Myanmar ethnic armed group says it captured hundreds of junta personnel
By AFP and published by CNA A MYANMAR ethnic armed group said today (May 6) it had captured a military command and taken hundreds of junta personnel prisoner in western Rakhine state, the latest blow to the military. Clashes have rocked Rakhine since the Arakan Army (AA) attacked security forces in November, ending a […]
Read MoreGovt dared to dismiss Central Bank Governor over digital wallet row
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THE DEMOCRATS TODAY (May 6) dared the Pheu Thai-led government to depose Bank of Thailand Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput for standing in the way of the questionable digital wallet project so they could go ahead with it unthwarted. Ramet Ratanachaweng, spokesperson of the opposition party, dared the Pheu Thai-led government in […]
Read MoreCommerce chambers oppose nationwide 400-baht daily minimum wage
CHAMBERS of Commerce nationwide and labour-intensive trade associations have scheduled a press conference tomorrow (May 7) to voice their opposition to the Pheu Thai-led government’s move to increase the daily minimum wage across the country to 400 baht from Oct. 1, 2024, Naewna newspaper said today. The press briefing will be led by Mr. […]
Read MoreActor Bernard Hill, of Titanic and Lord Of The Rings, has died at 79
By AP and published by CNA ACTOR Bernard Hill, who delivered a rousing cry before leading his people into battle in The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King and went down with the ship as the captain in Titanic, has died. Hill, 79, died on Sunday (May 5) morning, his agent […]
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