Day: December 14, 2021
Myanmar shadow government approves use of stablecoin Tether
By Times of India Hong Kong – Myanmar’s shadow government said it would allow the use of the world’s largest stablecoin, Tether, as an official currency, potentially making it easier for it to raise funds and make payments. The National Unity Government (NUG), which comprises pro-democracy groups and remnants of Myanmar’s civilian administration that was …
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Buriram holding ‘Kite Flying Countdown New Year 2022’ festival
NORTHEASTERN Buriram province is inviting locals and tourists to join its unique “Kite Flying Countdown New Year 2022” festival being held from December 24 to January 2, 2022, Matichon newspaper said today (Dec. 13). This festival is taking place at Chang Arena Stadium where there will be an “aek” kite flying contest. These are …
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Southern by-election to see fierce contest among 3 coalition partners
By Thai Newsroom Reporters A BY-ELECTION FOR MPs in southern constituencies will likely feature unrelenting contests among three coalition partners in government, namely Palang Pracharath Party, Bhumjaithai Party and Democrat Party. The by-election in Chumphon Constituency 1 and Songkhla Constituency 6 is tentatively scheduled by the Election Commission on January 16 for an MP …
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Top official: Omicron likely to hit Thailand from mid-January
THE PUBLIC Health Ministry is now gearing up to take care of patients infected with the Omicron variant of coronavirus with a top official expecting an influx of cases from mid-January onwards, Matichon newspaper said today (Dec. 14). Dr. Somsak Ankasil, head of the Medical Services Department, said preparations were being made as one …
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Military training chopper crashes, two dead
A MILITARY TRAINING HELICOPTER crashed in Nakhon Sawan province at 9.35 a.m. this morning (Dec. 14) with the flight instructor and the pilot dying immediately after it plunged to earth, Amarin TV and Siam Rath newspaper said. The helicopter, made by the Chinese Enstrom Helicopter Corporation, crashed at the post office in front of …