Switch off lights for Earth hour
2023-03-20
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration is urging people to take part in this year’s Earth Hour event by switching off their lights for one hour this Saturday.Continue Reading
The ‘dear’ friendship of Putin and Xi… in 62 seconds
2023-03-20
As Putin welcomes Xi to Moscow, the BBC examines the relationship between the two world leaders.Continue Reading
New York City braces for Trump indictment after ex-president urges protests
2023-03-20
NO SIGN OF UNREST In his call for protests, Trump raised concerns with law enforcement that supporters might engage in violence similar to the Jan 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol. New York Mayor Eric Adams told reporters police were monitoring social media and keeping an eye out forContinue Reading
Sri Lanka: $2.9bn IMF bailout for struggling economy
2023-03-20
The deal is a lifeline for the country which is facing its worst economic crisis in over 70 years.Continue Reading
Chevron suspends production at stricken oil field
2023-03-20
Production at the Benchamas oil field in the Gulf of Thailand was suspended immediately after an accident last week and remains offline, US oil giant Chevron Corp said in a statement on Monday.Continue Reading
COVID-19 White Paper debate: MPs raise questions on preparations for future pandemics and public spending
2023-03-20
Building up local vaccine development capabilities and having access to independent data and research were among suggestions proposed by MPs.Continue Reading
China’s President Xi Jinping condemns killings of miners in CAR
2023-03-20
President Xi Jinping condemns the killing of nine Chinese nationals in the Central African Republic.Continue Reading
Japan PM says India ‘indispensable’ in ensuring free Indo-Pacific
2023-03-20
NEW DELHI: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday (Mar 20) called India vital to ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific after talks with his counterpart touching on shared concerns about China. Speaking in New Delhi after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Kishida laid out plans for billions of dollarsContinue Reading
PPRP re-election machine rolls into action
2023-03-20
The ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) is set to announce its nationwide potential candidates on March 30 in Bangkok, according to Narumon Pinyosinwat, who is directing the party’s election bid in the capital.Continue Reading
Chuan reiterates satisfaction ahead of House meet
2023-03-20
House Speaker Chuan Leekpai on Monday expressed satisfaction with the overall performance of MPs despite frequent collapses of meetings in the House’s final session.Continue Reading