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Japan PM agrees defence deal with Thailand
Reuters, Published on 02/05/2022
» The leaders of Thailand and Japan announced a new defence agreement on Monday as well as plans to upgrade their economic relations, as Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida wrapped up the last leg of a three-nation tour of Southeast Asia.
JP Morgan downgrades Thailand on fading tourism recovery
Reuters, Published on 02/05/2022
» Analysts at J.P. Morgan downgraded Thailand's equities rating on Monday, citing the slow pace of recovery in the tourism industry due to rising inflation and a surge in Covid-19 cases in China.
Silapakorn University president resigns over air hostess pictures
Online Reporters, Published on 02/05/2022
» Silapakorn University president Chaicharn Thavaravej tendered his resignation on Monday after photos of female aircrew posted on his Facebook account stirred a public outcry.
Ukraine armoury turns to making bullet-proof vests for troops
AFP, Published on 02/05/2022
» ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine: Ukrainian armour-maker Vadim Mirnichenko used to specialise in swords and breastplates for medieval jousting competitions -- but after Russia invaded his homeland, he turned his passion for historical weaponry to the modern day.
China contagion threatens to derail the world’s emerging markets
Bloomberg, Published on 02/05/2022
» A widespread selloff in China is rippling through emerging markets, threatening to snuff out growth and drag down everything from stocks to currencies and bonds.
Japan's ENEOS withdraws from Myanmar gas project
AFP, Published on 02/05/2022
» Japanese energy conglomerate ENEOS Holdings said Monday it will withdraw from a gas project in coup-hit Myanmar, days after its Thai and Malaysian partners announced they would pull out.
Tourists give thumbs-up to new rules
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/05/2022
» Tourists have given positive feedback after the government's decision to scrap the Test & Go scheme, which took effect on Sunday.
Kylie Minogue, Jason Donovan to reunite for 'Neighbours' finale
AFP, Published on 02/05/2022
» LONDON: Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan will return to Australian soap opera "Neighbours" for its finale after an absence of more than 30 years, the soon-to-be axed show's creators said Sunday.
Family bonds 'help reduce suicide risk'
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 02/05/2022
» The Department of Mental Health (DMH) has warned of increasing suicide rates among those of early working age and retirees.
Premier League lauds anti-piracy efforts
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 02/05/2022
» The English Premier League is reporting an upswing in anti-piracy efforts in Thailand, with the organisation praising the country's law enforcement for taking the crime seriously.