Gang grilled over Aussie drug bustA number of Thai and Cambodian nationals are being investigated in connection with a shipment of illegal drugs worth more than 1.38 billion baht, sent by air from Thailand to Melbourne on Feb 19, as authorities widen their probe. The limited partnership claimed it didn't know the name of the person who contacted it via LINE and paid by cash deposit, he said. It remains uncertain whether the Cambodian national was merely hired to open a bank account for transfers or a member of the drug gang, he said. On Feb 25, Australian police intercepted on arrival the crystal methamphetamine, methamphetamine and heroin hidden in green tea and magnet packages. "Since the beginning of last year, the frequency of both crystal methamphetamine and heroin found shipped from Thailand to Australia has increased considerably," he said.

War in Ukraine: Latest developmentsA scene of devastation in Bucha, Ukraine, on Sunday. (Photo: Ivor Prickett/ The New York Times)KYIV, Ukraine: Here are the latest developments in the war in Ukraine:- Outrage at Russian 'war crimes' -Global outrage and accusations of Russian war crimes mount after the discovery of dozens of bodies, some with their hands bound, near Kyiv. Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba calls it a "deliberate massacre" while President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russian forces are committing "genocide". - Strikes in eastern Ukraine -Seven people die and 34 are wounded after Russian forces strike a residential area in Ukraine's second largest city Kharkiv, local prosecutors say. Russian forces also shell the nearby town of Dergachi, leaving at least three civilians dead and wounding seven, its mayor said on Facebook.

Government preps incentives for 4 new economic corridorsThe government looks set to settle investment incentives for four new economic corridors in four regions next month, a move aimed at increasing investment in the areas. According to Anak Meemongkol, deputy secretary-general of the National Economic and Social Development Council, the council and the Board of Investment are working on incentives to lure investors to the four economic corridors, which are to resemble the flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). According to Mr Anak, the investment categories in these four economic corridors should differ from those in the 10 existing special economic zones because each corridor will be tasked with promoting some specific industries. The four new economic corridors are the Southern Economic Corridor, the Northeastern Economic Corridor (NEEC), the Northern Economic Corridor (NEC) and the Western Economic Corridor (WEC). The development covers the provinces of Nakhon Si Thammarat, Chumphon and Ranong.

The two Premier League giants are visiting Bangkok as part of their first pre-season tour since 2019, before the pandemic. The July match will also be Thai fans’ first opportunity to see Liverpool under Jurgen Klopp’s management while Manchester United will likely arrive with a new head coach. There are no guarantees of which players will be involved, but the organiser has confirmed that both clubs will field first-team players. Tickets are being sold via Thaiticketmajor in seven price bands, starting from 5,000 baht in category 5 to 25,000 baht for the “platinum” seats.

In previous tightening cycles, the Fed has had to lift the policy rate above inflation to bring price dynamics back under control. Today, the policy rate is barely above zero while headline consumer price index (CPI) inflation is close to 8%. Headline inflation would end the year at 5.6% -- three times higher than the projected end-year policy rate. NOT JUST SUPPLY SHOCKTo be clear, inflationary supply shocks are playing a role here -- but they are certainly not alone. To bring inflation under control, the Fed will need to undertake much more aggressive policy tightening than it currently envisions.

They says there are serious concerns of “learning loss and increasing risks of rising inequality for too many children” with the COVID-19 pandemic entering the third year. In a public statement by UNICEF Representative to Việt Nam Rana Flowers, she cited a global report released late March by UNESCO, UNICEF and World Bank, entitled “Where are we on education recovery” which stressed the urgent and critical need to address the colossal loss to children’s learning worldwide. Flowers said: “When children are not able to interact with their teachers and their peers directly, their learning suffers, their cognitive skills and brain development suffers, and the social and employment skills that come from interaction and communication suffer. "After such a long period out of school this may become permanent learning loss if that interaction is not immediately addressed. “The rising inequality in access to learning means that education risks becoming the greatest divider instead of the greatest equaliser.

Poon said that the baht is likely to swing widely if foreign investors switch to selling over market concern that the US Federal Reserve will adopt quantitative tightening as early as next month (May). He forecast that exporters would sell the dollar at a resistance level of 33.70. Poon said that amid the current high volatility in the currency market, businesses should use hedging tools such as options to manage risks. For the dollar, he expected uncertainty over the Ukraine-Russia conflict to drive up demand for the US currency, which is seen as a safe haven.

