South Korea conducts jet drills amid North's satellite plans
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said on Monday (May 27) that about 20 aircrafts, including F-35 stealth fighter jets, conducted attack drills after North Korea announced plans to launch a satellite.
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May 28, 2024 09:46 UTC
Srettha distant fourth in popularity poll
Pheu Thai would be overwhelmed by Move Forward if elections were held soonPrime Minister Srettha Thavisin leads a meeting of economic ministers at Government House on Monday, after his return from overseas. (Photo: Government House)Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has accepted the result of a new poll showing him in a distant fourth place among those positioned to take the job, saying that he respects the people's opinion. The prime minister was responding to questions about the survey conducted by King Prajadhipok's Institute. Move Forward Party chief adviser Pita Limjaroenrat comfortably led the list, followed by former prime minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and Pheu Thai Party leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra. Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnviraul, former Democrat Party leader Jurin Laksanawisit and Palang Pracharath Party leader Prawit Wongsuwon were behind him.
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May 27, 2024 19:16 UTC
Thailand top choice in Asia for European tourists: Agoda
Thailand is the top destination in Asia among European tourists, followed by Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, and the Philippines, according to a survey by international onlineThailand top choice in Asia for European tourists: Agoda (Photo: bangkokpost.com)Bangkok (VNA) – Thailand is the top destination in Asia among European tourists, followed by Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, and the Philippines, according to a survey by international online travel booking Agoda. Agoda's senior country director for Thailand Pierre Honne shared that European tourists search Agoda for hotels in Phuket the most, followed by Bangkok and Krabi. The three stand out for their leisure, adventure and cultural attractions, which entice international tourists, especially during the long summer holidays, he said. Agoda’s statistics also showed that the number of Europeans searching for hotel deals in Asia on its website has increased by 52% from last year. Honne said that Asian countries are among the most popular vacation destinations for European travellers thanks to their diversity of attractions, including historical sites in Bangkok, and surfing-worthy beaches in Indonesia’s Bali./.
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May 27, 2024 14:36 UTC
Move Forward MP gets 2 years on lese majeste charge
Chonthicha Jangrew speaks to supporters at a rally in Pathum Thani on March 18, 2023. (Photo: @LookkateChonth1 X account)The Thanyaburi Provincial Court has sentenced Move Forward Party MP Chonthicha Jangrew to two years in prison for royal defamation under Section 112 of the Criminal Code. Another charge of violating the emergency decree on public gatherings was dropped, according to the court. Move Forward leader Chaithawat Tulathon said before entering the court building that he hoped the court would allow bail if she was found guilty. Ms Chonthicha is one of three MPs of the main opposition party facing lese majeste charges.
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May 27, 2024 14:19 UTC
Car tries to overtake between 2 vehicles, hits both and plunges off flyover
Car tries to overtake between 2 vehicles, hits both and plunges off flyoverA screenshot from the Facebook page of FM91 Trafficpro shows a Honda Jazz car, centre, lifted above the tarmac after it hit the rear of a pickup truck and a van in Nonthaburi just before noon on Sunday. NONTHABURI: A car tried to overtake between two vehicles, hit both of them, was knocked over a flyover wall and plunged seven metres to the ground below in Nonthaburi on Sunday. A speeding Honda Jazz car attempted to race between an Isuzu pickup truck and a Mitsubishi van driving side-by-side in adjacent lanes. The violent impact lifted the Jazz onto the pickup truck. The van then swerved and smashed into both vehicles, knocking the Jazz over the flyover wall.
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May 26, 2024 18:10 UTC
Zelensky implores Biden, Xi to attend summit as Russia ramps up
Zelensky implores Biden, Xi to attend summit as Russia ramps upPeople run for cover after the announcement of a Russian missile attack towards Kharkiv, at the site of an office building which was hit by a Russian air strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kharkiv, Ukraine on Saturday. “I am appealing to the leaders of the world who are still aside from the global efforts of the global peace summit,” Zelensky said Sunday from Kharkiv, naming US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping specifically. Russian President Vladimir Putin isn’t invited to the Swiss meeting as Ukraine wants to agree with allies on steps to put pressure on the Kremlin. “Russia is preparing for offensive actions also 90 kilometres (56 miles) northwest from here,” Zelensky on Sunday without offering more detail. Russia attacked Ukraine again overnight with 14 missiles, including two Kinzhal hypersonic missiles, and 31 Shahed drones, Ukrainian general staff said.
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May 26, 2024 18:05 UTC
Prawit report 'redacted' by graft body
Prawit report 'redacted' by graft bodyDeputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon protects his eyes from the sun while posing for photos with other cabinet ministers at Government House in December 2017. (File photo)The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) handed a report on the infamous watch case of former deputy premier Gen Prawit Wongsuwon to activist Veera Somkwamkid on Thursday, as ordered by the Administrative Court. However, many details remain redacted with black ink, Mr Veera, head of the Anti-Corruption People’s Network, said on Friday. He also gave the NACC another 15 days but said it has not sent him the complete documents as ordered. The redacted parts include the names of the NACC officers involved and other details.
