Month: March 2021
Myanmar protesters hold more rallies, World Bank warns of slump
By Reuters Staff, published by MSN News MYANMAR anti-coup protesters staged more rallies today (March 26) after the military reportedly shot dead nine people a day earlier and as the World Bank warned the country’s economy could slump 10% this year due to the turmoil. In a bid to increase pressure on the junta …
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Hundreds of delivery riders stage protest over new payment scheme
A PART of Sukhumvit road was blocked today (March 26) after hundreds of food and parcel delivery riders staged a protest over an online company slashing their per delivery pay by 31 percent, Sanook.com said. The protesters blocked the inbound side of Sukhumvit road in front of Soi 40 leaving one lane open to traffic …
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Woman who shaped Films: Leni Riefenstahl
By Itthi CT special to Thai Newsroom AS the Oscars near and the debate over women’s place in film returns, one name rings out: Leni Riefenstahl, one of the greatest filmmakers of the Modern Period. Her story begs the question: Do you measure a movie maker on merit (skill)? Or bow to political groups championing …
Ministry probing patient’s death after Covid vaccination
THE Public Health Ministry is investigating the death of an abdominal aneurysm patient who died of this same ailment after being given a Covid vaccine jab, Sanook.com said this morning (March 26, 2021). Deputy Public Health Minister Sophon Mekthon, who chairs the Subcommittee of Covid-19 Vaccine Administration and Management, said the unidentified patient who was …
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Security forces open fire on protesters in Myanmar’s Karen state
By AFP and published by Channel NewsAsia Yangon – Security forces opened fire today (March 25) on anti-coup protesters in Myanmar’s eastern Karen state, as demonstrators took to the streets in nationwide dawn rallies to demand a return to democracy. The military junta has unleashed a deadly wave of violence as it struggles to quell …
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Suspect found in cyberbullying of PM’s daughters
A SUSPECT in the cyberbullying of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s twin daughters, Ms Tanya and Ms Nittha, reported to Nang Loeng police station last evening but was released to again come as summoned on March 29, Sanook.com said today (March 25). The suspect, Mr. Wutthichai (surname withheld), 40, told police he came to show his …
Complaint filed against protest leaders, media for livestreaming rally
LUMPINI police station has received a complaint over last evening’s demonstration at Ratchaprasong intersection and asked to prosecute the demonstrators, particularly 11 people who gave speeches, as well as media outlets that livestreamed video and audio of the event, Thai Rath newspaper said today (March 25, 2021). Pol. Maj. Gen. Piya Tawichai, deputy chief and …
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Court orders MP to stop working in forest encroachment case
THE Supreme Court today (March 25) ordered Palang Pracharath Party MP Parina Kraikupt to stop performing her duties after accepting a case filed by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) alleging that her chicken farm had encroached on a reserved forest in Ratchaburi province, Siam Rath newspaper said. NACC said in its petition that the police …
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Bangkok to host ‘Longboard Dance Thailand 2021’
AS skateboard riding is a very popular sport at present, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) joined hands with le coq sportif Thailand, to hold “Longboard Dance Thailand 2021,” NNT said today (March 24, 2021). BMA spokesperson, Pol. Capt. Pongsakorn Kwanmuang together with President of Thailand Longboard Freestyle Dancing Association Mr. Attarapon Ketdee and ICC International …
Tugs work to free giant container ship stranded in Suez Canal
By Reuters Staff, published by Swissinfo.ch Cairo – The shortest shipping route from Europe to Asia remained blocked today (March 24) as eight tug boats struggled to free one of the world’s largest container ships after it ran aground in the Suez Canal. GAC, a Dubai-based marine services company, said authorities were still working to …
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Protesters start gathering at Ratchaprasong intersection
AS arranged by the Thammasat Alliance and Rally, a large crowd of demonstrators started assembling at Ratchaprasong intersection this evening (March 24) with more flocking in continuously, Thai Rath newspaper said. Reporters said that at 5.15 p.m.police had already closed the intersection to traffic and were maintaining tight security. The Thammasat group has arranged various …
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New Covid cluster found at Bangkok confectionery factory
THE Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) said today (March 24) that a new cluster of 17 coronavirus cases has been found at a confectionery factory in Bang Khun Thian district with three of them being Thai and 14 Myanmar citizens, Sanook.com said. CCSA’S assistant spokeswoman Dr. Apisamai Srirangsan said after revealing the daily Covid …
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Quit rice or dump climate change?
