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Climate tipping points in Amazon, Tibet 'linked': scientists
AFP, Published on 26/01/2023
» PARIS - Climate extremes in the Amazon rainforest are directly affecting those in the Tibetan Plateau, scientists said Thursday, warning that the Himalayan region crucial for the water security of millions was close to a potentially disastrous "tipping point".
Hundreds rally as hunger strikers weaken
Online Reporters and AFP, Published on 26/01/2023
» Hundreds of people staged a candlelight vigil in central Bangkok on Thursday evening in support of two hunger striking political activists whose health is deteriorating fast.
Britain opposes Russia, Belarus athletes at Paris Olympics
AFP, Published on 26/01/2023
» LONDON: Moves to reintegrate Russian athletes for next year's Paris Olympics were strongly criticised by the British government on Thursday.
Bangkok Bank raises loan and deposit rates
Reuters and Post Reporters, Published on 26/01/2023
» Bangkok Bank said on Thursday it would raise deposit rates by a maximum of 0.25 percentage points and increase loan rates by between 0.15 and 0.20 points.
Denmark plans military conscription for women
Bloomberg News, Published on 26/01/2023
» Denmark plans compulsory military conscription for women, as the country seeks to significantly boost the size of its armed forces.
Police warned 'drunk' Taiwanese actress
Post Reporters, Published on 26/01/2023
» Bangkok police say they did not extort money from a Taiwanese actress, who they say appeared drunk, but warned her about illegal possession of a vapouriser before letting her go during a New Year checkpoint stop.
Myanmar pilgrims return to Buddha footprint temple
AFP, Published on 26/01/2023
» MAGWAY, Myanmar: Devotees are returning in greater numbers to a central Myanmar temple, built around the gold-lined footprints of Lord Buddha, after the Covid pandemic and a military coup curbed the annual pilgrimage.
Deadly Russian missiles hit Ukraine power plants
AFP, Published on 26/01/2023
» KYIV: Russian forces fired dozens of missiles at Ukraine on Thursday in a blistering wave of strikes targeting energy infrastructure a day after Germany and the United States pledged modern tanks for Kyiv.
Gen Wit resigns as Ruam Phaen Din leader
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 26/01/2023
» Gen Wit Devahastin na Ayudhya has resigned as leader of the Ruam Phaen Din Party and is prepared to return to the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) as chief adviser to the party’s leader, Gen Prawit Wongsuwon.
Arborists called in to rescue 'comic islet' tree
Post Reporters, Published on 26/01/2023
» Arborists have been called in to save the sole taban tree that occupies almost all of a tiny islet known as Koh Khai Hua Roh after it was severely damaged by visitors.