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Worried over boycott calls, Myanmar’s junta moves to counter dissent at the ballot box
Read more: Worried over boycott calls, Myanmar’s junta moves to counter dissent at the ballot boxVoting kicks off on Sunday (Dec 28) and will be held over three phases, limited to areas where the military maintains varying degrees of control.
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New details of Malaysia’s 1MDB settlement with Goldman Sachs emerge as arbitration dispute drags on
Read more: New details of Malaysia’s 1MDB settlement with Goldman Sachs emerge as arbitration dispute drags onPrime Minister Anwar Ibrahim previously described Malaysia’s 2020 settlement with Goldman Sachs over the 1MDB scandal as “done hastily” and “too small”. CNA has uncovered new details about the confidential agreement.
Thailand
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Thailand wilts as ‘financial summer’ batters households
Read more: Thailand wilts as ‘financial summer’ batters householdsAs temperatures climb across Thailand, households are feeling more than just the heat. This year’s hot season has brought a sharp rise in living costs, particularly fuel prices, tightening budgets and amplifying financial strain.
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Rising oil, power costs weigh on steel
Read more: Rising oil, power costs weigh on steelThailand’s steel and iron industry is reeling from the impact of soaring oil prices triggered by the Middle East conflict, as higher shipping costs for imported iron ore — the key raw material for steelmaking — push production expenses to new heights.
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Regulator offers 3 power tariff rates
Read more: Regulator offers 3 power tariff ratesThe Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is preparing to announce a higher power tariff for May to August once it gathers public input on an appropriate rate amid a war in the Middle East.
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68 Indians held in Pattaya online gambling raids
Read more: 68 Indians held in Pattaya online gambling raidsPolice in Pattaya have dismantled two online gambling networks in a single day with a combined annual turnover of 2.3 billion baht, following separate raids on two villas that netted 68 Indian nationals.
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Ang Thong oil depot probe making progress
Read more: Ang Thong oil depot probe making progressPolice are stepping up an investigation into an oil depot in Ang Thong province after two partner companies submitted key documents, while authorities are also considering whether the case may involve fuel hoarding or sales at prices above controlled levels.
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Worried over boycott calls, Myanmar’s junta moves to counter dissent at the ballot box
Read more: Worried over boycott calls, Myanmar’s junta moves to counter dissent at the ballot boxVoting kicks off on Sunday (Dec 28) and will be held over three phases, limited to areas where the military maintains varying degrees of control.
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Govt eyes fuel tax reduction
Read more: Govt eyes fuel tax reductionThe government may be forced to implement fuel tax reductions if the Oil Fuel Fund proves insufficient to stabilise domestic prices, Deputy Prime Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas has warned.
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MFA proposes slashing visa-free tourist period in half
Read more: MFA proposes slashing visa-free tourist period in halfThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs has proposed reducing the visa-free tourist period from 60 days to 30 days, citing national security concerns.
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Army intelligence warns Cambodia is stockpiling weapons
Read more: Army intelligence warns Cambodia is stockpiling weaponsThe Thai army intelligence chief has warned that the border conflict with Cambodia could reignite, pointing out that Phnom Penh has placed large orders for weaponary.