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Russia prepares to seize western firms looking to leave

May 26 (Reuters) – Russia is advancing a new law allowing it to take control of the local businesses of western companies that decide to leave in the wake of... The post Russia prepares to seize western firms looking to leave first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest

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Controversial luxury ‘Parliamentary club’ to be converted into office space

House Speaker Chuan Leekpai has ordered all the recreational facilities in the controversial parliament club, with the exception of the gym, to be closed and converted into working space for... The post Controversial luxury 'Parliamentary club' to be converted into office space first appeared on Thai PBS World : The

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Thai monarchy reform activist Tantawan granted bail

The Criminal Court agreed on Thursday to grant monarchy reformist Tantawan Tuatulanon bail for 30 days. Tantawan is charged with lèse majesté and other offences for conducting a poll about... The post Thai monarchy reform activist Tantawan granted bail first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news

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Myanmar bans domestic use of the US dollar

Myanmar has banned all use of the US dollar for domestic transactions, according to its Central Bank (CB) directive dated May 25th 2022. The announcement refers back to the CB’s... The post Myanmar bans domestic use of the US dollar first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai

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Bangkok elections a harbinger of Prayut’s downfall?

Chadchart Sittipunt’s landslide victory at last Sunday’s governor election — with more than 1.38 million votes or over 50 percent of all ballots cast — was viewed by many as... The post Bangkok elections a harbinger of Prayut’s downfall? first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news

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Three troopers injured in insurgent attack in Tak Bai Wednesday night

Three army troopers were injured when their outpost, at a pier in Tak Bai district of the southern province of Narathiwat, came under explosive and automatic gunfire attack on Wednesday... The post Three troopers injured in insurgent attack in Tak Bai Wednesday night first appeared on Thai PBS World :

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Thai PM to give speech at Nikkei Forum in Tokyo

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is scheduled to deliver a speech this afternoon (Thursday) at the 27th international Conference on the Future of Asia (Nikkei Forum) being held in Tokyo. He... The post Thai PM to give speech at Nikkei Forum in Tokyo first appeared on Thai PBS World : The

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Six million Thai senior citizens still not boosted against COVID-19

Many Thai people, including about six million senior citizens, are still not vaccinated with third COVID-19 vaccine because they are either concerned about the possible side effects or think that... The post Six million Thai senior citizens still not boosted against COVID-19 first appeared on Thai PBS World : The

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Relaxation of mask requirement may start in provinces with improved COVID status

Some provinces in the “Green” and “Blue” zones, where the COVID-19 situation has improved satisfactorily, should be the pilot areas for the relaxation of the requirement to wear face masks... The post Relaxation of mask requirement may start in provinces with improved COVID status first appeared on Thai PBS World

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1.1 million Afghan children could face severe malnutrition

In Afghanistan, 1.1 million children under the age of 5 will likely face the most severe form of malnutrition this year, according to the U.N., as increasing numbers of hungry,... The post 1.1 million Afghan children could face severe malnutrition first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai

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China wants 10 Pacific nations to endorse sweeping agreement

China wants 10 small Pacific nations to endorse a sweeping agreement covering everything from security to fisheries in what one leader warns is a “game-changing” bid by Beijing to wrest... The post China wants 10 Pacific nations to endorse sweeping agreement first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest

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What risk to Thailand as monkeypox spreads across the world?

Less than a month after it lifted COVID-19 travel restrictions, Thailand is facing the threat of another virus causing outbreaks around the world. The kingdom is now raising its guard... The post What risk to Thailand as monkeypox spreads across the world? first appeared on Thai PBS World : The

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Thai rural environmentalist wins 2022 Goldman Environmental Prize

A rural Thai teacher-turned committed protector of the mighty Mekong River, Niwat Roykaew, aka “Teacher Thi”, has been awarded the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize for 2022, along with five other... The post Thai rural environmentalist wins 2022 Goldman Environmental Prize first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai

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Deadliest U.S. school killing in nearly a decade prompts Biden call for action

UVALDE, Texas, May 25 (Reuters) – A gunman murdered 19 children and two teachers in the deadliest U.S. school shooting for nearly a decade, prompting President Joe Biden to urge Americans to confront the country’s gun lobby and pressure Congress to... The post Deadliest U.S. school killing in nearly a decade prompts Biden call for action first appeared on Thai PBS

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New luxury parliamentary club comes under fire

