years, from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026, to reduce the expenses of hoteliers affected by the pandemic.
PM: Palang Pracharath not being booted out of coalition
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 25/06/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has dismissed rumours that the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) would be kicked out of the government, while the party itself said it was preparing to hold a dinner for all coalition members soon.
Auction for new renewable power plants planned
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 25/06/2024
» The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is pushing ahead with an auction for new power plants under its second-phase 3.6-gigawatt renewables scheme, which is expected to draw more investors once some of its conditions are amended.
Complaint laid against 'Nong Nice' and sect associates
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 25/06/2024
» A prominent lawyer has filed a police complaint accusing the 8-year-old boy dubbed “Nong Nice, mind connection" and alleged sect associates of fraud in promoting the child's purported psychic powers.
Young people ignorant of vaping risks, survey finds
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 25/06/2024
» More than 60% of young people in the country think e-cigarettes can help them quit smoking regular cigarettes while over 50% believe nicotine is a healthy substance, a survey has found.