Hong Kong democracy leader detained on Tiananmen anniversary
Hong Kong democracy leader detained on Tiananmen anniversaryAn artist in Hong Kong mourns the victims of China's deadly Tiananmen Square crackdown after authorities banned an annual vigil and vowed to stamp out any protests on the June 4 anniversary. HONG KONG: Hong Kong police detained a democracy leader on Friday morning as authorities sought to prevent any public commemoration of the anniversary of Beijing's deadly Tiananmen crackdown. Huge crowds have traditionally gathered in Hong Kong to mark the anniversary of Chinese troops crushing peaceful democracy protests in Beijing's Tiananmen Square on June 4, 1989. Authorities banned this year's gathering citing the coronavirus pandemic -- although Hong Kong has not recorded an untraceable local transmission in more than a month. Much like the initial generation of Tiananmen survivors who fled abroad three decades ago, many Hong Kong democracy figures have chosen self-exile and plan to lead their own commemorations overseas.
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June 04, 2021 01:18 UTC
Thailand draw with Indonesia in World Cup qualifiers
Thailand draw with Indonesia in World Cup qualifiersAdisak Kraison reacts during a match between Thailand and Indonesia in Dubai on Thursday. (Football Association of Thailand photo)Thailand and already-eliminated Indonesia ended in a 2-2 draw in the remaining World Cup qualifiers in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, on Thursday. A goal by Adisak Kraison five minutes after the interval kept Thailand in the lead again before Evan Dismas scored for Indonesia in 60th minute. Thailand are in Group G. The Thai team will play the UAE on Monday and Malaysia on June 15. The UAE are now two points behind leaders Vietnam and their hopes of qualifying were boosted by Thailand's draw with Indonesia.
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June 03, 2021 23:26 UTC
SCB eager to usher in digital transformation
CHANGING LANDSCAPEIncome from traditional banking business has declined in line with changing consumer behaviour in the digital era. The bank needs to speed up its digital transformation and search for new growth areas, he said. This strategy calls for three models, or as Mr Arthid calls them three generations of financial services in the future. Mr Arthid says SCB is planning for business operations in three new models or what he calls the three generations of financial services. The third generation features fully digital, technology-based services, covering digital assets and blockchain technology.
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June 03, 2021 23:15 UTC
Sweet transformation
A farmer trims leaves of sugar cane at a plantation in Suphan Buri province. A number of issues have hindered the use of combine harvesters and other high-tech harvesting machinery in the Asean sugar sector. This growth will be the result of recovery from drought, sugar cane yield improvements and strong export opportunities. The largest foreign manufacturers of sugar cane combine harvesters used in the country include John Deere, Cameo and Case IH. This will be supported by increased use of combine harvesters in the sugar sector in other Southeast Asian countries.
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June 03, 2021 23:15 UTC
Pass bill to aid dissidents
Pass bill to aid dissidentsOn June 4 last year, political activist Wanchalearm Satsaksit who lived in exile in Cambodia simply vanished. Local media VOA Khmer reported that CCTV footage showed a black SUV speeding away from Mr Wanchalearm's apartment. However, the DSI has yet to decide whether to accept Mr Wanchalearm's case. Mr Wanchalearm fled to Cambodia in 2014 after failing to respond to a summons issued to political dissidents. His mysterious abduction has bred speculation that he might be another victim of enforced disappearance, a fate that has not been unusual for dissidents in Thailand.
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June 03, 2021 23:13 UTC
TEST YOURSELF: Help me, help you
TEST YOURSELF: Help me, help youPhoto courtesy of Covid Thailand AidLending a hand to those who need it mostTest Yourself is where you can improve your reading skills. Covid Thailand Aid fundCovid Thailand Aid helps vulnerable groups across Thailand by distributing essential kits for the elderly, disabled, low-income families and other needy people. You can be a part of it by posting and sharing stories of people who need help via the campaign post in the comment section. Which venue on Sukhumvit 40 does BKK Community Help use? Which meat does BKK Community Help accept donations of?
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June 03, 2021 05:37 UTC
Thammasat jab centre set to open
Thammasat jab centre set to openThe Gymnasium 4 Building at the Rangsit Campus of Thammasat University in Pathum Thani province is prepared to be a new Covid-19 vaccination centre on Wednesday. It will be the second biggest vaccination centre in Thailand, after the centre at Bang Sue Grand Station. "The setting up of the vaccination centre at Thammasat University comes at a propitious time as we strive to keep people safe from Covid-19. The university will take the lead to support the government in tackling Covid-19," Thammasat University president Kesinee Vitoonchat said on Wednesday. Prof Surapon Nitikraipot, chairman of the Thammasat University Hospital's executive board, said the vaccination centre will be open for at least six months.
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June 02, 2021 22:31 UTC
American nabbed at airport
American nabbed at airportAn American accused of conspiring to kidnap a Taiwanese businessman for ransom on March 28 was arrested while trying to leave the country yesterday. Matthew Ryan Wilson, 38, was wanted on arrest warrants issued by Bangkok South Criminal Court for extortion, illegal assembly, attempted murder, assault and abduction for ransom. Police, acting on a tip-off, were patrolling Suvarnabhumi Airport and noticed Mr Wilson in the departure lounge. The arrest was jointly conducted by Crime Suppression Division's sub-division 2 and Investigation and Suppression Sub-division Immigration Division 2 under a command of CSD commander Pol Maj Gen Suwat Saengnum. A police investigation led to arrest warrants being issued for eight people -- seven foreigners and a Thai.
