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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.
IMF boss stresses independence is key to long-term economic stability
MONDAY, MAY 06, 2024
In an article posted on the IMF blog on March 21, the director of the International Monetary Fund Kristalina Georgieva wrote that central banks around the world are facing challenges to function independently.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Three workers killed amid hailstorms in Northeast
SUNDAY, MAY 05, 2024
Several northeastern provinces were hit by hail and thunderstorms on Friday and Saturday, resulting in three deaths of construction workers in Bueng Kan.
Labour Ministry to support law to protect some 20m freelancers
SUNDAY, MAY 05, 2024
The Labour Ministry will push for enactment of a bill to better protect some 20 million freelance workers nationwide, a spokesman of the ministry said on Sunday.
Motorcyclist badly hurt after falling into Bangkok underpass drain
SUNDAY, MAY 05, 2024
A motorcyclist was severely injured after falling into a 50-centimere-deep drain under the emergency pavement of an underpass in Bangkok early on Sunday.