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Jurin puts brakes on pig exports
News, Phusadee Arunmas and Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/01/2022
» Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit has ordered the temporary suspension of swine exports to combat the skyrocketing prices of pork in the domestic market.
NGO bill rings rights alarm bells
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/01/2022
» A controversial draft law regulating non-profit organisations could muzzle freedom of expression, experts say.
Voting rules row simmers on
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/01/2022
» On Dec 23, government coalition parties submitted to parliament draft amendments to two organic laws on the election to reflect recent changes to the electoral system -- a move which will pave the way for the next general election.
North Korea says it tested hypersonic missile
AFP, Published on 06/01/2022
» SEOUL: North Korea has successfully tested a hypersonic missile, state media reported Thursday, in the first major weapons test by the nuclear-armed nation this year.
Omicron thwarts Grammys, Sundance amid variant surge
AFP, Published on 06/01/2022
» LOS ANGELES: The Grammy music awards and the renowned Sundance film festival fell victim Wednesday to Omicron's relentless march, as the variant's surge gathered pace in Europe.
Australia bars Novak Djokovic, cancels entry visa
AFP, Published on 06/01/2022
» MELBOURNE: Australia said Thursday it had cancelled the entry visa of Novak Djokovic, opening the way to his detention and removal in a dramatic reversal for the tennis world number one.
Probe finds PM didn't pay MPs for votes
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 06/01/2022
» A probe by the House secretariat office has found there are no grounds to an allegation against Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha claiming he paid 5 million baht to a number of MPs in exchange for their votes of support.
Crypto traders subject to 15% capital gains tax
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/01/2022
» Profits from cryptocurrency trading are now subject to a 15% capital gains tax, according to a source from the Finance Ministry.
Phuket to remain open to tourists, says governor
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 06/01/2022
» Phuket will remain open to tourists despite a sharp rise in new Covid-19 infections, its governor said on Wednesday, allaying fears over a possible lockdown among business operators who have only begun regaining income from tourism.
High season ends early
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 06/01/2022
» Tourism operators in popular destinations face more cancellations as the prolonged suspension of the Test & Go scheme is dampening enthusiasm for the remainder of the high season.