XSpring, KTC introduce cash card for digital assets
XSpring Capital has teamed up with Krungthai Card (KTC) to launch a product that converts digital assets into cash.
Russian strikes near Ukraine nuclear plant kill 14
KYIV: Ukraine on Wednesday accused Russia of carrying out rocket strikes that killed 14 civilians in areas near a nuclear power plant, as the G7 warned that Russian control of the facility "endangers the region".
Flight searches out of Hong Kong jump 290% with Bangkok top pick
Bangkok tops online searches for flights out of Hong Kong after it announced shorter hotel requirements and Phuket is among the trending destinations for travellers.
Ratchanok likely to meet Phittayaporn
World No.8 Ratchanok Intanon could face her Thai compatriot Phittayaporn Chaiwan in the second round of the world championships later this month.
Prayut: Let court rule on tenure dispute
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has urged critics to withhold judgement until the Constitutional Court rules on the dispute regarding an eight-year limit on his premiership.
House meeting on organic bill collapses
A joint meeting of MPs and senators on an organic bill governing the elections of MPs collapsed on Wednesday due to a lack of quorum, increasing the chance of the draft law's 180-day deadline expiring before it is endorsed.
China warns it will not tolerate Taiwan 'separatists'
BEIJING: China on Wednesday vowed zero tolerance for "separatist activities" in Taiwan and reaffirmed that it would take the self-ruled island by force if necessary.
US inflation eases in July amid falling oil prices
WASHINGTON: US inflation eased slightly in July, according to official data Wednesday, potentially taking pressure off the Federal Reserve to hike interest rates sharply while bringing a much-needed boost to President Joe Biden just months before crucial midterm elections.
Malaysia urges Asean states to engage Myanmar junta's rivals
Malaysia wants a clear endgame in Myanmar' faltering peace process and is advocating direct engagement by Asean states with the junta's opponents, and bringing other countries into the fold, its foreign minister said on Wednesday.
Over 1m tonnes of goods transported on China-Laos Railway
KUNMING: The total volume of imported and exported goods transported via the China-Laos Railway has reached 1.02 million tonnes since the railway's opening eight months ago, with total worth of about 9.14 billion yuan (48 billion baht).
Prayut confirms ousted Sri Lankan president will temporarily stay in Thailand
PM Prayut confirms the ousted president of Sri Lanka will stay in Thailand on humanitarian grounds as he looks for asylum in a third country.
Hospitel, hotel isolation may end next month
The Department of Health Service Support will ask the Public Health Ministry to consider ending hospitel and hotel isolation next month in response to the improving Covid-19 situation.
Heat, drought rekindle huge wildfire in southwest France
BORDEAUX: A fire that destroyed thousands of hectares of tinder-dry forest in southwest France has flared again amid a fierce drought and the summer's latest wave of extreme heat, officials said Wednesday.
Tomboys file complaint over multimillion-baht breast removal surgery fraud
Five tomboys filed a fraud complaint against a tomboy-cum-broker who allegedly failed to arrange breast removal surgery for them after collecting their money.
Mountain B pub fire death toll rises to 16
The death toll from the Mountain B nightclub fire has risen to 16, officials said on Wednesday, with dozens more still in hospital.
What we know of the symptoms and spread of monkeypox
With monkeypox surging across the world, experts are gathering more evidence on how people catch it and its typical symptoms.
13 killed in Russian strikes near nuclear plant
KYIV, Ukraine: Ukraine on Wednesday accused Russia of rocket strikes that killed 13 civilians in areas near a Russian-held power plant, where renewed fighting has raised fears of a nuclear disaster.
Dead driver found in car 12 hours after motorway crash
The driver of a crashed car found dead inside the crumpled wreckage 12 hours later - after it had been towed to the highway police pound.
Philippines's Marcos rejects import of 300,000t sugar in lost opportunity for Thailand
MANILA: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has rejected a proposal to import an additional 300,000 tonnes of sugar, his press secretary said on Wednesday, despite an earlier announcement of approval by the industry regulator.
Beluga whale that was in River Seine dies
PARIS: The beluga whale which was lifted out of the River Seine earlier on Wednesday has died, despite the mission to save it, according to local authorities.
