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Thai FDA urged to act on contaminated grapes
Onnucha Hutasingh and Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 27/10/2024
» Thailand Consumers Council is urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take legal action against importers of Shine Muscat grape after lab tests showed some samples were contaminated with chemicals which are banned in Thailand.
Thai House panel to submit ‘no-cane’ bill
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/10/2024
» A committee will propose a “no-cane” bill for the House's approval. If it succeeds, Thailand will become the second country in the Asean region to outlaw corporal punishment.
Royal Barge Procession graces Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River
Online Reporters, Published on 27/10/2024
» A majestic royal barge procession graced Chao Phraya in Bangkok as Their Majesties the King and Queen travelled along the country’s main river to present traditional royal Kathin robes to Buddhist monks at the Temple of Dawn on Sunday afternoon.
Motorcycling: Bagnaia wins rain-hit Thai GP in Buri Ram
Reuters, Published on 27/10/2024
» BURI RAM: Ducati's Francesco Bagnaia put in a sure-footed display at a rain-drenched Buriram International Circuit as he romped to victory in the Thailand Grand Prix on Sunday and slashed his gap to championship rival Jorge Martin down to 17 points.
Equations that matter: maximising value in challenging times
Dr Philios Andreou Sphika, Published on 27/10/2024
» Some industries are struggling to survive in the face of the prevailing symptom of low demand. The results are evident. There is uncertainty in all sectors, and the word “layoffs” has gone from being an unknown and stigmatised term to something more common.
Chiang Rai launches tourism-boosting campaign after floods
Online Reporters, Published on 27/10/2024
» CHIANG RAI: Thailand’s northernmost province has officially kick-started its tourism campaign aimed to attract local and foreign tourists in the wake of the recent flood disaster – and keep them coming until Songkran Festival next year.
Putin: We will respond if Ukraine allowed to make long-range strikes in Russia
Reuters, Published on 27/10/2024
» Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow is coming up with various ways to respond should the United States and its NATO allies allow Ukraine to use long-range Western weapons to strike deep inside Russia, according to remarks published on Sunday.
Philippine death toll from Trami rises as storm may return
Bloomberg, Published on 27/10/2024
» The death toll in the Philippines from Severe Tropical Storm Trami rose to at least 85, with the country bracing for a new cyclone and Trami’s possible return.
Most Thais think govt will survive until term ends: poll
Online Reporters, Published on 27/10/2024
» Most Thai people are of the opinion that the government of Prime Minister Paetongtarn “Ung Ing” Shinawatra will be able to last until the end of its mandate in four years' time, but some believe it will collapse before the year’s end, according to a survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll.
Russia says it downs at least 30 Ukrainian drones overnight
Reuters, Published on 27/10/2024
» Russia's air defence units destroyed at least 30 Ukrainian drones overnight, the Russian defence ministry said early on Sunday.