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Thu, 28 Mar 2024 15:33:00 +0700
Lawyer files major police bribery complaint
Crusading lawyer Sittra Biabungkerd on Thursday presented the police with evidence of what he says is large-scale bribery from online gambling business that involves many officers.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 13:54:00 +0700
China agrees to supply ship instead of sub to navy
The Chinese government has agreed in principle to supply either two patrol vessels or a frigate to the Thai navy instead of a submarine, according to a navy source.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 13:08:00 +0700
Yellow Line service disrupted after parts fall onto street
Service on the Metropolitan Rapid Transit (MRT) Yellow Line remained suspended since Thursday morning after some parts fell from the track in an accident that reportedly damaged three vehicles, with no injuries reported.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 08:49:00 +0700
Making sense of the uptick for Bitcoin
Before this year, investors predicted the prices of cryptocurrencies could surge in 2024 because of the Bitcoin halving, an event that rewards mining that occurs every four years, as well as the likelihood of interest rate cuts, which benefit most as...

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 08:03:00 +0700
Flu, dengue fever pose risk
The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has warned people about the threats of contracting influenza and dengue fever this year, even as the threat of getting Covid-19 lingers. The department on Wednesday released its report on communicable diseases.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 07:26:00 +0700
Association calls for urgent infrastructure development
The Federation of Thai Tourism Associations (Fetta) is preparing to submit a white paper to the government requesting urgent supply development as a surge in demand burdens existing infrastructure.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 06:10:00 +0700
InnovestX: SET to hit 1,550 by year-end
InnovestX Securities expects the Thai stock market to recover in the second quarter, helped by the US cutting interest rates and a rebound in Thailand's public and private investments, with the SET index finishing at 1,550 points by year-end.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 05:33:00 +0700
Ministry seeks to boost SME funding
The Commerce Ministry is pushing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to take advantage of the Secured Transaction Act by using assets with economic value such as machinery, high-value trees and intellectual property as collateral to secure loan...

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 05:09:00 +0700
Police form new 'special' monkey unit
Lop Buri: A special police unit has been formed to capture aggressive macaque monkeys that cause trouble for residents in this Central Plains province.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 05:04:00 +0700
EC downplays Thaksin's party visit
The Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday downplayed a suggestion that paroled former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's high-profile visit to the ruling Pheu Thai Party's headquarters on Tuesday was evidence of his alleged influence over the party.

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