Malaysia’s Genting challenges incumbents as licences up for renewal in world’s top gambling hub HONG KONG: The government of Macau opened bids on Friday from seven companies, including a wildcard from Malaysian operator Genting, for licences to operate…
Teen fatally shoots friend with pistol
A 15-year-old boy was killed when a pistol was fired in a classroom at a Nonthaburi school, in an incident students and teachers initially pinned on a computer “explosion”. The incident took place Thursday afternoon in a computer class at Wat Lad Pla D…
Cannabis bill riles coalition
Bhumjaithai at odds with govt partners Relations among the government’s coalition partners have become strained due to a cannabis and hemp bill, with the Bhumjaithai Party slamming its withdrawal from parliament as being politically motivated. On Wedne…
Cardi B pleads guilty to two charges in strip club brawl case
NEW YORK – Cardi B on Thursday pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor charges in New York court, avoiding jail time in a deal that closes a years-long case alleging her involvement in a strip club brawl. On August 29, 2018, Cardi B was in the Angels Strip C…
US rail companies, unions reach ‘tentative’ deal to avert strike
WASHINGTON – A jubilant President Joe Biden announced a tentative deal Thursday to avoid a crippling strike by railroad unions following all-night talks as the clock ran down on threats to disrupt US supply chains in the run-up to midterm elections. “I…
K-pop stars NewJeans court controversy with racy lyrics
The all-girl group NewJeans, the latest teenage addition to South Korea’s K-pop scene, has triggered an outpouring of indignation over lyrics that are heavy with sexual innuendo. The five-member group launched their debut album NewJeans on Aug 1. The r…
Crypto scam alarms ring
The widespread impact of cryptocurrency investment scams that have hit the headlines in recent weeks highlights the need for improved financial literacy among investors, especially the young, as well as tougher regulations to prevent these financial cr…
Green growth is our only option
In the run-up to the UN Climate Change Conference in Sharm El-Sheikh, this year’s energy crisis has intensified the debate over what policies developing countries should be putting first. Some argue that poor countries should focus on development rathe…
BTS extension ‘not for BMA’
Rosana Tositrakul, a former candidate for Bangkok governor, on Wednesday called on Bangkok city council to not take on ownership of two sections of the Green Line to avoid incurring a massive financial burden that would hamper any attempts to lower tra…
Officials informed to use judgement in land cases
The land and building tax law lets local administrative officials decide whether landowners are managing their lands in such a way to avoid paying a higher tax rate, says finance permanent secretary Krisada Chinavicharana. He made the remark in respons…