Myanmar ethnic minority fighters seize town from military
By AFP and published by CNA ETHNIC minority fighters battling Myanmar’s junta said on Saturday (Dec. 16) they seized a trading hub in Shan state, days after China said it had mediated a temporary ceasefire. Clashes have raged across Myanmar’s northern Shan state since the Arakan Army (AA), the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army […]
Read MoreTwo top Finance Ministry officials accused of shady Bangchak stock trade
THE Securities and Exchange Commission has reported that two senior Finance Ministry officials who are directors of Bangchak Corporation Plc had traded in this company’s shares while it was in the process of acquiring most of Esso Thailand’s shares, Matichon newspaper said this morning (Feb. 17). A review of SEC’s website shows that during […]
Read MoreRevenue Dept’s Twitter account hacked amid dispute over crypto trading tax
THE REVENUE Department’s Twitter account was hacked today (Jan. 16) and turned to promoting non-fungible tokens (NFTs) with the logo changed to one from Bored Ape Yacht Club, Sanook.com said. The hacking occurred amid a wave of criticism following the department’s announcement earlier this month it would be imposing a 15 percent capital gains […]
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