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SCB clarifies Myanmar-related transactions
Published on 27/06/2024
» Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) says it has found no irregularities in transactions with Myanmar, and disputes some statements made in a United Nations report about the bank’s role in military procurement financing.
Paragon Hall set to become major destination for global events
Published on 27/06/2024
» Siam Paragon is making its newly redesigned Paragon Hall a hub for world-class events and entertainment and a magnet for local and international event organisers and visitors, highlighting “Extraordinary Even- tainment” concept and new status as Thailand’s first carbon-neutral venue as key strengths.
Bhumjaithai a player in new Senate
Published on 27/06/2024
» More than a few of the 200 senators-elect seemingly have political party affiliations, notably with the Bhumjaithai Party, a review of the unofficial results of Wednesday’s vote shows.
Cooking gas subsidies extended to Sept 30
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 27/06/2024
» The price of cooking gas, also known as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), will remain fixed at 423 baht per 15-kilogramme cylinder until Sept 30 as energy officials have agreed to extend subsidies from the Oil Fuel Fund.
Court reduces Suthep's jail term to 1 year
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 27/06/2024
» The Court of Appeal on Thursday reduced the prison sentence of Suthep Thaugsuban, convicted of leading the Bangkok Shutdown political protests in early 2014, from five years to one year, with no suspension, according to Mr Suthep’s lawyer Sawat Charoenpol.
Bhutan premier backs sustainable tourism push
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 27/06/2024
» Bhutan and Thailand could work together to push forward sustainable tourism, Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay said on Thursday.
Labour ministry says anti-trafficking capacity improving
Published on 27/06/2024
» The Ministry of Labour has made significant progress in improving its capacity to prevent trafficking of people for labour but more can be done, says Pairoj Chotikasathien, the ministry’s permanent secretary.
Journey into the world of self-discovery
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 27/06/2024
» The world’s biggest exhibition, outside of China, has landed in Bangkok. Spread across 2,400m², the “Hirono Bangkok Art Exhibition And Event”, the largest of its kind, will be on display at CentralWorld Square from June 27 to July 22.
Former head of space tech agency accused of graft
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 27/06/2024
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is investigating a former director-general of the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda) in connection with personal use of an official vehicle, officials said on Thursday.
True Corp taking out first yen loan
Published on 27/06/2024
» True Corp, the country’s largest mobile phone operator, is syndicating its first yen-denominated sustainability-linked loan in a bid to cut financing costs as dollar interest rates remain high, according to people familiar with the matter.