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China’s Xi meets with ASEAN leaders amid stronger regional presence at WWII parade
Read more: China’s Xi meets with ASEAN leaders amid stronger regional presence at WWII paradeBilateral talks with leaders from Vietnam, Laos, Indonesia and Malaysia stressed closer economic cooperation and regional security – and in some cases, support for China’s Global Governance Initiative.
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One of Hong Kong’s last pro-democracy groups disbands amid national security crackdownRead more:
The League of Social Democrats was the only pro-democracy party in Hong Kong that still staged small street protests occasionally and held street booth activities to carry on its advocacy despite the risks.
One of Hong Kong’s last pro-democracy groups disbands amid national security crackdown
Thailand
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Anti-graft body defends ruling on Saksayam
Read more: Anti-graft body defends ruling on SaksayamThe National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has concluded its investigation into former transport minister Saksayam Chidchob, saying that there is no evidence that he intentionally filed false asset declarations or concealed information.
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Moody’s upgrades ratings for 7 financial institutions
Read more: Moody’s upgrades ratings for 7 financial institutionsMoody’s Ratings has affirmed the ratings of seven Thai financial institutions and revised their outlooks to stable from negative, following an improvement in Thailand’s sovereign outlook.
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Ten species flagged as birdstrike threat to flights in Thailand
Read more: Ten species flagged as birdstrike threat to flights in ThailandTen species of bird have been flagged as a growing threat to aviation safety in Thailand, with 6,118 birdstrikes reported nationwide over the past five years, causing damage worth hundreds of millions of baht.
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Council sees tourism as key driver of GDP
Read more: Council sees tourism as key driver of GDPThe Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) expects the tourism industry to be a major driver of GDP growth this year as flights and arrivals continue to rebound, though rising untaxed online travel agents and illegal foreign operators continue to limit the full benefits of the rebound.
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NCB frets over potential uptick in informal debt
Read more: NCB frets over potential uptick in informal debtThe National Credit Bureau (NCB) has expressed concern about a potential rise in informal debt amid subdued loan growth in the banking sector and an easing household debt-to-GDP ratio.
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China’s Xi meets with ASEAN leaders amid stronger regional presence at WWII parade
Read more: China’s Xi meets with ASEAN leaders amid stronger regional presence at WWII paradeBilateral talks with leaders from Vietnam, Laos, Indonesia and Malaysia stressed closer economic cooperation and regional security – and in some cases, support for China’s Global Governance Initiative.
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Students ask court to annul general election
Read more: Students ask court to annul general electionA group of university students on Monday asked the Central Administrative Court to annul the Feb 8 general election, claiming that the barcodes and QR codes on ballot papers could illegally expose voters’ choices.
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Bhumjaithai bags 2 more minnows to boost govt numbers
Read more: Bhumjaithai bags 2 more minnows to boost govt numbersThe Bhumjaithai Party’s campaign to woo small parties to its side continued on Monday with the addition of two more small parties to the new government coalition.
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PM Anutin’s party to handle security and economic affairs
Read more: PM Anutin’s party to handle security and economic affairsCaretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said that in his next government, his Bhumjaithai Party will take responsibility for security and economic affairs.