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  • Politics NewsUkraine peace summit show different priorities for Asian leaders

    Ukraine peace summit show different priorities for Asian leaders

    The Summit on Peace in Ukraine, held in Switzerland on June 15 to address the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian conflict, saw limited participation from Asian nations. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, one of the few Asian leaders in attendance, called for global collaboration to establish a “fair and lasting peace” in Ukraine. Despite Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s appeal for broader Asian leader…

  • Business NewsOil prices surge amid Middle East tensions and Russia-Ukraine war

    Oil prices surge amid Middle East tensions and Russia-Ukraine war

    Tensions in the Middle East and ongoing conflicts between Russia and Ukraine have elevated crude oil prices. Notwithstanding the fragile global economic climate, crude oil prices experienced a dip in the first quarter of the year, as the OPEC+ group of producers continued to restrict supply. Near the start of April 2024, the ICE Brent crude oil price has reached…

  • World NewsChild abductions: Ukraine’s first lady spotlights Russian actions

    Child abductions: Ukraine’s first lady spotlights Russian actions

    Olena Zelenska, the First Lady of Ukraine, urged the global community, particularly Asian nations, to remain alert to the situation in Ukraine. Amid its full-scale invasion, she revealed alarming instances of child abductions, with Ukrainian children being kidnapped by Russia. Her appeal, primarily directed at the international community, aims at keeping the attention on Ukraine instead of other global issues.…

  • Economy NewsThai economy caught in global crossfire as Israel-Hamas tensions fuel price hike fears

    Thai economy caught in global crossfire as Israel-Hamas tensions fuel price hike fears

    The Thai economy, already tested by geopolitical conflicts over the past few years, is facing potential consequences from the hostilities between Israel and Hamas in the Middle East, as governments and corporations all over the world look for excuses and justifications to hike prices to obscene heights. It’s a well-worn tactic last seen in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine…

  • World NewsMissile hits Ukraine town: 43 injured, claims of Russian war crime rise

    Missile hits Ukraine town: 43 injured, claims of Russian war crime rise

    In an incident that shook the town of Pervomaisky in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, at least 43 individuals, of which 12 were children, sustained injuries. This tragedy was the result of a missile, believed to be of Russian origin, hitting a car park situated within a residential building, BBC reported. Ukrainian officials reported that this incident took place yesterday at around 1.30pm…

  • World NewsRussian defence ministry’s flight schedules “drone-ed” due to Ukraine attack

    Russian defence ministry’s flight schedules “drone-ed” due to Ukraine attack

    The Russian defence ministry announced that it faced a drone attack originating from Ukraine, causing a temporary disruption in flight schedules at Vnukovo International Airport in Moscow. The attack took place yesterday, involving about five drones and extended to surrounding territories as well. The defence authorities have clarified that all involved drones were shot down successfully, causing no harm to civilians…

  • World NewsUkraine thwarts Russia’s largest drone attack on Kyiv, president praises air defence

    Ukraine thwarts Russia’s largest drone attack on Kyiv, president praises air defence

    Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky commended the country’s air defence forces following Russia’s most extensive drone attack on Kyiv since the conflict began. Zelensky referred to the forces as “heroes” after military leaders reported that the majority of the kamikaze drones deployed by Russia were intercepted. Regrettably, two individuals lost their lives, and several others were injured by debris. Russia has…

  • World NewsRussia warns Kyiv of harsh response to future incursions after Belgorod attack

    Russia warns Kyiv of harsh response to future incursions after Belgorod attack

    Russia has issued a stern warning to Kyiv, stating that it will retaliate “extremely” harshly to any future incursions, following a significant attack on Russian soil. This comes after Moscow deployed jets and artillery to repel an armed group that crossed over from Ukraine. Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu addressed military officials, stating that Russia would continue to respond promptly…

  • World NewsVictory Day celebrations in Russia amidst ongoing conflict in Ukraine

    Victory Day celebrations in Russia amidst ongoing conflict in Ukraine

    As Russia’s troops continue their campaign in Ukraine and the country experiences sabotage attacks at home, Russians have recently celebrated the wartime Victory Day with hopes for success on the modern battlefield. President Vladimir Putin frequently links the ongoing conflict in Ukraine to the Soviet fight against Nazi Germany 80 years ago, a narrative widely accepted by many Russians due…

  • World NewsRussian trains hit by explosives near Ukraine

    Russian trains hit by explosives near Ukraine

    An unidentified explosive device has derailed a Russian freight train near the border with Ukraine, marking the second such incident in two consecutive days. This comes amid a series of attacks in Russia and Crimea, including a drone strike on an oil depot and power lines being blown up near Saint Petersburg. The explosions and strikes come as Russia prepares…

