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Senator blames insurgents for Songkhla statue attack
Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 22/11/2024
» A senator has blamed this week’s grenade attacks in Songkhla on the Barisan Revolusi Nasional Melayu-Patani (BRN) insurgent group, saying it intended to discredit a policy to strengthen multiculturalism and promote economic development in the troubled southern border region.
AirAsia parent makes bigger commitment to Thailand
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 22/11/2024
» Capital A, the parent company of AirAsia, is planning new aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facilities worth $100 million in Thailand, scheduled to start construction in 2025.3
Japanese porn stars charging B670,000 for sex arrested in Hong Kong
South China Morning Post, Published on 22/11/2024
» Japanese porn stars are among more than 30 people arrested by Hong Kong and Singaporean police in a crackdown on an international prostitution ring that charged as much as HK$150,000 (670,000 baht) for sex.
Vietnam issues disciplinary 'warning' to former parliament chair
Bloomberg News, Published on 22/11/2024
» HANOI — Vietnam's Politburo has issued a disciplinary "warning" to the former parliament chairman Vuong Dinh Hue for violations of anti-corruption regulations, underscoring the ruling Communist Party's determination to crack down on graft.
Thaioil Unveils 2025 Strategy, Prioritises Clean Fuel Project
Published on 22/11/2024
» Thai Oil Public Company Limited (Thaioil) has revealed its 2025 business strategy, focusing on sustainable growth despite anticipated challenges in both domestic and international energy and petrochemical markets. Thaioil remains confident in its long-term growth potential and opportunities, particularly through the expedited management of the Clean Fuel Project (CFP), which will serve as a crucial foundation for strengthening the company and ensuring national energy security.
Pakistan passenger vehicles attacked, killing at least 38 people
Reuters, Published on 22/11/2024
» PESHAWAR — Gunmen opened fire on passenger vehicles in a tribal area in northwestern Pakistan on Thursday, killing at least 38 people and wounding 29, the chief secretary of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Nadeem Aslam Chaudhry, said.
Boys praised for returning wallet found in Pattaya
Chaiyot Pupattanapong, Published on 22/11/2024
» PATTAYA — Two 14-year-old boys received public praise for returning a wallet containing cash and identification documents to police after finding it in an ice bucket outside a shopping mall in Pattaya on Thursday night.
Southeast Asia’s First Nintendo Authorised Store Opens
Published on 22/11/2024
» SYNNEX (Thailand) Public Company Limited, Thailand’s leading importer and distributor of IT products and services, has partnered with COPPERWIRED Public Company Limited and Siam Paragon to launch Southeast Asia’s first Nintendo Authorised Store by SYNNEX. Situated in the heart of Bangkok, this flagship store promises to offer an immersive gaming experience through strategic collaboration among key industry leaders. The synergy between these partners is set to enhance competitiveness, meeting the growing demand in the gaming market while addressing evolving consumer needs.
Police cadet school admits sexual harassment
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/11/2024
» The Royal Police Cadet Academy (RPCA) has confirmed a media report that a first-year police cadet was sexually harassed by an instructor and the instructor’s friend.
GC exits venture amid competition
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 22/11/2024
» SET-listed PTT Global Chemical (GC) has decided to withdraw from PTT Asahi Chemical, a petrochemical company that is a joint venture with multinational Japanese chemical company Asahi Kasei Corporation, attributed to tougher competition in Asia.