Wooden bulletproof vest claims refuted
Wooden bulletproof vest claims refutedThe Royal Thai Police’s (RTP) Ordnance Division has denied it has distributed substandard bulletproof vests after a picture of body armour layered with plywood surfaced online. The division’s commander, Pol Maj Gen Nirandon Sirisangchai, said on Monday that the RTP has never procured body armour or armour plates that use wood as a material. Pol Maj Gen Nirandon said the purchasing and inspection process is transparent, verifiable, and aligned with the laws and regulations. Last week, an anonymous netizen posted a picture of a plywood-layered bulletproof vest bearing the RTP’s logo on his Facebook page. The netizen said that procuring such a vest was evidence of corruption among senior officers, as plywood could not protect users.
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July 23, 2024 05:07 UTC
Bangladesh curfew: students demand protest leaders release
Bangladesh army forces patrolled the capital Dhaka’s streets on Monday (July 22) as an indefinite curfew remained after clashes between student protesters and security forces killed at least 147 people across the South Asian nation.
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July 23, 2024 04:06 UTC
Questions over digital wallet funding
Questions over digital wallet fundingPrime Minister Srettha Thavisin makes a point during a press conference for the digital wallet handout programme held at the Government House on Nov 10, 2023. (Photo: Chanat Katanyu)The Finance Ministry has not ruled out using funds under Section 28 of the State Fiscal and Financial Discipline Act for the digital wallet handout scheme, says Finance Permanent Secretary Lavaron Sangsnit. He said that in the process of managing funds for the government’s digital wallet project, the Finance Ministry would continue to use established fiscal management methods, with Section 28 serving as one of the government’s fiscal tools. “We still use fiscal management methods, and Section 28 is still an option. Initially, the government planned to use funds from three sources to finance the digital wallet project, which was originally set to tally 500 billion baht.
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July 23, 2024 04:06 UTC
ANA preserves load factor on Thailand-Japan routes
ANA preserves load factor on Thailand-Japan routesAn ANA aircraft. Mr Yoshihara said following the pandemic, Thailand has been one of the strongest routes in Asia-Pacific and Southeast Asia, along with Singapore and Shanghai. Despite a weak yen, Japanese carrier ANA has maintained the load factor on Thailand-Japan routes at the same robust level as 2019, with more of its passengers being Thai tourists as well as long-haul travellers transiting in Japan. Many foreigners, such as those from the US, chose to transit in Japan when visiting Southeast Asia and Thailand. Bangkok was ANA's first destination in Southeast Asia.
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July 22, 2024 17:00 UTC
Biden ends failing reelection campaign, backs Harris as nominee
Trump told CNN on Sunday that he believed Harris would be easier to defeat. "My intention is to earn and win this nomination," Harris said in a statement. The president told allies that as of Saturday night he planned to stay in the race before changing his mind on Sunday afternoon. During that campaign, Biden described himself as a bridge to the next generation. Top Democrats, including former House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a longtime ally, told Biden he cannot win the election.
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July 22, 2024 16:24 UTC
MFP's reforming spirit will live on
MFP's reforming spirit will live onA Move Forward Party supporter during an election campaign event in Bangkok on April 22, 2023. Whether the court will heed Prof Suraphol's warning or to be more broad-minded with divergent views regarding the lese majeste law remains to be seen. Conservatives in Thai society, particularly those in the judicial community, may believe that strict enforcement of the lese majeste law and severe punishment may help in protecting constitutional democracy. Come what may, the Move Forward Party will not disappear like thin air from the political landscape. The lese majeste law is not a divine law.
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July 22, 2024 11:55 UTC
72K rai of land to go to landless Thai farmers
A total of 72,000 rai of state land, previously used by the military, is ready to be handed over for distribution to poor landless farmers to mark the occasion of His Majesty the King's 72nd birthday, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced. Speaking in his weekly broadcast on Saturday, Mr Srettha said many farmers across the country are affected by a shortage of farmland. The government asked the military, including the air force, army and navy, to allocate unused lands to landless farmers so that they could rent them at a low rate. He has travelled extensively to supervise and check on the progress of those royal projects in person," said Mr Srettha. The prime minister emphasised the importance of water management, which plays a big role in the country's economy.
