U.S. suspends funding to Wuhan Institute of Virology for obstruction in Covid research
Upon review, the United States found that the Chinese facility was not in compliance with federal regulations.
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Move Forward party issues statement following suspension of Pita Limjaroenrat
Move Forward Party releases an urgent announcement saying its leader Pita Limjaroenrat’s candidacy for the premiership is not affected by the Constitutional Court’s order for him to cease his duties as an MP. Thai Court Suspends Pita Limjaroenrat from Serving as MP The order came after the Court agreed to consider Pita’s iTV share ownership […]
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American man Arrested in Phuket for Alleged Sexual Abuse of 9-Year-Old Girl
A wanted 30-year-old American man was arrested after he allegedly sexually abused a nine-year-old girl before escaping to Phuket. American executive arrested in Bangkok for multimillion-dollar fraud The Immigration Office told the Phuket Express on Tuesday (July 18th) that on Sunday (July 16th) they arrested a man they identified only as Mr. Mayes, 30, an […]
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Thai Court Suspends Pita Limjaroenrat from Serving as MP
BANGKOK, July 19 (TNA) – The Constitutional Court has decided to proceed with the petition filed by the Election Commission (EC), seeking disqualification of PM hopeful Pita Limjaroenrat over the alleged media shareholding case. Coalition reaffirms Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat as sole prime ministerial candidate The court has temporarily suspended him from serving as […]
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Caretaker PM Prayut Expresses Concern Over Potential Protests
BANGKOK (NNT) – The Caretaker Prime Minister has expressed his concerns about potential political protests this week. Thai PM Vote: Major Rally Planned for July 19 The demonstrations, which are expected to draw crowds from both pro and anti-government factions in front of the Parliament Complex, have stirred concerns about possible conflict. According to Minister […]
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Thailand Aims to Attract 25.8 Million Asian Tourists in 2024
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is planning to attract 25.8 million tourists from short-haul countries next year, 2024. TAT Launches New NFT Project to Attract South Korean Tourists TAT deputy governor Thanet Petchsuwan said TAT is targeting tourists from the Asian and South Pacific markets aka the short-haul markets. The goal of attracting 25.8 […]
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Diesel To Stay at B32, Oil Fuel Fund to Subsidize Diesel Prices
BANGKOK, July 18 (TNA) – The Board of the Oil Fuel Fund has resolved to subsidize diesel prices by 1.65 baht per lire to maintail the retail price at 32 baht per litre after the diesel excise exemption measure expires on July 20, says the Oil Fuel Fund Office (OFFO). Diesel price will rise 5-baht/litre […]
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Pattaya Police Chief Teams Up with Kuwaiti Ambassador to Tackle Kuwaiti Motorbike Racers
The captain of the Pattaya police met with the Kuwaiti ambassador on Monday, July 17th, to find solutions to troublesome Kuwaiti motorbike racers in Pattaya. Noisy Arab Motorbike Racers in Pattaya Scolded by Residents and Tourists Pattaya police chief Pol. Col. Thanapong Phothi went to consult with the Kuwaiti ambassador of Thailand Brigadier Faisal ALsuwaileh, […]
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