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Sat, 26 Nov 2022 15:53:00 +0700
Mum demands justice after soldier son killed in prison
The mother of an army private in Uthai Thani province has called for justice after her son was allegedly beaten to death by 11 other soldiers while sharing a disciplinary cell.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 10:45:00 +0700
Protest against Covid-19 lockdown after fire kills 10 in Xinjiang
A deadly fire in an apartment building in China’s far western region of Xinjiang set off an outpouring of anger online and street protest in the region’s capital Friday, with residents calling for the lifting of lockdowns that have confined many ...

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0700
PM tipped to advise UTN
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is tipped to become the chief adviser of the United Thai Nation Party (UTN), also known as Ruam Thai Sang Chart, according to a party source.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 04:11:00 +0700
Bid for more drinking hours fails
The Alcoholic Beverage Control Committee on Friday dismissed a private sector proposal to extend the period of selling alcoholic beverages at night venues until 4am.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 16:41:00 +0700
PTT asked to help subsidise power charges
The National Energy Policy Council chaired by the prime minister wants PTT Group to contribute 6 billion baht from its gas separation revenue to help freeze electricity fees for small users from January to April next year, according to the energy min...

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 13:45:00 +0700
Masks advised in crowded places as Covid cases rise
The Ministry of Public Health is advising people to wear face masks in crowded places as the number of daily Covid-19 cases has risen by 10-20%.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 06:31:00 +0700
KBank foresees stronger baht next year
Kasikornbank (KBank) believes the baht will strengthen next year, dependent on internal factors after the US Federal Reserve eases its policy rate hikes.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 06:21:00 +0700
Uncertainty set to sustain foreign interest
Following the withdrawal of the foreign land ownership proposal, global uncertainty is expected to continue to encourage wealthy foreigners, particularly from the US, Myanmar, Canada and Saudi Arabia, to purchase properties in Thailand.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0700
RTAF confirms bid to buy US F-35 fighters
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has affirmed its intention to acquire F-35 fighter jets from the United States.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 05:19:00 +0700
Tourism workers face uncertainty
Roughly 23% of tourism operators are willing to increase their workforce, but some remain hesitant because of insufficient tourist demand, according to a study by the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA).



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