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SCB clarifies Myanmar-related transactions
Online Reporters, Published on 27/06/2024
» Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) says it has found no irregularities in transactions with Myanmar, and disputes some statements made in a United Nations report about the bank’s role in military procurement financing.
Bhumjaithai a player in new Senate
Aekarach Sattaburuth and Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/06/2024
» More than a few of the 200 senators-elect seemingly have political party affiliations, notably with the Bhumjaithai Party, a review of the unofficial results of Wednesday’s vote shows.
Cooking gas subsidies extended to Sept 30
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 27/06/2024
» The price of cooking gas, also known as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), will remain fixed at 423 baht per 15-kilogramme cylinder until Sept 30 as energy officials have agreed to extend subsidies from the Oil Fuel Fund.
Court reduces Suthep's jail term to 1 year
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 27/06/2024
» The Court of Appeal on Thursday reduced the prison sentence of Suthep Thaugsuban, convicted of leading the Bangkok Shutdown political protests in early 2014, from five years to one year, with no suspension, according to Mr Suthep’s lawyer Sawat Charoenpol.
Labour ministry says anti-trafficking capacity improving
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 27/06/2024
» The Ministry of Labour has made significant progress in improving its capacity to prevent trafficking of people for labour but more can be done, says Pairoj Chotikasathien, the ministry’s permanent secretary.
Bhutan premier backs sustainable tourism push
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 27/06/2024
» Bhutan and Thailand could work together to push forward sustainable tourism, Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay said on Thursday.
Borneo elephants declared endangered
Reuters, Published on 27/06/2024
» GENEVA - Agriculture, mining, logging and other human activities on Borneo have caused elephants living on the Southeast Asian island to become endangered, according to an assessment by wildlife experts published on Thursday.
Journey into the world of self-discovery
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 27/06/2024
» The world’s biggest exhibition, outside of China, has landed in Bangkok. Spread across 2,400m², the “Hirono Bangkok Art Exhibition And Event”, the largest of its kind, will be on display at CentralWorld Square from June 27 to July 22.
True Corp taking out first yen loan
Bloomberg News, Published on 27/06/2024
» True Corp, the country’s largest mobile phone operator, is syndicating its first yen-denominated sustainability-linked loan in a bid to cut financing costs as dollar interest rates remain high, according to people familiar with the matter.
New movies out this week: June 27-July 3
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 27/06/2024
» New releases that hit cinemas in Thailand this week.