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Telecommunications regulator examining mobile-phone numbers in latest effort to foil online scammers
Telecommunications regulator examining mobile-phone numbers in latest effort to foil online scammers
SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2024
In an effort to screen out online scammers, Thailand’s telecoms regulator is examining mobile-phone numbers linked to an estimated 106 million mobile banking accounts to see if the owners’ names match.Move Forward Party calls of urgent action on amnesty legislation after death of activist in custody
Move Forward Party calls of urgent action on amnesty legislation after death of activist in custody
SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2024
The opposition Move Forward Party on Saturday called on the government to speed up an amnesty law for defendants of political cases to help bring about social reconciliation after Tuesday’s death of activist Netiporn “Bung” Sanesangkhom while in custody.Constitutional Court to decide May 23 whether to accept petition to try Srettha, Pichit
Constitutional Court to decide May 23 whether to accept petition to try Srettha, Pichit
SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2024
The Constitutional Court is scheduled to decide next Thursday (May 23) on whether to accept for trial a petition against Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and his newly appointed Prime Minister’s Office minister, Pichit Chuenban.FIFA chooses Brazil to host Women's World Cup 2027
FIFA chooses Brazil to host Women's World Cup 2027
SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2024
Brazil has won the right to host FIFA Women's World Cup 2027, making it the first South American country to stage the world's most influential women's soccer competition, the federation announced on Friday.Families of deceased Thai workers urge the release of Gaza hostages
Families of deceased Thai workers urge the release of Gaza hostages
SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2024
The families of two Thai workers who were confirmed dead by the Israeli government earlier this week urged the release of all hostages captured by Hamas as they do not want others to experience the same loss.Tiger cub on the loose was ‘not a liger as claimed by owner’
Tiger cub on the loose was ‘not a liger as claimed by owner’
SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2024
Wildlife officials debunked the claim of the owner of a tiger farm in Chachoengsao province that a cub, which had escaped from his farm earlier this week, was a liger – a hybrid offspring of a male lion and a tigress.Are cyber-scam operations widespread in Cambodia?
Are cyber-scam operations widespread in Cambodia?
SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2024
Cambodian officials and analysts have urged more cooperation and increased support to combat cyber-scamming, while declaring that recent reporting appeared to have been based on a “hidden agenda”.Thailand outlines three-stage plan to become region’s aviation hub
Thailand outlines three-stage plan to become region’s aviation hub
SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2024
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) on Friday announced its three-stage plan to become the region’s aviation hub, increasing air traveller capacity to 270 million people per year by 2037 and becoming top five countries in air logistics in the Asia Pacific.Putin says Russia seeks buffer zone in Kharkiv, no plans to capture the city.
Putin says Russia seeks buffer zone in Kharkiv, no plans to capture the city.
SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday during a visit to China that Moscow’s offensive in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region aims to create a buffer zone but that there are no plans to capture the city.2 cops dead after Johor station attack; Jemaah Islamiyah suspect shot
2 cops dead after Johor station attack; Jemaah Islamiyah suspect shot
FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2024
Two police officers were killed and another was injured in Malaysia’s Johor state on May 17 when they were attacked by a man suspected of being a member of the Al-Qaeda-linked militant group Jemaah Islamiyah (JI), officials said.Automated immigration clearance now for all visitors at Changi Airport
Automated immigration clearance now for all visitors at Changi Airport
FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2024
All foreigners arriving in Singapore, regardless of nationality, can now use the automated lanes at Changi Airport to clear immigration.Envoys of 20 countries to get a briefing on Foreign Business Act
Envoys of 20 countries to get a briefing on Foreign Business Act
FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2024
Diplomats from over 20 countries, along with representatives from the foreign chambers of commerce in Thailand, would be invited to attend a briefing on foreign investment in Thailand under the Foreign Business Act 1999, the Department of Business Development said on Friday. 