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‘Only Team DAP’: Loke’s rebuttal over alleged party factions draws pullback from UMNO chief Zahid
Read more: ‘Only Team DAP’: Loke’s rebuttal over alleged party factions draws pullback from UMNO chief ZahidDAP secretary-general Anthony Loke on Sunday (Jan 18) denied Zahid’s claims that a “Team B” existed within the party and refuted that he had discussed the matter with him.
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Indonesian authorities find wreckage of missing surveillance plane with 11 on board
Read more: Indonesian authorities find wreckage of missing surveillance plane with 11 on boardThere were eight crew members and three passengers on board the plane, which was chartered by Indonesia’s Marine Affairs and Fisheries Ministry to conduct air surveillance on fisheries.
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When Trump meets Xi: What’s on the agenda and who might have the upper hand?
Read more: When Trump meets Xi: What’s on the agenda and who might have the upper hand?The high-stakes meeting will test how far both countries are willing to steady ties strained by trade disputes, tech rivalry and geopolitical competition, analysts told CNA.
Thailand
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Bright but patchy outlook for solar push
Read more: Bright but patchy outlook for solar pushStronger promotion of solar power by Thai authorities amid an energy crisis holds promise, but still faces challenges, say industry analysts.
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Virtual banks allotted more time
Read more: Virtual banks allotted more timeThe Bank of Thailand has given virtual bank licence applicants additional time to meet pre-licensing conditions, even if they face delays beyond the specified timeline.
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Missing 57 million litres of fuel off-loaded at sea
Read more: Missing 57 million litres of fuel off-loaded at seaFifty-seven million litres of fuel that did not reach oil depots in the southern province of Surat Thani were off-loaded from tankers to a fleet of small ships at sea, according to Justice Minister Pol Lt Gen Rutthapon Naowarat.
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Dining sector poised for downturn
Read more: Dining sector poised for downturnRestaurants are bracing for less vibrant sales during the Songkran holiday this year, which runs from April 11-15, according to the Thai Restaurant Association.
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Global tensions hit home
Read more: Global tensions hit homeWith the US-Israel battle against Iran entering its sixth week, the global economy continues to feel the effects stemming from the closure of a key oil shipping route, the Strait of Hormuz.
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‘Only Team DAP’: Loke’s rebuttal over alleged party factions draws pullback from UMNO chief Zahid
Read more: ‘Only Team DAP’: Loke’s rebuttal over alleged party factions draws pullback from UMNO chief ZahidDAP secretary-general Anthony Loke on Sunday (Jan 18) denied Zahid’s claims that a “Team B” existed within the party and refuted that he had discussed the matter with him.
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Indonesian authorities find wreckage of missing surveillance plane with 11 on board
Read more: Indonesian authorities find wreckage of missing surveillance plane with 11 on boardThere were eight crew members and three passengers on board the plane, which was chartered by Indonesia’s Marine Affairs and Fisheries Ministry to conduct air surveillance on fisheries.
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Senator to grill health agency over hospital debt
Read more: Senator to grill health agency over hospital debtThe chair of the Senate health committee plans to scrutinise the finances of the National Health Security Office (NHSO) during debate on the government’s policy statement to parliament on April 9-10.
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Hazardous levels of smog over most of Thailand
Read more: Hazardous levels of smog over most of ThailandHazardous levels of ultrafine dust shrouded Bangkok and 58 of the 76 provinces late Sunday afternoon with red levels of smog in 10 northern and northeastern provinces, according to the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda).
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Refinery feels heat in DSI probe
Read more: Refinery feels heat in DSI probeThe Department of Special Investigation (DSI) will summon PC Siam Petroleum in Surat Thani and ask them to clarify allegations of oil hoarding by the company, as the case may be treated as a special case.