Day: June 26, 2021
Thousands climb Indonesian volcano for ritual sacrifice
By AFP, published by Channel NewsAsia Probolinggo, Indonesia – Thousands of worshippers trudged up an active Indonesian volcano today (June 26) to cast livestock and other offerings down its smouldering crater in a centuries-old religious ceremony. Every year people from the Tengger tribe gather from the surrounding highlands to throw fruit, vegetables, flowers and even …
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Anti-Prayut demonstrators march to Govt House
THE People’s Unity Group for Thailand led by red shirt leader Jatuporn Prompan joined by other groups encamped at the Government House after marching there from Phan Fa Lilat Bridge at 6 p.m. this evening (June 26) in a demonstration to pressure Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to resign, Thai Rath newspaper said. The march was …
Workers to get paid 50% during month-long camp lockdown
THE Prime Minister’s Office spokesman Mr. Anucha Burapachaisri said today (June 26) that the Labour Ministry will take care of the expenses and pay workers 50 percent of their salary on behalf of the entrepreneurs during the one-month closure of construction camps to control the spread of coronavirus, TV Channel 7 said. This step …
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Police gear up for rallies by two groups this evening
METROPOLITAN Police said two rallies are taking place this evening (June 26) with one being at Phan Fa Lilat Bridge and the other at Phitsanulok road with six companies of policemen having been fielded to control the situation and another 10 companies on standby for support if needed, TV Channel 7 said. Pol. Maj. Gen. …
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