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The gruesome road tragedy in Nakhon Ratchasima on Sunday night should serve as wake-up call for Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob to rethink continuing to allow the use of converted vans for public transport.

There's a significant sea change affecting Japanese defence policy. Some would say it's the result of a political tsunami. Others would argue it's a long overdue wake-up call.

'All political lives, unless they are cut off in midstream at a happy juncture, end in failure because that is the nature of politics and of human affairs," wrote British politician Enoch Powell half a century ago -- and then proceeded to demonstrate the truth of this proposition in his own lengthy but undistinguished political career.

SCG Packaging Plc (SCGP) has set a revenue target of 160 billion baht for this year as China's reopening and the tourism recovery are expected to boost packaging consumption.

Somchai Lertsutiwong, chief executive of Advanced Info Service (AIS), will continue in his leadership role at the country's leading mobile operator for at least another year, says Sarath Ratanavadi, vice-chairman of the company's board.

The Finance Ministry aims to achieve a balanced budget in a decade by improving its tax collection efficiency and expanding the tax base, says Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.

The cabinet yesterday approved a revised subsidy scheme to stimulate domestic tourism, expecting 112,000 eligible people to exercise their rights and generate 12.5 billion baht worth of spending.

Exports dropped for a third straight month in December, falling by 14.6% year-on-year, leading to annual growth of 5.5% in 2022.

Following the signing of the Paris Agreement by 193 states and the EU and after the COP27 climate summit in 2021, several major financial institutions came under fire for their continued support of fossil fuel companies. As governments worldwide introduce new climate policies and put pressure on oil and gas firms to improve operations and curb their carbon emissions, international organisation and environmentalists are asking that increased pressure be put on banks to cut funding for fossil fuel projects in favour of low-emissions alternatives.

Halliburton will return to shareholders half of its annual free cash flow after beating Q4 estimates. Halliburton will raise its dividend by 33%, the company said on Tuesday, as the world’s largest fracking services provider beat analyst estimates for fourth-quarter performance. Halliburton bought back $250 million in shares during Q4 2022, and saw quarterly earnings of $0.72 per share—this compares to $0.36 per share in Q4 a year ago. HAL’s Q4 revenues came in at $5.58 billion, also beating analyst... Читать дальше...

Effective communication with customers has never been more important, especially as we head into economic uncertainty. Remember these five tips when you're talking to your customers.

Trigger warning: sexual assault and harassment.An inappropriate Overwatch 2 game mode reappeared, but it’s not one to get excited about....

You probably don’t give chalk a whole lot of thought on regular basis—but maybe you should. Chalk isn’t just for old-school classrooms or for kids who want to (temporarily) beautify their driveways and sidewalks: No, the porous sedimentary rock actually has a considerable amount of practical uses around the house.…

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Gateway Pundit spoke to one of the lawyers defending the “Lulag” prisoners in Brasilia, Dr. Claudio Luis Caiano from São Paulo, Brazil, representing the legal organization SouLivre (I’m Free). Caiano says the dentention without evidence of around  700 detainees is a “clear violation of legal standards” and that detainees will be entitled to damages. How…

1. NYSE glitch leads to busted trades, prompts investigation  Reuters
2. New York Stock Exchange investigates 'technical issue' that briefly halted some trading  CNN
3. NYSE trading issues led to stocks being halted Tuesday morning  CNBC Television
4. NYSE returns to normal after early morning glitch  Crain's New York Business
5. NYSE Investigates Technical Issue That Caused Wild Market Open  Bloomberg
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Kylie Jenner has yet to receive praise for her Paris Fashion Week 2023 outfit choices and her latest has caused quite the stir on social media.

A Coronation Street resident is stabbed and left fighting for their life this week on the ITV soap, as a plot to murder Maria Connor leads to horrifying scenes

Mayor Lori Lightfoot discusses an email a member of her reelection campaign staff sent to CPS teachers during a Jan. 12 news conference.

A San Mateo County sheriff’s deputy blocks the entrance to a farm following a mass shooting on Jan. 24 in Half Moon Bay, California. Seven people were killed.

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WASHINGTON—Cheering for the incredible sleight-of-hand on display, President Joe Biden reportedly clapped in amazement Tuesday after an FBI agent pulled a document marked “top secret” from behind his ear. “Whoa-ho-ho! How the heck did you do that, man?” said the commander-in-chief, who appeared to beam with …

Heartbreak and body horror intersect in Laura Moss’ Birth/Rebirth, a homage to Frankenstein and David Cronenberg’s visceral nightmares that also puts motherhood—in various senses of the word—under the microscope. It just premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival and will stream on Shudder later this year.

Coronation Street's Max Turner was groomed into Griff Reynold's radicalised group, leaving him an outcast on the cobbles. Now, his actions have dangerous consequences.

CORRIE’S Alya Nazir is stabbed as she wrestles with a crazed knifeman intent on killing Maria Connor.