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Sat, 20 Apr 2024 14:19:00 +0700
SCG unit fined $20m for evading US sanctions on Iran
A unit of Thailand-based SCG Chemicals Plc, part of the Siam Cement Group, has agreed to pay $20 million (735 million baht) to the United States to settle potential civil liability for violations of US sanctions on Iran, according to the US Treasury ...

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 14:11:00 +0700
Smuggler arrested, 14m speed pills seized in Chiang Mai
CHIANG MAI: A drug smuggler was arrested and more than 14 million speed pills were seized in Mae Taeng district in the early hours of Saturday.

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 13:16:00 +0700
Dubai floods expose weaknesses to a rapidly changing climate
DUBAI - The heavy rains that flooded Dubai this week halted air traffic, damaged buildings and streets — and left climate experts and common citizens asking whether one of the world’s hottest and driest cities should be better prepared for extrem...

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 12:09:00 +0700
Ex-minister Thawee Kraikupt dies
Veteran politician and former cabinet minister Thawee Kraikupt died at the age of 84 at Siriraj Hospital.

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 10:44:00 +0700
Photojournalist's tortoise farming venture
A photojournalist has a newfound passion for tortoise farming, sparked by an unexpected detour during a work trip, and it has proven to be a profitable pursuit.

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Sat, 20 Apr 2024 09:51:00 +0700
Following Songkran binge, Pattaya hotels exhale for Wan Lai
Hotels in Pattaya and nearby provinces have recorded lower occupancy rates during the "Wan Lai Songkran festival", while hoteliers noted weaknesses in the promotional strategy for the 21-day Songkran celebration.

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 07:45:00 +0700
Stimulus expected to spur developer confidence in Q2
Sentiment among housing developers is expected to significantly improve in the second quarter following the implementation of property stimulus measures approved earlier this month.

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 06:18:00 +0700
Flak for senators' overseas trips
Plans by senators to go overseas on trips costing millions of baht have come under fire as their terms end on May 10.

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 06:10:00 +0700
Putting on a brave face
Finding itself in the middle of dissolution proceedings, the main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) needs plenty of cheering up as it may not be hiding its apprehension well.

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 06:02:00 +0700
Banks note rising profits
Bangkok Bank (BBL) and SCB X reported slight increases in their net profits in the first quarter this year, fuelled by higher net interest income, but tempered by a rise in loan-loss reserves.

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