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Thai PM meets Myanmar junta chief
Reuters, Published on 07/11/2024
» Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra met Myanmar’s junta chief on the sidelines of a regional summit in China on Thursday, in a rare overseas trip by a general grappling with a civil war at home.
Biden set to make first post-election comments
News Agencies, Published on 07/11/2024
» WASHINGTON - US President Joe Biden was set to address the nation on Thursday after a stinging election defeat for his Democratic Party at the hands of Republican Donald Trump, whose stunning political comeback has reverberated around the world.
Thailand would benefit from any US-China trade war, says minister
Reuters and Bloomberg, Published on 07/11/2024
» Thailand's economy stands to gain from any trade war between the United States and China, Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan said on Thursday, adding the Southeast Asian country had good relations with both nations and would not need to take sides in a dispute.
Germany's coalition collapses, leaving the government teetering
New York Times, Published on 07/11/2024
» BERLIN — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz fired his finance minister Wednesday, effectively ending his three-party ruling coalition and destabilising his centre-left government just as the election of Donald Trump in the United States presented Europe with new economic and security challenges.
China’s premier vows support for Myanmar in junta chief meeting
Bloomberg News, Published on 07/11/2024
» YANGON - Chinese Premier Li Qiang pledged to support Myanmar’s government during a rare sit-down with junta chief Min Aung Hlaing, a sign Beijing is seeking to stabilise a regime losing ground in a worsening civil conflict.
China says it respects America's choice, congratulates Trump
Reuters, Published on 07/11/2024
» HONG KONG: China expressed respect for the US election result and congratulated Donald Trump on his victory while an official newspaper called for a "pragmatic" approach to China-US relations to handle their differences properly.
A day at Khao Kheow Zoo
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 07/11/2024
» Even though it was nearly midday, I found myself stuck in traffic for several kilometres en route to Khao Kheow Open Zoo. It turned out to be the outcome of families trying to spend the last few days of school break with Moo Deng, the superstar baby pygmy hippo.
Over 94,000 illegal Chinese products seized in Bangkok
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/11/2024
» The Food and Drug Administration has seized more than 94,000 illegal Chinese products from dozens of shops in Bangkok over the past three months.
TAT, Thai Drinks join forces to promote domestic tourism
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 07/11/2024
» Thai Drinks Co Ltd, the manufacturer of Crystal Drinking Water, is teaming up with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to invest 100 million baht in a marketing campaign to promote domestic tourism.
Thailand targets 8 million European tourists in 2025
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/11/2024
» Thailand is targeting 8 million European tourists next year, contributing to a new high of 11 million long-haul visitors, as the Tourism and Sports Ministry pledges to expedite efforts with airlines and ambassadors for a full international flight resumption.