Myanmar democracy activists’ death sentences upheld, junta says
By Reuters and published by US News & World Report MYANMAR’S military government said on Friday (June 3) that appeals by two prominent democracy activists against their death sentences had been rejected, paving the way for the country’s first executions in decades. The government has received widespread condemnation abroad for ousting an elected government […]
Read MorePhuket cancels removing face masks in open air after just one day
AFTER having issued an announcement that people could remove their face masks in four circumstances on June 1, Phuket authorities today (June 3) cancelled permission to remove them in the open air, beaches, parks or well-ventilated places, Sanook.com said. In today’s announcement the island’s authorities said the public had to continue wearing surgical or […]
Read MorePratunam market lively again as tourists flock in
AFTER suffering during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic Pratunam market has now bounced back as crowds of both Thai and foreign tourists swarm in, INN News said today (May 3). With the relaxation of Covid control measures since the beginning of May, sales at both Pratunam’s department stores such as Krung Thong Plaza […]
Read MoreHouse okays 2023 budget bill after marathon debate
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES has approved in principle the 2023 budget bill following a three-day marathon debate. In a wee hour today (June 3), coalition MPs voted 278 against opposition MPs’ 194 votes, giving passage for the 3.18 trillion baht budget bill through its first reading and submitting it to a […]
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