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Thailand offers free self-tests amid 15 daily cervical cancer cases
Thailand offers free self-tests amid 15 daily cervical cancer cases
MONDAY, MAY 06, 2024
With an average of 15 Thai women diagnosed with cervical cancer each day, the Medical Sciences Department is encouraging women to screen themselves for free by using HPV DNA self-sampling kits.Hamas declares end to cease-fire talks. Israel plans imminent military action
Hamas declares end to cease-fire talks. Israel plans imminent military action
MONDAY, MAY 06, 2024
The latest round of Gaza cease-fire talks ended in Cairo after “in-depth and serious discussions,” the Hamas militant group said Sunday, reiterating key demands that Israel again rejected. After earlier signs of progress, the outlook appeared to dim as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to resist international pressure to halt the war.Actor Bernard Hill, of ‘Titanic’ and ‘Lord of the Rings,’ has died at 79
Actor Bernard Hill, of ‘Titanic’ and ‘Lord of the Rings,’ has died at 79
MONDAY, MAY 06, 2024
Actor Bernard Hill, who delivered a rousing cry before leading his people into battle in “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” and went down with the ship as the captain in “Titanic,” has died.Govt mulls transfer of debt from 1997 financial crisis to BOT
Govt mulls transfer of debt from 1997 financial crisis to BOT
MONDAY, MAY 06, 2024
Over the past 8 months as Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin has held differing views from the Bank of Thailand (BOT) on various issues. These differences include the digital wallet initiative and the perceived independence of the BOT, which the government sees as a hindrance in addressing economic issues.Rift between PM and central bank gets wider
Rift between PM and central bank gets wider
MONDAY, MAY 06, 2024
Since taking office, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has set his government several challenges, among them to achieve an average economic growth rate of at least 5% per year over five years and stimulating the economy through a handout of 10,000 baht to the people (the digital wallet project), totalling 5 trillion baht.Srettha denies pressuring BOT but acknowledges interest rate concerns
Srettha denies pressuring BOT but acknowledges interest rate concerns
SUNDAY, MAY 05, 2024
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has emphasised that the government respects and does not exert pressure on the governor of the Bank of Thailand. However, he noted that people have the right to express their opinions, including Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who voiced her opinion reflecting the public's desire for a decrease in interest rates.Self-help groups in India boost voter turnout with tamarind leaves, yellow rice
Self-help groups in India boost voter turnout with tamarind leaves, yellow rice
SUNDAY, MAY 05, 2024
A grassroots initiative to draw voters to polling booths in Chhattisgarh’s Balrampur district is gaining traction and courting headlines in the ongoing general elections.Madonna’s biggest-ever concert draws 1.6 million to Copacabana beach
Madonna’s biggest-ever concert draws 1.6 million to Copacabana beach
SUNDAY, MAY 05, 2024
Madonna put on a free concert on Copacabana beach Saturday night, turning Rio de Janeiro’s vast stretch of sand into an enormous dance floor teeming with a multitude of her fans.Thailand welcomes 12M tourists in 4 months
Thailand welcomes 12M tourists in 4 months
SUNDAY, MAY 05, 2024
Thailand has welcomed more than 12 million foreign tourists during the first four months of this year, the Tourism Authority of Thailand announced on Sunday.New-age teas bubble up toward a boom
New-age teas bubble up toward a boom
SUNDAY, MAY 05, 2024
With China fully unleashing the vitality of its consumption sector, businesses offering hundreds of new-age teas are fast evolving toward a boom.Rangers' two-day struggle ends with calf gone, possibly saved by mom
Rangers' two-day struggle ends with calf gone, possibly saved by mom
SUNDAY, MAY 05, 2024
Park rangers tried unsuccessfully for two days to free an elephant calf from a mud pond in Thap Lan National Park in Nakhon Ratchasima, but the calf was gone by the third morning in what is believed to be a rescue by its mother.Srettha vows to tackle drought, debt, drugs in Maha Sarakham
Srettha vows to tackle drought, debt, drugs in Maha Sarakham
SUNDAY, MAY 05, 2024
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin led a team of ministers from the ruling Pheu Thai Party to visit the northeastern province of Maha Sarakham on Sunday and promised to tackle the problems of drought, debt and drugs for local residents.