A new controversial, luxurious and exclusive “Parliamentary Club”, equipped with a variety of recreational and exercise facilities, is coming under fire and has prompted questions about this lavish use of... The post New luxury parliamentary club comes under fire first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news

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Cryptocurrency tax exempt for trades on approved exchanges until end of 2023

Investors who trade cryptocurrencies or digital tokens through properly registered exchanges will be entitled to a 7% VAT exemption on the transfer of the digital assets, retroactively from April 1st... The post Cryptocurrency tax exempt for trades on approved exchanges until end of 2023 first appeared on Thai PBS World

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Delivery service riders seek help from Thai government over high fuel prices

Delivery service bike riders are complaining about the rising price of gasohol and benzene and are calling for help from the government, as did users of diesel, the price of... The post Delivery service riders seek help from Thai government over high fuel prices first appeared on Thai PBS World

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Thailand’s face mask requirement in public may be eased in mid-June

The Ministry of Public Health will consider relaxing the mandatory wearing of face masks in public in some areas, tentatively by the middle of next month, as Thailand moves towards... The post Thailand’s face mask requirement in public may be eased in mid-June first appeared on Thai PBS World :

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Gunman kills at least 18 children at Texas elementary school

UVALDE, Texas (AP) — An 18-year-old gunman opened fire Tuesday at a Texas elementary school, killing at least 18 children as he went from classroom to classroom, officials said, in... The post Gunman kills at least 18 children at Texas elementary school first appeared on Thai PBS World : The

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Chadchart, opinion polls and the perils of political prediction in Thailand

Opinion surveys of voters before elections have been a commonplace occurrence in Thailand for years, yet their findings are often a poor guide to the actual vote results. In fact,... The post Chadchart, opinion polls and the perils of political prediction in Thailand first appeared on Thai PBS World :

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Thai engineers win APEC 2022 App Challenge

Two Thai engineers won the 2022 APEC App Challenge, held in Thailand, early this week during the APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade meeting. The winners are Palakon Kotchapansompote and Peerawit... The post Thai engineers win APEC 2022 App Challenge first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news

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Thailand’s new air quality standard to become effective in June 2023

The National Environmental Board has approved the Pollution Control Department’s proposal to tighten the air quality safety standard by reducing the safe amount of PM2.5 dust in the atmosphere from... The post Thailand’s new air quality standard to become effective in June 2023 first appeared on Thai PBS World :

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Representatives of 193 countries discuss disaster risk mitigation in Indonesia

About 5,000 representatives of governments, the private sector and civil societies from 193 countries are in Bali, Indonesia, to attend the 7th session of the Global Platform (GP2022), convened by... The post Representatives of 193 countries discuss disaster risk mitigation in Indonesia first appeared on Thai PBS World : The

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Drowned TV actress Nida cremated, mysterious posts claiming to be her probed

After her fall into the Chao Phraya River and subsequent drowning on the night of February 24th and the resulting social media drama over her death, the body of former... The post Drowned TV actress Nida cremated, mysterious posts claiming to be her probed first appeared on Thai PBS World

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Bangkok Governor-elect denies being rejected by taxi as video goes viral

A video clip showing Bangkok Governor-elect, Chadchart Sittipunt, getting out of a taxi, has gone viral on social media, as some question whether the popular politician, who has been dubbed... The post Bangkok Governor-elect denies being rejected by taxi as video goes viral first appeared on Thai PBS World :

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U.S. Navy hands over unmanned aircraft system to the Royal Thai Navy

The U.S. Navy handed over an unmanned aircraft system, known as RQ-21A Blackjack, to the Royal Thai Navy on Tuesday, as a part of a program funded by Indo-Pacific Maritime... The post U.S. Navy hands over unmanned aircraft system to the Royal Thai Navy first appeared on Thai PBS World

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Quote of the week

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Anti-Monkeypox measures introduced at Thai airports

Overseas arrivals, from countries where Monkeypox infections have been detected, are now screened for symptoms, such as blisters, by health officials as they walk through the scanners at Thailand’s international... The post Anti-Monkeypox measures introduced at Thai airports first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news in

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What’s the 4-nation Quad, where did it come from?

Leaders of the U.S., Japan, Australia, and India gathered in Tokyo on Tuesday for a summit of the “Quad.” What is the group, where did it come from and why... The post What's the 4-nation Quad, where did it come from? first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest

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