  • World NewsUS agrees to improve dialogue with China at G20 Summit

    US agrees to improve dialogue with China at G20 Summit

    It appears United States President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping listened to the sensible words of US Professor Jeffrey Sachs at the G20 Summit in Indonesia yesterday and sat around a table to talk instead of dragging the globe into yet another war. Both presidents met cordially ahead of the summit, in Bali, shook hands, posed for the cameras,…

  • Politics NewsGermany reveals Putin blames Ukraine for conflict

    Germany reveals Putin blames Ukraine for conflict

    The German Chancellor Olaf Scholz revealed yesterday that Russian President Vladimir Putin still blames Ukraine for the conflict between the two former Soviet states. Scholz called Putin on Tuesday to ask him to withdraw his troops from Ukraine and reenter negotiations to find a solution to the crisis which is having a domino effect on the world’s economy. But the…

  • Thailand video newsThailand News Today | One Thai province to declare Covid endemic on April 1

    Thailand News Today | One Thai province to declare Covid endemic on April 1

    After a Boeing 737-800 crashed in China, killing all 132 passengers on board, Thailand’s aviation officials have urged five Thai airlines to conduct thorough safety inspections of THEIR Boeing 737-800 aircraft. According to the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand, leading domestic airlines, including Nok Air and Thai Lion, must obtain a Certificate of Airworthiness for all operational 737-800s. China Eastern…

  • World NewsTourism school helps stranded Russians and Ukrainians in Koh Samui

    Tourism school helps stranded Russians and Ukrainians in Koh Samui

    A tourism school is helping stranded Russians and Ukrainians in Koh Samui stay in a hotel for about 4,000 baht a month. This is for up to 30 rooms at a hotel on Chaweng beach. Many Ukrainians can’t return home due to the violence from Russia’s invasion, while many Russians’ flights home have been canceled. Many Russians also can’t access…

  • World NewsRussian Embassy in Bangkok works with Thai tourism to help those stranded

    Russian Embassy in Bangkok works with Thai tourism to help those stranded

    The Russian embassy in Bangkok is working with Thai tourism authorities to help Russians stuck in Thailand following flight cancelations and payment problems. At a press conference yesterday, Russia’s ambassador to Thailand said 1,500 letters have been issued to extend visas for the roughly 6,500 Russians stranded across the country. This news comes after the Russian Consulate in Phuket announced…

  • World NewsUkraine president vows to defend Kyiv “relentlessly”

    Ukraine president vows to defend Kyiv “relentlessly”

    Even though Russian forces have killed at least 579 Ukrainian civilians in its now 18-day long invasion, Ukraine isn’t going down without a fight. The country’s president vowed “relentless defense” in the capital city of Kyiv last night, despite Russian troops advancing so far that there are fears of Kyiv becoming encircled “imminently”. AFP journalists say Russians are meeting resistance…

  • World NewsTourism official proposes payment solutions for Russians in Phuket

    Tourism official proposes payment solutions for Russians in Phuket

    Following the move by Mastercard and Visa to cut off services to cards issued in Russia, Phuket tourism officials are proposing solutions for Russians stranded there. Yesterday, the president of the Phuket Tourism Business Association proposed three possible solutions: Allow Thai commercial banks to support Russia’s Mir payments system, allow the use of Chinese payment systems such as union pay,…

  • World NewsPhuket call centre for Russians and Ukrainians gets positive reviews

    Phuket call centre for Russians and Ukrainians gets positive reviews

    Russians and Ukrainians stranded in Phuket are reportedly grateful for a new call centre that Phuket authorities set up to help them. One Thai guide who speaks Russian said he took calls from both Russians and Ukrainians to help them coordinate with Phuket immigration on visa issues. “The felt that they were not abandoned”. The director of the Tourism Authority…

  • World NewsThailand confirms neutral stance, encourages ‘dialogue’ on Russia-Ukraine

    Thailand confirms neutral stance, encourages ‘dialogue’ on Russia-Ukraine

    A government spokesman confirmed yesterday that Thailand will remain neutral on the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The spokesman said due to the threat by Covid-19, Thailand doesn’t want any international conflict to worsen the public health crisis. He also restated what foreign ministers have said, that all parties should excersise “maximum restraint”. He stressed that PM Prayut has supported a policy of…

  • Phuket NewsCall centre set up to help Ukrainian and Russian tourists in Phuket

    Call centre set up to help Ukrainian and Russian tourists in Phuket

    With a number of Russian and Ukrainian expats and tourists in Phuket, a call centre has been set up in the island province to help those who may need assistance during the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Those who need assistance can call 0939372086 or 0948191124. A local tourism official says the centre is prepared to help Ukrainians and…

  • World NewsAmbassador says Thailand must adapt tourism for Russians in current crisis

