China Applies to Join Pacific Trade Pact to Boost Economic Clout

Sales

September 17, 20210

BEIJING — China has filed an application to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), the commerce ministry said, as the world’s second-biggest economy looks to bolster its clout in trade.Commerce Minister …

‘Worn Out’: Dutch museum finds unknown Van Gogh drawing of old man

General

September 17, 20210

A Dutch museum on Thursday (September 16) unveiled a previously unknown work by Vincent van Gogh — a study for one of his best-known drawings, “Worn Out” — in which an old man sits in a chair with his head in his hands.Van Gogh “was really interested i…

Registration for 3rd “Rao Tiew Duay Kan” tourism program starts Sep 24

Fun & Games

September 17, 20210

Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports is set to launch the third phase of the “Rao Tiew Duay Kan” (We Travel Together) tourism promotion program on September 24th, by enabling Thai citizens who want hotel and air fare discounts, plus free food coup…

Thailand’s anti-graft body ordered to reveal its findings on DPM Prawit’s wristwatch scandal

September 16, 20210

The Central Administrative Court has ordered Thailand’s anti-graft watchdog, the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), to reveal its findings from an investigation into the expensive wristwatches seen being worn in public by Deputy Prime Minister…

Bangkok postpones reopening to visitors from abroad to October 15

Fun & Games

September 16, 20210

Bangkok will postpone its reopening to fully vaccinated and COVID-negative visitors from abroad, scheduled for October 1st, to October 15th, as the authorities want at least 70% of the city’s population vaccinated first, which is expected to be by mid-…

Can Prayut and Thammanat walk on separate tightropes?

General

September 16, 20210

They were skating on thin ice together like a pair, but, currently, the prime minister and arguably the most controversial man in his government coalition are drifting in opposite directions. Their paths have one thing in common, though: the treachery….

Thai parliament passes torture, enforced disappearance bills in 1st reading

Domestic Affairs

September 16, 20210

The House of Representatives, today (Thursday), passed the long-awaited four draft bills against torture and enforced disappearance by state officials, in its first reading with 368 votes for, one vote against and one abstention.The four draft bills we…

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