Новости за 14.05.2019

The Board of Investment (BoI) reports foreign investment applications for government incentives in the first quarter rose sharply by 253% to a total value of 84.1 billion baht.

The results of the Democrat Party's much anticipated leadership race will be revealed tomorrow and the odds are likely to swing in Jurin Laksanavisit's favour, according to a highly placed source in the party.

The Judicial Commission has assigned a team of senior judges to investigate allegations a regional chief judge threw a tantrum when he was asked by a Nakhon Si Thammarat policeman to produce his driving licence.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives says it has received reports that the dry season caused 180 million baht of economic damage, although the rice crop was unaffected.

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) is working to form a coalition government as 11 small parties have announced they are backing a PPRP-led alliance.

The army has struck a deal to buy 37 "refurbished" Stryker armoured vehicles, worth US$80 million, from the United States.

His Majesty the King has conveyed his thanks to everyone involved in organising the coronation ceremonies on May 4-6, according to an announcement released by the Bureau of the Royal Household on Sunday.

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is in talks with Crystal Palace for a possible takeover of the English Premier League club, his close associate confirmed yesterday.

The European prospect is hanging up his gloves for good.

Once a top prospect at 135 pounds, Tom Duquesnoy is walking away from mixed martial arts.

Duquesnoy, 25, announced his retirement from the sport Sunday in an Instagram post.

“Today I decide to go on a different path that attracts me a lot more and that takes me a big part of my energy,” Duquesnoy wrote. “My new activities are such that I can not be fully devoted to high level training. I respect that sport too well to... Читать дальше...

I’m convinced that Russell Wilson is not human. I don’t watch football, but I do watch SportsCenter and at this point, I’m waiting for the Seattle Seahawks quarterback video clip that shows him getting sacked and all of his computer wires getting exposed. Or, I’m waiting for Alfonso Ribeiro to escape from the subway…

Kyle Mizokami

Security,

That's because millions of people who die. 

Pakistan is clearly developing a robust nuclear capability that can not only deter but fight a nuclear war.

Sandwiched between Iran, China, India and Afghanistan, Pakistan lives in a complicated neighborhood with a variety of security issues. One of the nine known states known to have nuclear weapons, Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal and doctrine are continually evolving to match perceived threats. A nuclear power for decades... Читать дальше...