By Reuters and published by CNA Jakarta – Indonesia’s capital Jakarta topped the list as the world’s most polluted city on Wednesday (Aug. 9), having consistently ranked among the 10 most polluted cities globally since May, according to data by Swiss air quality technology company IQAir. Jakarta, which has a population of over 10
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Pheu Thai calls on Move Forward to back Srettha for PM
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THE PHEU THAI HAS DESPERATELY called on the Move Forward to vote for the camp’s candidate for prime minister Srettha Thavisin amidst the likelihood of inadequate support from senators, partisan sources said today (Aug.9). Despite the fact that the Move Forward has been already dumped by the Pheu Thai out
Read moreActor quizzed over fake vehicle registration scam
POPULAR Thai-German actor Mario Maurer was questioned by cyber crime police over a fake classic and vintage vehicle registration scam but it is initially believed that he did not deliberately buy one with a fake vehicle registration booklet attached, Naewna newspaper said today (Aug. 9). After the questioning Mario briefly told the press that
Read moreThai growth forecasts may need to be revised down – central bank chief
By Reuters and published by CNA THAILAND’S economy continues to recover, helped by tourism and consumption, though the growth forecast may need to be revised down with exports weak this year, the central bank chief said today (Aug. 9). Inflation was falling faster than expected and interest rate decisions would focus on the economic
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