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End of Covid pandemic in sight: WHO
AFP, Published on 15/09/2022
» GENEVA - The number of newly reported Covid-19 cases has dropped dramatically, the World Health Organization said Wednesday, urging the world to seize the opportunity to end the pandemic.
Chadchart plans 'flood highway'
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 15/09/2022
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has proposed building a so-called flood highway that would allow run-off from areas upstream of Bangkok to drain faster and directly into the sea.
10 killed in twin air strikes on Ethiopia's Tigray: hospital
AFP, Published on 15/09/2022
» NAIROBI - Ten people were killed in a second day of air strikes on Ethiopia's Tigray region Wednesday, hospital officials said, in attacks that came after authorities there expressed readiness for a ceasefire.
PM tenure ruling Sept 30
News, Published on 15/09/2022
» The Constitutional Court has set Sept 30 for its ruling on when suspended prime minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's eight-year tenure as premier began and ends.
SEC in talks over digital asset funds
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 15/09/2022
» The Association of Investment Management Companies (AIMC) is in talks with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over plans to let asset managers set up funds that invest in digital assets, providing an alternative option for young people.
BTS extension 'not for BMA'
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 15/09/2022
» Rosana Tositrakul, a former candidate for Bangkok governor, on Wednesday called on Bangkok city council to not take on ownership of two sections of the Green Line to avoid incurring a massive financial burden that would hamper any attempts to lower train fares.
Officials informed to use judgement in land cases
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/09/2022
» The land and building tax law lets local administrative officials decide whether landowners are managing their lands in such a way to avoid paying a higher tax rate, says finance permanent secretary Krisada Chinavicharana.
Army NCO kills 2 colleagues, wounds another
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 15/09/2022
» A sergeant-major said to be mentally ill shot dead two colleagues and wounded another soldier at the Army War College at the Army Training Command in Dusit district yesterday.
SLF to wipe loan interest rates, fines
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/09/2022
» The House of Representatives yesterday passed a bill to amend the Student Loan Fund (SLF) Act on its third and final reading, resulting in interest-free loans for borrowers and no fines for those who default on their repayments.
Crypto scam alarms ring
Oped, Editorial, Published on 15/09/2022
» The widespread impact of cryptocurrency investment scams that have hit the headlines in recent weeks highlights the need for improved financial literacy among investors, especially the young, as well as tougher regulations to prevent these financial crimes.