Commentary by Itthi CT Special to Thai Newsroom WHEN Climate Change activists tell you to stop eating rice and ban rice cultivation, it is time Thailand quit the Paris Accord. Singapore based Channel News Asia (CNA) on Tuesday March 23rd aired a programme calling people to halt consuming rice and meat because they cause deadly …
PM denies being dictatorial as more rallies loom
PRIME Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said late this morning (March 24) he has not done anything undemocratic, be it about demonstrations or other matters, but people must not forget they must not break the law, a lot of waivers have been given but when wrongdoings mount up then the judicial process has to proceed if not …
Prince Harry lands new job as a tech executive
By CNN Business London – Prince Harry has officially arrived in California. The Duke of Sussex has joined Silicon Valley startup BetterUp as its chief impact officer, the company told CNN Business today (March 23). A spokesperson for Harry also confirmed the prince’s new role. BetterUp provides coaching and mental health services to clients. The …
GPO starts human trials of domestically developed Covid-19 vaccine
THE Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO) has started human trials of a domestically developed Covid-19 vaccine and expects to deploy it next year, NNT said today (March 23, 2021) The trials are being conducted in cooperation with Mahidol University’s Faculty of Tropical Medicine by delivering shots to 18 volunteers on Monday. The home-grown vaccine candidate is …
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Constitutional amendments moving forward
PRIME Minister and Defense Minister, Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, says there are no issues with constitutional amendments as long as they comply with the law. The President of the National Assembly, Chuan Leekpai, says he has contacted all sides ahead of the extraordinary session of parliament, scheduled for April 7 and 8, 2021, NNT said today …
Myanmar junta blames protesters as EU, US impose sanctions
By Reuters Staff and published by Channel NewsAsia Yangon – Myanmar’s military accused anti-junta protesters of arson and violence as Western countries imposed more sanctions on individuals and groups linked to last month’s coup and an ensuing brutal crackdown on dissent. Junta spokesman Zaw Min Tun said 164 protesters had been killed in the violence …
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Alcohol checkpoints make a comeback – D-Day April 1
NATIONAL Police Chief Pol. Gen. Suwat Jangyodsuk today (March 23) issued an order for all police stations in Bangkok to again start setting up checkpoints from April 1 onwards, Amarin TV said. All the police stations were ordered to work out a plan on the locations of the checkpoints, the policemen who will be manning …
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Rambo Isan blasts cyber bullies for attacking PM’s twin daughters
LASHING out at cyber bullies for threatening Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s twin daughters today (March 23) is Assistant to the Prime Minister’s Office Minister Seksakon Atthawong, a red-shirt turncoat popularly known as Rambo Isan, who angrily said that this sort of action should be strongly condemned, Siam Rath newspaper said. Cyber harassment is unreasonable behaviour …
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Penguin speaks to mum after being moved to new prison
PEOPLE’S Party leader Mr. Parit Chivarak, or Penguin, was allowed to speak to his mother via a two-way radio this morning (March 23) after he was moved to a new prison to serve out a 15-day sentence for violating the jurisdiction of the court by announcing his hunger strike in the courtroom even though the …
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Drug-crazed youth kills pump worker, neighbour
A YOUNG Thai man who was still heavily drugged when he was arrested today (March 22) had stabbed a pump attendant to death last night then this morning shot dead his neighbour, TV Channel 7 said. Policemen from Sam Khok station in Pathum Thani province rushed to the single house where Ms Maliwan Saengchan, 40, …