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Li Keqiang, China’s second-most powerful man for a decade, dies
Bloomberg News, Published on 27/10/2023
» BEIJING - China's former Premier Li Keqiang has died of a heart attack just months after stepping down as the nation's No. 2 official. He was 68.
House committee set up for study on legal casino complexes
Online Reporters, Published on 27/10/2023
» The House of Representatives has set up a 60-member committee to study the potential opening of entertainment complexes, including casinos, to address the problem of illegal casinos and boost the country's economy, as proposed in a motion submitted by MPs from various parties.
Russian, Indian nationals held in Phuket raid
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/10/2023
» A Russian and two Indian nationals were arrested and charged for overstaying their visas during a police raid on a villa in Bang Thao beach area of Phuket's Thalang district on Thursday.
Finance Ministry cuts 2023 growth outlook to 2.7% as exports decline
Reuters, Published on 27/10/2023
» The Ministry of Finance on Friday cut its 2023 economic growth forecast to 2.7% from 3.5% seen earlier, due to weaker exports and lower government consumption.
Australia to restart aerial shooting of wild horses
AFP, Published on 27/10/2023
» SYDNEY - Australia approved on Friday the aerial shooting of wild horses in one of the country's largest national parks, resuming a contentious practice that authorities described as "essential" to protect native wildlife.
Russian, Indian nationals detained in Phuket villa raid
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 27/10/2023
» PHUKET - A Russian and two Indian nationals were arrested and charged for overstaying their visas during a police raid on a villa in Bang Thao beach area of Thalang district on Thursday.
Surging falsehoods seek to dent Western aid to Ukraine
AFP, Published on 27/10/2023
» WASHINGTON - From fake street art to doctored media reports demonizing President Volodymyr Zelensky, a torrent of online disinformation seeks to erode Western support that is crucial for Kyiv's war effort against Russia.
Under your skin: Tattoo artist inks cremated remains in art
AFP, Published on 27/10/2023
» OCEANSIDE (UNITED STATES) - When Scout Frank lost her mother, she knew she needed to keep her close -- and hit upon the perfect solution when she found she could have her ashes tattooed into her skin.
BAAC sets out blueprint for foreign knowledge exchange
Business, Apichart Thananan, Published on 27/10/2023
» The Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) is supporting foreign knowledge exchange for small-scale farmers and farming businesses as part of efforts to enhance their business efficiency and competitiveness in the global market.
Government advised to revive Chinese confidence
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 27/10/2023
» The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) and the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta) have urged the government to resuscitate Chinese confidence through tour agents in the mainland as this approach can guarantee safety for tourists.