Pheu Thai’s ‘ultra-populist’ digital wallet could backfire: NIDA academic
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THE PHEU THAI “ULTRA-POPULIST” campaign could probably worsen the economic conditions of the debt-ridden country and backfire on the party’s hopes for a landslide victory in the May 14 general election, said a noted academic today (Apr.6). Pichai Ratanadilok na Phuket, head of the National Institute of Development Administration’s Political […]
Read MorePattaya, navy helping Koh Larn cope with water shortage
WITH KOH Larn off Pattaya too being among the islands facing water shortage, this seaside city’s authorities together with the navy are now helping to partly alleviate the crisis by transporting badly-needed fresh water, Naewna newspaper said today (Apr. 6). Pattaya City Deputy Mayor Mr. Manoch Nongyai said this popular tourist destination has two […]
Read MoreThai woman caught smuggling cocaine at Phuket Airport
A THAI woman was arrested at Phuket Airport with a box containing 2.35 kg of cocaine worth over 10 million baht hidden in her modified suitcase and was taken to Sakhu police station for further legal action, Naewna newspaper said this morning (Apr. 6). Acting on a tip-off by the Office of Narcotics Control […]
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