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June 02, 2021 22:30 UTC
Tax case probe needed
Tax case probe neededFinally, the Supreme Court has ordered a probe into a bribery scandal in which at least two former senior judges were implicated for their role in a tax dispute that involved a Thai subsidiary of Japanese automaker Toyota. It's reported that four judges from the Supreme Court and Appeal Court have been appointed to a 10-member panel to look into the allegations. The US news outlet also cited a Thai law firm as a bribe facilitator. Therefore, it's welcome news that the Office of Judiciary has promised a swift probe against its own people in the latest case, no matter how senior they are. Apart from that, the Office of Judiciary and the Supreme Court must ensure the Toyota investigation is fair and transparent, so it meets public expectations.
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June 02, 2021 21:56 UTC
Run, Recover, Rejuvenate: New Global Study From Westin Hotels & Resorts Reveals Heightened Interest
“The pandemic was a wake-up call around the importance of taking care of the mind, body and soul. Westin created an inspiration campaign video that embrace the brand’s foundational well-being pillars Move Well and Sleep Well. For sweepstakes details, please visit: http://westinglobalrunningday.dja.com/Westin’s Run Concierges will Pump Up Your Pace, While RunWESTIN Maps will Help You Run Like a LocalAs hospitality’s leader in wellness, Westin empowers guests to maintain their wellness routines on the road. Since running in a new city can be difficult, RunWESTIN™ Maps were created to help travellers run like a local, with curated scenic routes based on preferred distance. To learn more about wellness at Westin, please visit https://westin.marriott.com/ Join the conversation @westin and #runwestin.
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June 02, 2021 17:37 UTC
The art of storytelling
(Photo: Apichart Jinakul)A curator is a key person who works behind the scenes to organise an art exhibition for the public. Art Curator" last year to provide opportunities to aspiring curators to work with SAC Gallery's professional crew. She/he has a story that she/he wants to tell and uses various art materials and ways to convey it. Patticha is interested in digital art because it can be created without limits. "Digital art does not limit artwork to a canvas.
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June 02, 2021 04:52 UTC
No more rash decisions
Furthermore, he didn't outline the measures City Hall intended to take to prevent transmission at the reopened sites. It wasn't the first time the CCSA has overturned City Hall's orders when it comes to Covid measures. There are concerns that allowing these businesses to reopen might lead to more infections, and the fears are valid. The BMA is scheduled to decide on whether to let these venues reopen in two weeks. But most importantly, Pol Lt Gen Aswin must consult the CCSA and other relevant authorities before making any further decisions on easing Covid-related restrictions.
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June 01, 2021 23:26 UTC
Great Wall to make SUVs at smart factory
Great Wall to make SUVs at smart factoryGWM is ready for car production at its smart factory in Rayong. Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor (GWM) is making Thailand its base for the company's first smart factory in Southeast Asia in a move to boost sales in international markets. "The factory will first produce a GWM sport utility vehicle named HAVAL," a company representative told the Bangkok Post yesterday. The company has taken only seven months to put everything in place to fully open the smart factory. To modernise the factory, GWM brought in state-of-the-art production technologies, including powertrain technologies as well as automated production systems such as artificial intelligence and robotic technologies from China.
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June 01, 2021 23:15 UTC
Hybrid strain hits Vietnam, maybe Thailand next
Hybrid strain hits Vietnam, maybe Thailand nextPeople wait for their Covid-19 test in Pathum Thani province on Tuesday. The Vietnamese health officials said lab tests had shown the hybrid strain was more transmissible by air than previous types. Nonetheless, the genome information of the hybrid variant has yet to be unveiled. Dr Wasun went on to say that the hybrid variant's genetics needed to be decoded to enable further learning about its characteristics. "Even though the hybrid variant has emerged, it is a combination of the UK and Indian variant, which the current vaccine is still able to handle.
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June 01, 2021 23:03 UTC
'News reporter' arrested with 180kg of marijuana
'News reporter' arrested with 180kg of marijuanaPhattanachai Khamphukaew, who carried a news reporter's card, is arrested with 180 kilogrammes of compressed marijuana in his van, beside the Mekong River in Nakhon Phanom's That Phanom district, late on Monday night. (Photo: Pattanapong Sripiachai)NAKHON PHANOM: A man claiming to be a stringer for a Bangkok Thai-language newspaper has been arrested after a navy patrol found 180 kilogrammes of compressed marijuana in his van, which bore a news logo, near the Mekong River in That Phanom district. He said it was the first time he had done it, but officers were not convinced, Capt Rit said. Over the past month, more than 2 tonnes of marijuana had been seized in Nakhon Phanom province, Capt Rit said. Navy officers announce the seizure of 180 kilogrammes of compressed marijuana found in a news van, during a media briefing on Tuesday.
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June 01, 2021 05:03 UTC