Bowled out: Pakistan's cricketer-turned-PM Imran Khan loses office
Bowled out: Pakistan's cricketer-turned-PM Imran Khan loses officeImran Khan was thrown out of office by a no-confidence vote in the national assemblyISLAMABAD - Regarded as a wily cricket captain during his international playing days, Imran Khan found himself on a sticky wicket when it came to leading Pakistan. The Supreme Court ruled his action illegal Thursday, and having lost his majority in the assembly, Khan ran out of options. But he made little headway in improving Pakistan's financial situation, with galloping inflation, crippling debt and a feeble rupee undermining economic reform. The security situation also deteriorated on his watch, particularly since the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan last year. Pakistan's army is key to political power, and some analysts say Khan lost its crucial support -- claims both sides deny.
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April 10, 2022 00:09 UTC
Embattled Pakistani PM faces crucial vote
There is no vote for a new premier on the agenda, but that could change and Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) leader Shehbaz Sharif is the anointed candidate. "You will run proceedings of the house under the order of the Supreme Court," said a furious Shehbaz, wagging his finger. Khan, 69, said late Friday he had accepted a Supreme Court ruling that ordered the no-confidence vote, but insisted he was victim of a "regime change" conspiracy involving the United States. "I was disappointed with the Supreme Court decision but I want to make it clear that I respect the Supreme Court and Pakistan's judiciary," he said. Local media quoted an election commission official as saying it would take them at least seven months to prepare for a national vote.
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April 09, 2022 17:21 UTC
‘A cold but no fever’: Tiger cub seized from smugglers recovering well
The cub was seized by police of Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division on Wednesday, during a sting operation to catch Thais who had been selling wild animals via Facebook. Posing as buyers, the so-called Green cops arranged a rendezvous with the illegal wildlife traders at Central WestGate mall in Nonthaburi just north of Bangkok. There, they arrested three men and seized the four-month-old tiger cub from them. Police said the suspects confessed one of them had smuggled the cub from Laos over a natural border for the two other suspects to sell online for 400,000 baht. The department handed the cub to Buengchawak Wildlife Sanctuary to nurse it back to health.
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April 09, 2022 12:08 UTC
Entry to be easier from May
Passengers wait with their luggage at Suvarnabhumi airport on Feb 1, 2022, as Thailand resumes its quarantine free-travel scheme for vaccinated travellers. "The CCSA meeting discussed a number of measures as well as the easing of entry rules which will take effect next month," he said. Government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said the meeting discussed potential entry rule revisions for next month, including the scrapping of RT-PCR tests on arrival for visitors entering under one of the three travel safer tourist programmes. Taweesilp Wisanuyothin, spokesman for the CCSA, said attendees at the meeting agreed in principle on the need for friendlier measures. The rate of new infections from tourists entering Thailand from the beginning of this month would also be taken into consideration.
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April 09, 2022 02:34 UTC
Making trips to the dentist pleasant
Tepthai toothpaste was one of the country's top media spenders over the last few years. Kasi Suriyapan, director of Tepthai Product Co, said such huge spending is considered worthwhile as the Tepthai brand is rapidly becoming known among consumers as sales increase. "The ad spending aims to make consumers know what we are doing and the quality products we produce," said Ms Kasi, a daughter of Tepthai founder Sirikorn Chewpreecha. The family also decided to include Tepthai products in One Tambon, One Product (Otop) fairs since 2004. "Our most important strategy is to produce quality products and set high standards, while the brand-building will help reinforce business growth," she said.
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April 09, 2022 01:30 UTC
At least 50 killed in Ukraine train station attack
Russia denies using rockets that struck station being used as evacuation centreA Ukrainian police walks towards bodies covered with plastic sheets after a rocket attack killed at least 50 people on Friday at a train station in Kramatorsk that was being used to evacuate civilians. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described Russia as an “evil with no limits” after the attack, in which he said 300 were injured. Russia’s defence ministry denied launching the attack, claiming the missiles involved are used only by Ukrainian forces. They are to meet with President Zelensky to discuss latest developments in the war and the EU response. Britain has announced sanctions on the daughters of Russian President Vladimir Putin, a day after Washington did the same, and on Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
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April 08, 2022 15:45 UTC
Ban on new parties upheld for those shorn of rights
Ban on new parties upheld for those shorn of rightsThe parliamentary committee scrutinising bills amending two election-related organic laws yesterday shot down a move to allow people whose election rights were revoked from setting up a political party. Panel spokesman, Akradet Wongpitakroj, the Democrat MP for Ratchaburi, said 24 members rejected a proposal seeking to allow those banned from politics from forming political parties. Mr Akradet said the committee voted to keep annual membership fees and life-membership fees for political party members at 20 baht and 200 baht, respectively. He said the two controversial issues of primary voting and calculation and distribution of party-list seats will be discussed at the next meeting on April 20. He said committee members have to make sure proposed changes still reflect the charter's intention and can be implemented by parties.
