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Sat, 26 Mar 2022 18:13:00 +0700University to dismiss 15 students over deadly hazing
NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Rajamangala University of Technology Isan (RMUTI) will dismiss 15 students involved in a violent hazing ritual that resulted in the death of Padyos “Prem” Chonpakdi, a 19-year-old freshman.
Sat, 26 Mar 2022 11:04:00 +0700Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins dies
Taylor Hawkins, the hard-hitting, charismatic drummer for Foo Fighters, has died at 50.
Sat, 26 Mar 2022 08:26:00 +070026,234 new Covid cases, 67 more deaths
The country registered 26,234 more Covid-19 cases and 67 new fatalities during the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry announced on Saturday morning.
Sat, 26 Mar 2022 06:33:00 +0700SEC seeks to enhance capital market
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been assigned to focus on capital market development in five areas during 2022-2027, says Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
Sat, 26 Mar 2022 06:11:00 +0700Bulbul on the path to delisted status
The government has assigned the Southern Border Provinces Administration Centre (SBPAC) to conduct a public hearing on whether to remove the red-whiskered bulbul from the list of protected species, which would allow people to raise the bird for comme...
Sat, 26 Mar 2022 04:00:00 +0700Songkran to test Covid-19 curbs
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has instructed provincial governors to devise measures to contain Covid-19 over Songkran as health officials warned daily caseloads could top 100,000 after the festival unless precautions are taken.
Fri, 25 Mar 2022 18:32:00 +0700Ruling on 'Joe Ferrari' case set for June 8
Seven former policemen accused of murdering a drug suspect by suffocating him with a plastic bag will learn their fate on June 8, the Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases has announced.
Fri, 25 Mar 2022 12:34:00 +0700Light festival revives Bangkok's old town
The "Awakening Bangkok 2021/2022" will bring back energy to the neighbourhoods of Charoen Krung, Talad Noi and also Soi Nana of Chinatown, from Friday to April 3 between 5pm and 11pm.
Fri, 25 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0700BoT eyes higher bank capital reserves
The business groups of commercial banks planning to invest in digital asset businesses will have to keep sufficient capital reserves to handle possible risk, according to the central bank.
Fri, 25 Mar 2022 04:00:00 +0700BMA to decide on Songkran
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will on Monday consider whether to allow water-splashing activities on Khao San Road during Songkran, as requested by business operators.