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NESDC to begin disbursement of stimulus for job creation in July
The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) said on Monday that most of the 400 billion baht budget to stimulate the economy will be used for job creation and skill development.They also said the disbursement for the projects,...
Commentary
Opinion: Wanchalearm case evokes ASEAN’s history as a dictator’s club
The Argentinians have a word for it. Los Desparecidos. Translated to English, it simply means the disappeared. During the height of the Videla dictatorship in Argentina, at least 6,000 people (up to 30,000 by some estimates) were 'disappeared' by...
Current Affairs
Foreign Affairs: On China, Biden has moved towards a more confrontational stance
“Many Chinese in the Obama era viewed American power as an empty throne. In its place, they now see a mad king fronting for a hostile American empire,” China analyst Richard McGregor wrote in 2019.Difficult, indeed, to blame...
Current Affairs
Foreign rights groups question Wanchalearm disappearance; groups with local ties stay silent
Several prominent human rights groups have raised concerns this past weekend about the kidnapping of anti-junta activist Wanchalearm Satsakit who was living in self-exile in Cambodia.Both Human Rights Watch (HRW) and Amnesty International have released formal statements condemning...
Covid-19
Eight new coronavirus infections in Thailand; all in state quarantine
Thailand’s health ministry announced 8 new coronavirus infections on Sunday, with all new cases discovered in state quarantine for returning Thais from abroad.The new discovery brings the total number of cases to 3,112.It has now been 13...
Covid-19
Two more coronavirus cases discovered in Thailand; both in state quarantine
Thailand's government discovered, on Saturday, two additional cases of coronavirus infection. The new case was discovered among returning Thais isolated in state quarantine.The new discovery brings the total number of cases to 3,104....
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Authorities orders removal of Prayut and Prawit from temple mural
A temple mural painting depicting Thailand’s
prime minister Prayut Chan-ocha and deputy prime minister Prawit Wongsuwan as
one of Lord Buddha’s many temptations has been ordered to be removed.The painting was discovered at Wat Nong Tao in Uthai Thani province, where...
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Exclusive: AirAsia Group’s downsizing of employees will not impact Thai branch’s operation
A representative from Thai AirAsia (TAA) told Thai Enquirer on Friday that AirAsia Group’s plan to reduce its workforce will not affect employees in Thailand.Nikkei Asian Review reported on Friday that the group is planning to reduce up to...
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Travel bubble negotiations being pushed by PM
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha has instructed the Ministry of Tourism & Sports to prepare for “travel bubble” negotiations as they aim to reopen overseas travelling to selected countries within the second half of 2020.Tourism minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said on...
Covid-19
Thailand discovers one new coronavirus case in state quarantine
Thailand’s government said on Friday that it had discovered one new coronavirus case, bringing the total number of cases nationwide to 3,102The new patient is a 45-year-old male who had returned from Kuwait on 24 May and was in...
