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Britain’s youngest killers in 30 years sentenced
Reuters, Published on 27/09/2024
» LONDON - Two boys who were aged just 12 when they killed a 19-year-old man in a “horrific” machete attack in central England last year were sentenced on Friday to a minimum of eight years and six months in custody.
Acclaimed British actress Maggie Smith dies at 89
Reuters, Published on 27/09/2024
» LONDON - British actress Maggie Smith, an award winning Shakespearian actress and double Oscar winner who later appeared in the Harry Potter films, has died at age 89, the BBC reported on Friday.
Thailand rises in Global Innovation Index
Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 27/09/2024
» Thailand has moved up two places in the 2024 Global Innovation Index (GII) to 41st out of 133 economies, driven by research and development spending by the private sector, says the National Innovation Agency (NIA).
SX2024 strives for ‘Good Balance, Better World’
Published on 27/09/2024
» Immediate action must be taken to achieve sustainability, or the world may suffer the consequences in the long term, according to Sumet Tantivejkul, secretary-general of the Chaipattana Foundation, who addressed the opening ceremony of Sustainability Expo 2024 (SX2024) on Friday.
Mae Fah Luang Foundation wins sustainability award
Published on 27/09/2024
» The Mae Fah Luang Foundation has won the SX Shaper Award this year for its outstanding performance in making large-scale changes to help improve the environment and support community sustainability.
Call for action as baht sparks panic
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/09/2024
» Serious efforts to address baht appreciation are needed as it is threatening to dampen the country’s key economic engines of exports and tourism, while businesses struggle with an unsettled domestic economy, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Chiang Mai begins flood clean-up
Online Reporters, Published on 27/09/2024
» Workers have kicked off a campaign to clean roads and collect debris in downtown Chiang Mai after flooding eased in some commercial areas
Moo Deng’s keeper named employee of the month
News, Online Reporters, Published on 27/09/2024
» Atthapon “Benz” Nundee, the social media-savvy keeper who helped turn baby hippo Moo Deng into a global superstar, has been named the employee of the month for September by the Zoological Park Organization of Thailand.
Incoming Japanese PM calls for end to deflation
Reuters, Published on 27/09/2024
» TOKYO - Japan’s incoming prime minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday stressed the need for the country’s economy to fully emerge from deflation.
Garbage piling up in Phuket amid tourism revival
Achadthaya Chuenniran and Online Reporters, Published on 27/09/2024
» PHUKET - Thailand’s most popular resort island is seeking better ways to get rid of trash that is increasing in volume with the post-pandemic revival of tourism.