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April 08, 2022 04:12 UTC
Merger review rejected
It is the first time such a request has been raised in an NBTC board meeting. Mr Prawit made the request in response to calls by NBTC management, the source said. The others were a request to seek a public hearing on the merger and a demand for a clear time frame for NBTC management and its subcommittee to scrutinise the planned merger. Five out of six NBTC board members attended the meeting on Thursday. Dtac's mobile arm dtac TriNet holds mobile licences from the NBTC office, while True's subsidiary True Move H Universal Communication operates a mobile business.
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April 08, 2022 03:55 UTC
Terracotta Warriors make a return to Japan
Published by The Street By Vidhi Choudhary This crypto evangelist wants ethereum to be used for buying more than just yachts, lamborghinis and Bored Ape NFTs. He first broke on to the crypto scene in 2013 when he wrote a white paper that led to the birth of the second most traded
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April 08, 2022 01:51 UTC
World-renowned health specialists reveal secrets of “Health Brings Wealth"
Dispelling any myths, “Health Brings Wealth” hopes to give applicable advice based on scientific findings to put into daily practice in the long-term. In this book, perspectives based on different medical fields are combined with discussion and how everyday choices can impact overall health systems. Some key highlights from the co-authors and experts emphasise key advice based on their respective specialist areas and how these impact each health system. Prof Jiří Dvořák’s mainly specialises in neurology and spinal injuries and conditions, sports medicine and lifestyle medicine that promotes a healthy lifestyle through research on the impact of exercise. His expertise on brain diseases and tumours will emphasise the important duty of the brain and how to optimise brain health and wellness as you age to prevent degenerating diseases, such as Alzheimer’s, dementia and Parkinson’s disease.
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April 07, 2022 11:05 UTC
Over 700 drugstores to serve as primary units for Covid patients with mild symptoms
He said public hospitals have been overwhelmed with outpatient cases, so the NHSO has teamed up with the Pharmacy Council to use drugstores as a new channel for taking care of green Covid patients. Jadet said each drugstore will be given Bt700 per Covid-19 patient and the cost covers:- Medical advice for patients “to behave” during self-isolation;- Cost of green chiretta herb capsules and basic drugs for treating symptoms, and other medicines doctors may prescribe, as well as the delivery cost;- Service fee for providing advice on medicine use and for monitoring the patient’s condition for 48 hours;- The cost for coordinating patient transfer when their condition deteriorates and they need hospitalisation.
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April 07, 2022 07:05 UTC
Bluedragon lawyer: cops abusing power
Bluedragon lawyer: cops abusing powerThe lawyer for the top executive of Bluedragon Lottery Co on Wednesday accused police of abusing their power under Section 157 of the Criminal Code. Speaking on behalf of Bluedragon's owner, Pachara Messiyaporn, lawyer Anantachai Chaidej shrugged off the charges against his client and accused police of attempting to silence the company. If other [lottery] platforms are not subject to legal action like Bluedragon, I will sue [the police] later on," he said. Mr Pachara denied all four charges and was released on bail after depositing a 100,000-baht cash surety. Mr Pachara further denied Ms Panrada was an executive of the company, as was stated on the arrest warrant issued for her.
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April 07, 2022 06:05 UTC
Bhumjaithai shortlists 200 MP candidates
Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul, centre, party MPs and guests attend the party's 14th anniversary at its head office in Bangkok's Chatuchak district on Wednesday. (Photo: Varuth Hirunyatheb)The Bhumjaithai Party has shortlisted more than 200 potential MP candidates for the next general election and plans to be represented in all constituencies, party leader Anutin Charnvirakul said on Wednesday. On Wednesday, Mr Anutin said Bhumjaithai intends to field candidates in all 400 constituencies nationwide and to also name 100 party-list candidates. Bhumjaithai also planned to stand candidates in Bangkok, which is not among its traditional strongholds. Bhumjaithai secretary-general Saksayam Chidchob, who is also transport minister, said the party was well-positioned for the general election and confirmed it has potential candidates lined up already.
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April 06, 2022 22:07 UTC
Tiger Woods intends to compete in Masters 2022
Woods suffered traumatic injuries to his right leg in a car accident 14 months ago. But when asked at the press conference if he believed he could win this week, Woods said without hesitation, "I do!" The 86th Masters will be held from April 7 to 10. On Tuesday, the tournament also announced players' first-day groupings. Woods was assigned to Group 14 with a scheduled tee time of around 10:30am.
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April 06, 2022 13:54 UTC
We’re not responsible for overpriced lottery tickets: Bluedragon
He claimed his online platform only provided a venue for some 39,000 vendors to sell tickets so buyers could shop "more conveniently”. Pachara also claimed his company received only Bt5 per lottery ticket as a scanning fee and providing the online platform service. Pachara said the scanned lottery tickets would be kept in a “strong room” of the company to prevent vendors from selling the tickets again after they are sold online. “So, the allegation that Bluedragon was the main cause for the overpriced tickets is not fair to the company. Bluedragon is also a main sponsor of Thai League 3 football apparently because of the profits earned from the online platform.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
April 06, 2022 12:36 UTC