In Thailand English-language News for April 20, 2018, Newsline presenter Sandra Hanutsaha tells us about: 00:46 | The committee tasked with the national reform strategy yesterday resolved to follow up developmental projects for the southern border region and examined reports and suggestions on the implementation of education development before submitting them to the Cabinet for […]
Asean Morning News Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu Australian warships challenged by Chinese military in South China Sea Three Australian warships were challenged by the Chinese military as they travelled through the disputed South China Sea earlier this month, the ABC can reveal. — ABC Commerce Min signs MoU on Mekong-Lancang Cooperation The Ministry […]
In Thailand English-language News for April 19, 2018, Newsline presenter Sandra Hanutsaha tells us about: 00:48 | Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday told a committee on Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) development policies to place an emphasis on developing labor residences and tasked the Board of Investment (BOI) with overseeing investment incentives. The EEC committee was tasked with […]
Asean Morning News Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu ASEAN turns blind eyes to Rohingya crisis On April 25, Association of Southeast Asian Nation (Asean) leaders are scheduled to meet in Singapore for their 32nd annual summit, as the 10-member regional bloc claims, “to discuss regional and international issues.” — Asia Times China pours $1.7m […]
In Thailand English-language News for April 18, 2018, Newsline presenter Cholaphansa Narula tells us about: 00:45 | Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha said yesterday that the Cabinet had resolved to appoint Sonthaya Khunpluem, leader of the Palangchon Party, as his political advisor. The Cabinet also agreed to appoint Ittipol Khunpluem as vice minister of tourism. Regarding the recent […]
Asean Morning News Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu Southeast Asia Looks Beyond China to Fund Massive Project Needs Across Southeast Asia, policy makers hungry for infrastructure investment are looking beyond China. — Bloomberg Realising ASEAN’s economic ambitions Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will head to the island republic of Singapore […]
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Authorities in the Thailand seaside royal city of Hua Hin are in damage control after a 54-year-old Norwegian man was mauled by a shark while swimming on one of its highly prized beaches. Video was first posted on the Facebook social media platform on Sunday, April 15 (and subsequently removed) showing a man identified in […]
Disturbing video has emerged of an altercation between two rival groups of ‘body snatchers’, at a Bangkok hospital, with reports of a woman suffering a gunshot wound as a result of the melee between the two groups of volunteers. Reportedly recorded in the early hours of Thursday (April 12) morning at the Central General […]
In Thailand English-language News for April 13, 2018, Newsline presenter Sandra Hanutsaha tells us about: 00:53 | A summit of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has honoured Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn for her role as the UN Special Ambassador for Zero Hunger and for her efforts to end malnutrition and poverty in Thailand […]
Asean Morning News Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu Razer, Lazada team up for Southeast Asia digital game store Razer and Lazada are joining forces to bring gamers in Southeast Asia the gaming goods. — Rappler Trade War Is Risk for Export-Led Southeast Asia, World Bank Says The World Bank warned that a trade war […]
In Thailand English-language News for March 5, 2018, Newsline presenter Sandra Hanutsaha tells us about: 00:45 | The Supreme Patriarch yesterday performed the eye-opening ceremony for two new Buddha statues for all personnel of the court to pay their respects to, in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the Constitutional Court (CC), which had the President […]
Asean Morning News Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu Exports, domestic demand deliver solid growth in Asia, Pacific: ADB Growth continues across most of the economies in developing Asia, supported by continued high demand for exports and rapidly expanding domestic demand, says an Asian Development Bank (ADB) report released on Wednesday. — Xinhua The economics […]
In Thailand English-language News for April 11, 2018, Newsline presenter Surapan Laotharanarit tells us about: 00:47 | Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha said yesterday that has not yet decided about his political future. He said that he had been told that deputy prime minister Somkid Jatusripitak plans to form a new political party, but as yet he has […]
Asean Morning News Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu Inequality, Migration, & Industry 4.0 Challenge GMS Prosperity The Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) countries have made stunning progress over the past quarter century. Once plagued by poverty, they are now economic success stories. — AEC News Today Foreign selling of Asia equities persists as trade tensions […]
In Thailand English-language News for April 10, 2018, Newsline presenter Surapan Laotharanarit tells us about: 00:47 | Delivering a keynote speech at Chulalongkorn University yesterday, Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday called on students and teachers to play a key role in moving the country forward in accordance with the Thailand 4.0 agenda and the 20-year […]