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Rescuers just a metre from trapped tunnel victim
Online Reporters, Published on 28/08/2024
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Rescuers digging through the rubble in a collapsed train tunnel got within about one metre of one of the three trapped workers on Wednesday but no closer.
Korean court ready to rule on climate change
Reuters, Published on 28/08/2024
» SEOUL - Yoon Hyeonjeong, a 19-year-old South Korean activist, says the fate of her years-long fight for more action to tackle climate change hinges on what could be a landmark ruling by the country’s top court on Thursday.
China denies releasing water upstream
Mongkol Bangprapa and Pattanaphong Sripiachai, Published on 28/08/2024
» China has denied releasing water from the Jinghong Dam in Yunnan into the Mekong River, following comments that such discharges might have contributed to flooding in Thailand’s northern and northeastern regions
Kenya envoy says Thai investors missing out
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 28/08/2024
» Thailand and African nations should promote more two-way trade, investment and academic exchanges to strengthen ties and expand business opportunities, says the Kenyan ambassador to Thailand.
Teen rescued from scammers in Cambodia
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 28/08/2024
» The teenage son of a secretary to the Chaiyaphum mayor was brought back safely to Thailand on Wednesday, after being abducted to Cambodia and held for ransom.
Six bogus doctors arrested in clinic raids
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 28/08/2024
» Six bogus doctors and the owner of a clinic have been arrested during raids on unregistered medical and cosmetic clinics in three provinces, authorities said on Wednesday.
Income tax cuts among financial hub lures
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/08/2024
» The Ministry of Finance is likely to cut personal and corporate income tax rates for approved individuals and businesses as part of its financial hub initiative to attract foreign investment.
Tourism losses from floods close to B500m
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 28/08/2024
» Severe floods in many Thai provinces have resulted in tourism losses worth 491 million baht, while tourism expenditure is expected to contract by 200 million baht.
Central bank keeping tabs on baht movements
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/08/2024
» The Bank of Thailand is monitoring the movement of the baht as it strengthens against the US dollar, in line with several major regional currencies, influenced by both internal and external factors.
Macau leadership candidate decries ‘wild’ casino expansion
Bloomberg News, Published on 28/08/2024
» A former judge in Macau who is running for the city’s top leadership position has warned against the dominant role casinos play in the local economy, comments that could add to the worries for the industry.