US seeks freedom for 2 American journalists in Myanmar
By AP, published by MSN News A US State Department official called today (June 2) for the immediate release of two American journalists who were arrested by Myanmar’s military junta. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said the arrests of Danial Fenster and Nathan Maung were of deep concern, and urged that they be freed […]
Read MoreHong Kong sports club tells staff members to get vaccinated or no bonus
Reuters Staff, published by Channel NewsAsia Hong Kong – A private Hong Kong sports club has instructed all staff members to get vaccinated for Covid-19 by the end of June or be denied future bonuses, promotions and pay rises. The request, an example of the rising pressure on residents in the Asian financial hub to […]
Read MorePrayut hits back at Thaksin, defies him to return
PRIME Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha this morning (June 2) defied former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to return after the latter said during a Clubhouse chat that if he were the head of the government he could pull the country out of its economic difficulties within six months, Sanook.com said. Gen Prayut was questioned about Thaksin’s […]
Read More2 dead as car driven by Treasury official crashes into shop
A SEDAN driven by a land appraiser at the Treasury Office in Samut Songkhram province crashed into a 20 baht miscellaneous goods store after trying dodge a motorcycle that cut in front of her leading to two persons being killed and four others including herself being injured, Sanook.com said this afternoon (June 2). Police […]
Read MoreHospital group to ask visiting US Deputy Secretary of State for vaccine help
THE Thai Private Hospital Association will today (June 2) ask Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman during a meeting with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha at Government House to help speed up delivery of Moderna coronavirus vaccine, TV Channel 7 said. Dr. Boon Wanasin, chairman of Thonburi Healthcare Group, said he will take representatives from […]
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