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May 25, 2024 17:19 UTC
India's massive election faces heatwave challenge
People queue to vote at a polling station during the sixth phase of the general election in south Kashmir's Anantnag district, India, on Saturday. The overall turnout in the same phase of the last elections in 2019 was about 63%. "There is a concern, but we hope that people will overcome the fear of the heatwave and come and vote," Delhi Chief Electoral Officer P. Krishnamurthy told Reuters. Voting in the elections began on April 19 and will conclude on June 1, with counting set for June 4. "My main issues are clean water, electricity, access to good healthcare and education," he said, adding that the Kejriwal-led Delhi government "has given us that till now".
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May 25, 2024 08:41 UTC
What do Indian women want from poll?
What do Indian women want from poll? Women queue to vote inside a polling station during the third phase of the general election in Ahmedabad, India, on May 7. Alongside Ram, the hero of the Hindu epic the Ramayana, the BJP venerates his loyal wife, Sita — calling on Indian women to be sacrificial, devoted, modern-day domestic queens meant to serve the patriarchy. Better employment is one of the top wishlist items for Indian women, who also tell reporters that they want safety in public spaces, a check on inflation, and better education and health facilities. “The women in my family were very hopeful when Mr Modi first came because he talked a lot about what will help women,” she said.
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May 25, 2024 07:38 UTC
One student killed, 15 injured in van accident
One student killed, 15 injured in van accidentRescue workers help retrieve all students and the woman driver from the overturned school van in Muang district of Lampang province on Friday. (Photo: Lampang fire control and rescue association Facebook)A schoolgirl was killed and 15 other students injured when a van they were travelling in overturned in Muang district of Lampang on Friday morning. Police and rescue workers rushing to the scene found a Toyota van with Lampang licence plates overturned along the roadside. Students, both boys and girls, were heard crying inside the school van. Rescue workers retrieved the injured from the vehicle.
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May 24, 2024 16:44 UTC
Thailand’s auto sales forecast to fall this year
Vehicles are on display at the 45th Bangkok International Motor Show (Photo: bangkokpost.com)Bangkok (VNA) - Thailand's car manufacturing target for 2024 may be downgraded as production continues to decline, with a sluggish economy affecting car sales, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI). Earlier this year, the federation set the production target of 1.9 million cars, a year-on-year rise of 3.15%, of which 1.15 million will be for export and 750,000 for domestic sales. Last month, total car manufacturing decreased by 11% to 104,667 units, especially in the pickup segment, which plunged 45.9%, while the passenger car segment fell by 5%. Surapong Paisitpatanapong, vice-chairman of the FTI and spokesman for its Automotive Industry Club attributed the fall to a weak economy and banks’ tightening of car loan criteria to avoid non-performing loans. During January-April, car production dove by 17% year-on-year to 518,790 units, and auto sales and exports fell by 23.9% and 3.6% year-on-year to 210,494 units and 340,685 units, respectively./.
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May 24, 2024 15:34 UTC
Weak response to central bank's debt scheme
The central bank did not disclose the number of existing PD borrowers participating in the debt restructuring programme. As of February this year, there were 1.33 million general PD accounts under the central bank's definition, totalling 60.9 billion baht, and 480,000 severe PD accounts, amounting to 14.4 billion baht, according to central bank data. She said the central bank requires financial institutions to offer the PD programme to borrowers, but participation is voluntary. The programme aims to help PD borrowers exit the debt cycle, partially addressing the country's household debt problem. In addition, Ms Suwannee said the central bank implemented a responsible lending (RL) approach this year to address the country's household debt problem.
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May 24, 2024 14:37 UTC
OR upbeat on prospects for rest of the year
OR upbeat on prospects for rest of the yearA PTT petrol station operated by OR. Total sales and services decreased by 7.6% year-on-year to 178 billion baht in value for the company. Fuel sales decreased by 7.5% year-on-year to 6.48 trillion litres. A drop in diesel sales was not offset by a significant gain in jet fuel sales, as tourism activities increased, she said. The company said its marketing margin in the fuel business, which refers to revenue made by oil retailers after deducting costs, should be 0.7-1.2 baht per litre.
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May 24, 2024 10:42 UTC
PM encouraged by Japanese business interest
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin gives a press interview in Tokyo on Thursday after meeting with executives of five leading Japanese companies during his visit to Japan. (Photo: Royal Thai Government)Several Japanese companies are interested in investing more and expanding their production bases in Thailand, in areas including biofuel production, green packaging, artificial intelligence (AI) and electric vehicles, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Thursday. Mitsui & Co expressed its intention to invest more in Thailand in the field of clean energy production in particular, said Mr Srettha. Mitsui reportedly said its interest in biofuel and clean energy in Thailand was inspired by a Thai government investment roadshow in Japan last December. The prime minister also discussed energy exploration, healthcare and green packaging with Mitsui executives, government officials said.
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May 23, 2024 19:15 UTC
PGA Championship victory is awesome and it's super sweet
PGA Championship victory is awesome and it's super sweetI'm a big believer of getting the right foundation, the right people and team around you. It feels amazing to win a major championship. This victory is awesome and it's super sweet. And when I break it down, I'm really proud of how I handled certain moments on the golf course, which may have been different from the past. 2 Xander Schauffele secured his maiden major victory and eighth PGA Tour title following a hard-fought victory at the PGA Championship on Sunday.
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May 23, 2024 05:46 UTC