Russia says it will cut back operations near Ukrainian capital
By AP, published by Belfast Telegraph RUSSIA’S military said today (Mar. 29) it would “fundamentally” cut back operations near Ukraine’s capital and a northern city, potentially a significant concession by Moscow amid talks aimed at ending the war that began more than a month ago. Russia’s deputy defence minister said Moscow has decided to […]
Read MoreBangkok panel allows water sprinkling during Songkran festival
THE Bangkok Communicable Disease Committee today (Mar. 29) allowed traditional Songkran activities including water sprinkling with the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) executive committee chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha still to approve the rules and regulation, Matichon newspaper said. CCSA executive panel is expected to pass these regulations on Mar. 31 to […]
Read MoreArmed forces propose token cut in fiscal 2023 funding
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THE ARMED FORCES have proposed a token cut in their respective funding for fiscal 2023 in the face of the sustained pandemic situation, a military source said today (Mar.29). The defence spendings for next fiscal year will total 197.29 billion baht, compared to 201.66 billion baht provided for the current fiscal […]
Read MoreLand dept moving against Thanathorn’s mum over encroachment
DEPUTY Interior Minister Niphon Boonyamanee said this morning (Mar. 29) investigation into allegations that Mrs. Somphon Juangroongruangkit, the mother of Progressive Movement chairman Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, encroached on a reserved forest in Ratchaburi province will be concluded in a day or two, Matichon newspaper said. Information on these allegations gathered by the Land Development Department and […]
Read MorePutin does not seem ready for compromise on Ukraine – US official
By Reuters, published by ChannelNews Asia, plus BBC Lviv/Kharkiv, Ukraine – Ukraine and Russia were preparing on Monday (Mar. 28) for the first face-to-face peace talks in more than two weeks, but a senior US official said Russian President Vladimir Putin did not appear ready to make compromises to end the war. Ukrainian officials […]
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