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Ukraine claims Kyiv region as Russians pull back, bodies in nearby townsUkraine estimates 20,000 people have been killed in the war so farKYIV: Ukraine said Saturday it has regained control of the Kyiv region, with Russian troops retreating from around the capital and Chernigiv city, as evidence emerged of possible civilian killings in areas the invading forces have been occupying. As it withdraws from some northern areas, Russia appears to be focusing on eastern and southern Ukraine, where it already holds vast swathes of territory. "Irpin, Bucha, Gostomel and the whole Kyiv region were liberated from the invader," deputy defence minister Ganna Maliar said on Facebook, referring to towns that have been heavily damaged or destroyed by fighting. Dozens of buses carrying Mariupol residents who had escaped the city earlier arrived Friday in Zaporizhzhia, 200 kilometres to the northwest. "Today in Enerhodar, city residents gathered again for a rally in support of Ukraine, singing the anthem," Ukraine's human rights ombudsman Lyudmyla Denisova said on Telegram.

(AFP Photo)COLOMBO: Troops armed with sweeping powers were deployed in Sri Lanka on Saturday with the near-bankrupt country on edge after the president declared a state of emergency to quell escalating protests against him. Soldiers armed with automatic assault rifles had already been deployed for crowd control at fuel stations and elsewhere when the emergency was declared. In normal times, Sri Lanka’s military can only play a supporting role to police, but the state of emergency gives them authority to act alone, including to detain civilians. The emergency laws came ahead of planned anti-government protests on Sunday, when activists on social media have urged people to demonstrate outside their homes. A police official said authorities were considering a nationwide curfew to prevent an escalation of protests that have blocked traffic in many towns.

Meanwhile, BUUIC Dean Asst Prof Dr Parinya Nakpathom explained that the EASA Engineer Course is a basic training course Part 66 B1.1 & A1. He said it takes a total of six months to complete the EASA Engineer Course Part 66 B1.1 & A1 and students will receive a certificate to apply for work. Courses will commence in the third quarter of 2022, with the aim to produce 180 aircraft maintenance personnel in academic year 2022 and 400 people in 2023," he said. "We aim to produce at least 800 to 1,000 aircraft maintenance technicians within three years. Those who are interested in the EASA Engineer Course (six months course) can request more information at BUUIC: 038 102571-2 ext 126, email: [email protected], or [email protected], or visit http://buuic.buu.ac.th.

Services available would include a care centre for the elderly, palliative care, and rehabilitation centre, he added. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has praised the success of the Phuket Sandbox as a good sign for Thailand’s tourism sector and economy, according to the spokesman. The prime minister thinks the next focus should be on medical tourism and promoting Thailand as an international medical hub, Thanakorn said. “Covid-19 has severely affected Thailand’s tourism industry. The prime minister says the focus should be on turning the crisis into an opportunity,” the spokesman said.

If the PPRP is to support Gen Prayut for the same role once again, Ruam Thai Sang Chart will work in parallel to recruit more party members," Mr Seksakol said. "Voters can vote for either the PPRP or Ruam Thai Sang Chart. We are allies because we will join the PPRP to back Gen Prayut to serve another term," he said. "In the event Gen Prayut decides to wash his hands of politics, we will then look at other candidates." Meanwhile, Ruam Thai Sang Chart on Thursday held a general assembly to elect a new executive board.

No pre-travel Covid-19 tests for arrivals confirmedInternational visitors no longer need pre-travel Covid-19 tests before arriving in Thailand. (Photo: Wichan Charoenkiatpakul)The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration confirmed on Thursday that travellers arriving in Thailand will no longer require pre-travel Covid-19 tests from April 1 onwards. Sumanee Wacharasint, a spokeswoman, said the requirement for pre-travel PT-PCR tests would end for visitors arriving under Test & Go, Sandbox and quarantine programmes, starting on Friday. People who enter the country through one of the programmes will be given an RT-PCR test on arrival. The number of provinces designated as blue zones and promoted for tourism was increased from eight to 10, with these including Chiang Mai and Phetchaburi provinces, said Dr Sumanee.

The Tobacco Authority of Thailand is inviting applications for the post of governor. Interested persons can register at the Tobacco Authority of Thailand during business days between 8.30am and 11.30am and between 12.30pm to 4pm from April 1 to 29, 2022. Documents are available for download here: http://www.thaitobacco.or.th