By Yuras Karmanau, AP, and published by US News & World Report, plus BBC Lviv, Ukraine – Russia widened its military offensive in Ukraine today (Mar. 11), striking airfields in the west and an industrial city in the east for the first time as a huge armoured column long stalled outside Kyiv was on the
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Thammanat keeps splinter parties consolidated as ‘independent group’
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THAI ECONOMIC MP Thammanat Prompao today (Mar.11) managed to keep several splinter parties consolidated as an “independent group” of lawmakers who may or may not cast a vote of confidence for Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha following a future censure debate. Thammanat hosted a luncheon for members of varied splinter parties,
Read moreCooking gas, power bills set to rise soon
THE PRICE of cooking gas, or liquified petroleum gas (LPG), will be rising by 15 baht per 15-kg cylinder on March 31 to reflect the true cost, Sanook.com said today (Mar. 11). Deputy Premier / Energy Ministry Supattanapong Punmeechaow said the price hike was in line with energy prices escalating to a 14-year high
Read moreNew Omicron strain killing hundreds everyday in HK has not reached Thailand
A NEW MUTANT strain of Omicron dubbed BA.2.2 has led to Hong Kong recording the highest death rate in the world but fortunately it has not spread to Thailand, Amarin TV said today (Mar. 11). This variant is unique to Hong Kong but has been seen in the UK, Singapore and Australia, according to
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