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July 21, 2024 15:40 UTC
Crowds beat China heatwave at Shanghai waterpark
Thousands of Shanghai residents flocked to a waterpark in the outskirt of the city after it opened for the summer season on Saturday (July 20) amid a heatwave that continued to bake China’s financial hub. Temperatures rose above 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit as large crowds of people splashed in the pools at Playamaya waterpark.
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July 21, 2024 03:53 UTC
Those pesky pigeons and a plastic owl
Among the suggestions was placing a plastic owl at a strategic spot which might scare off the birds. I have written before how a reader, who after learning of my plight bought a large plastic owl in California and kindly sent it to me. The owl certainly had an imposing presence and the first few days there was no sign of the pigeons. But it wasn't long before the pigeons figured out the owl was a fake and they renewed their raids on the dog food. Cher Ami made 12 successful flights from the front in France and Belgium, carrying important messages about troop deployment.
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July 21, 2024 03:51 UTC
50 years later, a former Cyprus airport remains frozen in time
Once a bustling hub, Nicosia International Airport has stood deserted for the past 50 years, as a symbol of Turkey's invasion of Cyprus half a century ago following a brief Greek-inspired coup. U.N. spokesperson Aleem Siddique says attempts to reopen the airport through reunification talks have failed over the years.
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July 21, 2024 03:44 UTC
Exploring the five senses of kiki
Do you know about kiki? "Kiki Voice - The Art Experience Curated by Bayer" is an innovative exhibition aimed at encouraging women to take better care of their health and discuss their "kiki" openly. The event takes place at the 1559 Space gallery in Samyan, Bangkok, until Aug 3, 2024.
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July 21, 2024 03:44 UTC
Plans needed to mitigate future tech outages
As airlines recover from Crowdstrike/Microsoft crash, importance of robust backup plans is clearPassengers wait for their flights at Phuket airport on Friday. Forty-eight flights from seven airlines were affected in the island province on Friday night. Airlines, banks and other industries started to recover on Saturday from disruptions caused by a global technology outage. He said that about 200 flights were affected by the outage but no passengers were left stranded. Aerothai president Nopasit Chakpitak said its air traffic management system is secure and was not affected by the global outage.
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July 20, 2024 16:24 UTC
Chalerm and son prepare to switch parties
Prominent political family unhappy with Pheu Thai and ready to team up with Palang PracharathChalerm Ubumrung and his son Wan Ubumrung take part in a campaign rally for the Pheu Thai Party in Bangkok in April last year. Mr Chalerm, 77, has also expressed a wish to switch parties. Palang Pracharath is also a member of the current coalition. Gen Prawit, who also chairs the foundation, asked Mr Chalerm to move to the PPRP, to which the latter agreed. But the move is not possible as long as he remains a Pheu Thai list-MP, said a source familiar with the talks.
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July 20, 2024 15:25 UTC
OR homes in on healthcare, beauty
OR homes in on healthcare, beautyConsumers examine supplements on sale at OR's 'found & found' branch at a PTT station on Boromratchonnanee 97 Road. PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc (OR) aims to open 10 shops selling healthcare and beauty products both inside and outside petrol stations to support the company's plan to grow its non-oil business. "It is a challenge for OR to enter the healthcare and beauty business sector with the local market value standing at 1 trillion baht," said Mr Disathat. Thailand is the second largest healthcare and beauty market in Southeast Asia. In February, OR announced it had ventured into the health and beauty business by partnering with Sugi Holdings, a Japanese drugstore chain and nanotech platform operator, with the aim of running shops selling health and beauty products.
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July 19, 2024 01:01 UTC
Mongkolkit in hot water for no show
Mongkolkit in hot water for no showThe National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has accused former Thai Civilized Party leader Mongkolkit Suksintharanon of an ethics violation for skipping a parliament meeting to take a group of technical college students to a film in 2021. The NACC decided during a recent meeting that Mr Mongkolkit be charged with severely violating ethical standards under Section 234 of the Constitution over the event. The NACC deemed Mr Mongkolkit's absence from the parliament meeting unnecessary and negligent. The charge came after political activist Ruangkrai Leekitwattana submitted a complaint about Mr Mongkolkit's actions to the NACC. Responding to the NACC's move, Mr Mongkolkit said the agency had not sent him a warning about their accusation.
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July 19, 2024 00:47 UTC