    Ambassador says Thailand must adapt tourism for Russians in current crisis

    Even though 6,000 Russian and Ukrainian tourists are stuck in Thailand due to the current crisis, Thailand’s ambassador to Russia said Thailand needs to form new tourism tactics for them. The ambassador told the Bangkok Post Thailand should adapt tourism to help with Russians’ needs in the current crisis. One idea he suggested was an app to let Russians use…

  • World NewsAmidst boycott of Russia, Putin threatens Ukrainian ‘statehood’

    Amidst boycott of Russia, Putin threatens Ukrainian ‘statehood’

    Amidst a boycott of Russia by several international corporations, Russian president Vladimir Putin threatened the existence of Ukrainian statehood yesterday. “The current (Ukrainian) authorities must understand that if they continue to do what they are doing, they are putting in question the future of Ukrainian statehood”. The most recent high profile boycott of Russia involves Mastercard and Visa suspending operations…

  • World NewsMastercard and Visa suspend services in Russia, Russian banks downplay effects

    Mastercard and Visa suspend services in Russia, Russian banks downplay effects

    Mastercard and Visa have announced that they will suspend their services in Russia. Visa cards issued in Russia will also stop working outside the country. The US President Joe Biden said that he welcomes the suspension. Meanwhile, Russian banks are downplaying the effects it will have on their clients. The Russia Central Bank stressed that cards would still operate normally…

  • World NewsRussians in Phuket granted 1 month extension to stay

    Russians in Phuket granted 1 month extension to stay

    Despite Russia banning Facebook in the country just 2 days ago, the Russian Consulate in Phuket has posted on its own Facebook page yesterday to announce that Russian citizens in Phuket can stay at least month longer than the original date on their visa. To do this, Russian travellers must go to Phuket immigration with their original letter from the…

  • World NewsRussia threatens up to 15 years for ‘fake news’ on military actions in Ukraine

    Russia threatens up to 15 years for ‘fake news’ on military actions in Ukraine

    Russia amended its criminal code yesterday and passed a law making the spread of ‘fake’ information a criminal offense. Intentionally spreading so-called fake information about the country’s military actions in the Ukraine can now be punishable with fines, and up to 15 years imprisonment. Russia’s lower house of parliament outlined a ‘sliding scale’ of penalties for people who have discredited…

  • World NewsThailand ‘worried’ about Ukraine violence, humanitarian crisis, representative tells UN

    Thailand ‘worried’ about Ukraine violence, humanitarian crisis, representative tells UN

    After Thailand backed a UN resolution against Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine, the country’s Permanent Representative said it is ‘worried’ about the ongoing violence and humanitarian crisis in the Ukraine. At a special session of the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, the representative said the violence will impact the rest of the world as well. “…will cause wider impacts for…

  • Thailand video newsThailand News Today | Thai nationals sign up to help defend Ukraine

    Thailand News Today | Thai nationals sign up to help defend Ukraine

    The final 3 defendants in a zero-dollar tourism scam exposed in 2016 were acquitted by the Thai Supreme Court yesterday. The court ruled that there was insufficient evidence to prove the case against the 3. The zero-dollar tourism scam involved cheap package tours for Chinese tourists, who would be accommodated in cheap hotels, and taken to certain restaurants and on…

  • Thailand video newsThailand News Today | Thailand backs UN resolution against Russia’s invasion

    Thailand News Today | Thailand backs UN resolution against Russia’s invasion

    Thailand voted in support of a UN resolution against Russia’s invasion, demanding that Russia “immediately, completely and unconditionally withdraw all of its military forces” from Ukraine. A total of 141 out of the 193 member states voted for the resolution at the UN General Assembly emergency meeting at its New York headquarters. PM Prayut Chan-o-cha said in a previous statement…

  • World NewsTourism authorities claim Russia-Ukraine conflict will affect industry

    Tourism authorities claim Russia-Ukraine conflict will affect industry

    After yesterday claiming that the situation in Ukraine wouldn’t affect UK to Thailand flights, officials from the Tourism Authority of Thailand now say the Russia-Ukraine conflict WILL impact tourism to Thailand. TAT’s deputy governor for marketing communications has now told the Bangkok Post that people might decide to cancel trips to Thailand because many airlines have had to divert or cancel…

  • World NewsUK hits Russia hard with economic sanctions for Ukraine invasion; targets banks, oligarchs, airlines

    UK hits Russia hard with economic sanctions for Ukraine invasion; targets banks, oligarchs, airlines

    In an address to members of parliament, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced what he is calling “the largest and most severe package of economic sanctions that Russia has ever seen”. The new sanctions target Russian oligarchs and banks, which will now be excluded from UK’s financial system. Additionally, the Russian national airline Aeroflot will be banned from landing flights…