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Moscow trades US ex-Marine for Russian pilot in prisoner swap
AFP, Published on 28/04/2022
» MOSCOW - Russia and the United States swapped prisoners Wednesday despite fierce tensions over Ukraine, with Moscow handing over a jailed ex-Marine in exchange for a Russian pilot convicted of drug smuggling.
Biden lauds Madeleine Albright at dignitary-packed funeral
AFP, Published on 28/04/2022
» WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden hailed Madeleine Albright at her funeral Wednesday as a diplomatic giant whose rise from child refugee to first female secretary of state represented the best of the United States.
Over 21% of reptile species at risk of extinction
AFP, Published on 28/04/2022
» PARIS - At least one in five reptile species are threatened with extinction, including more than half of turtles and crocodiles, according to the first major global assessment of the world's so-called cold-blooded creatures.
Over 20 killed in anti-Muslim attack in Ethiopia: Islamic group
AFP, Published on 28/04/2022
» ADDIS ABABA - More than 20 people have been killed in an attack on Muslims in the northern Ethiopian city of Gondar during the funeral of a Muslim elder, a local Islamic group said on Wednesday.
Exhibition examines spiritual roots of tattoos
Life, Published on 28/04/2022
» The Embassy of France in collaboration with Alliance Française Chiang Mai presents "Trance/Figuration: Tattoos From Birth To Death", featuring a multi-feature immersive work of sacred tattoos, at the French School of the Far East (École Française d'Extrême-Orient) in Chiang Mai, until May 22.
Hi-Way aims for 30-40% growth in auto title loans
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/04/2022
» Tisco Financial Group's microfinance arm, Hi-Way Co, has set an ambitious vehicle loan growth target in the range of 30-40% this year, thanks to stronger demand for loans in line with the country's economic rebound.
Too soon to be endemic?
Oped, Editorial, Published on 28/04/2022
» The Prayut Chan-o-cha government must pay heed to recommendations by some medical experts that it should not rush to declare Covid-19 as an endemic disease given that the situation has not significantly improved.
Grab sets out growth plans
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 28/04/2022
» Food delivery and ride-hailing company Grab has vowed to focus more on working with small restaurants, expanding its adult user base, providing loans for drivers and eateries, and driving customer subscriptions as part of its strategy to pursue sustainable growth.
Artists take 'Extraordinary' look at history
Life, Published on 28/04/2022
» Number 1 Gallery celebrates the grand opening of its new branch at River City Bangkok with the group exhibition, "Extraordinary", which is running until May 8.
CRC Thai Watsadu set to resume investment plans
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 28/04/2022
» Boosted by the improving Covid-19 situation and state stimulus measures, CRC Thai Watsadu Co, a home improvement and material construction unit under Central Retail Corporation (CRC), looks set to resume investment in domestic and overseas markets.