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Thu, 29 Sep 2022 13:10:00 +0700
One of 6 foreign suspects in Samui extortion case arrested
SURAT THANI: One of six foreign men accused of the extortion of 1.8 million baht in cryptocurrency from a Russian realtor couple on Koh Samui has been arrested in Chon Buri province.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 12:45:00 +0700
Myanmar's Suu Kyi, Australian economist jailed for 3 years
A Myanmar junta court sentenced the country's ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi to a further three years in prison on Thursday while also jailing an Australian economist, according to a source with knowledge of the case.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 11:40:00 +0700
Flooding forecast for Central Plains
Depression Noru is situated over Thailand and flooding is forecast in the river basins of the Central Plains, caused by heavy rain brought by the storm converging with water surging downriver from the North.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 06:24:00 +0700
Myanmar beauty queen lands in Canada after Thai airport limbo
TORONTO: A Myanmar beauty queen, who had spoken out against military rule in her country and became stranded at Suvarnabhumi airport, said she was relieved but remained defiant after landing in Toronto on Wednesday.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 06:11:00 +0700
Investors seek clarity on cannabis status
Investors in cannabis businesses are calling on the government to clarify its support as well as laws related to cannabis usage, fearing the fledgling industry may be affected by the House of Representatives' withdrawal of the Cannabis and Hemp Bill ...

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0700
Poll rules waiver sought on floods
The Pheu Thai Party is calling on the Election Commission (EC) to ease some electioneering regulations to allow politicians to help people affected by storm Noru which is predicted to cause widespread flood damage across much of the country.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 05:55:00 +0700
SEC announces lawsuits for 'wash trading'
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is taking legal action against five entities for creating an artificial volume of digital assets on Bitkub and Satang cryptocurrency exchanges.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0700
4,000 are evacuated as storm Noru hits
Over 4,000 people in Ubon Ratchathani have been evacuated with flooding set to intensify and tropical storm Noru expected to bring more heavy rain after entering northeastern Thailand on Wednesday night.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 04:05:00 +0700
Free medical care to remain for severely ill Covid patients
Covid-19 patients who have severe symptoms can still receive free treatment at any private or state hospital under the Universal Coverage for Emergency Patients (Ucep) Plus scheme after Covid-19 status is downgraded to a communicable disease under su...

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0700
Xi to attend Apec summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping has verbally confirmed his participation at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in Bangkok on Nov 18-19, but no final decision from United States President Joe Biden has been received, according to the Min...



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