Alleged scam kingpin Chen Zhi arrested and extradited to China, Cambodia says
By Agencies and published by CNA Phnom Penh – Chinese-born tycoon Chen Zhi, accused of running internet scam centres that use trafficked workers in Cambodia, has been arrested in Cambodia and extradited to China, Phnom Penh said on Wednesday (Jan. 7). Cambodian authorities “have arrested three Chinese nationals namely Chen Zhi, Xu Ji Liang, […]
Read More38 million baht damage for 22 speedboats gutted by fire in Phuket
By Thai Newsroom and Amarin TV FORENSIC officers are investigating the cause of a big fire that gutted 22 speedboats at Phuket’s Chalong Bay pier this morning (Jan. 7) with total damage estimated at 38 million baht. Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn praised all agencies for swiftly putting out the blaze with service at this […]
Read MoreKarens declare independence with set up of Kawthoolei Republic
IN ANOTHER twist within the political landscape of Myanmar, which is wracked by a brutal civil war, the son of former commander of Karen National Defence Organisation (KNDO) Gen. Bo Mya today (Jan. 7) declared independence by establishing Kawthoolei Republic, Amarin TV and Naewna newspaper said. Maj. Gen. Nerdah Mya, who too is a […]
Read MoreEx-Thammasat education dean People’s choice for education minister
By Thai Newsroom Reporters FORMER THAMMASAT University dean Anuchart Puangsamlee was today (Jan.7) introduced as the People’s pick for education minister if the reformist camp eventually becomes core of a government after the Feb.8 election. Anuchart, a former dean of Thammasat University’s Faculty of Learning Science & Education, was formally introduced as education minister […]
Read MoreThai economy’s competitiveness is declining, central bank warns
By Reuters and published by CNA THAILAND’S central bank said on Wednesday (Jan. 7) the economy is facing challenges, including a sustained decline in competitiveness, with exports expected to be negatively affected by US tariffs and the persistently overvalued baht. Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy has been struggling with an appreciating currency, US tariffs, high […]
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