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  • MHA grants FCRA nod to 67 associations across India this year so far
    New Delhi [India], January 18 (ANI): The Minister of Home Affairs (MHA) has granted certificates under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) to a total of 67 associations this year so far, as these institutions are engaged in social, cultural, educational, religious and economic activities benefitting a larger community across the country. His Holiness the Dalai Lama Charitable Trust, Sambhavna Trust, Vyomini Soc
    18 January 18 2025
    http://www.bangkoknews.net/news/274957439/mha-grants-fcra-nod-to-67-associations-across-india-this-year-so-far
  • World Uyghur Congress stages global protests against deportation of Uyghur refugees to China
    Munich [Germany], January 18 (ANI): Protests erupted worldwide as the World Uyghur Congress, its affiliate organizations, and other Uyghur groups rallied in front of Thai embassies, urging the Thai government not to repatriate 48 Uyghur refugees to China, where they face severe persecution and torture. In a post on X, the World Uyghur Congress stated, "Today, the World Uyghur Congress, its affiliate organizations, and oth
    18 January 18 2025
    http://www.bangkoknews.net/news/274957309/world-uyghur-congress-stages-global-protests-against-deportation-of-uyghur-refugees-to-china
  • Thai resort island Phuket grapples with growing garbage crisis

    PHUKET, THAILAND - Plastic bottles and empty beer cans roll on the sea floor in the waters around Phuket in southern Thailand, while ever more garbage piles up on the island itself, a tourist hotspot better known for its pristine beaches and stunning sunsets.

    In one corner of the island, trucks and tractors trundle back and forth moving piles of trash around a sprawling landfill, the final destination for much of

    18 January 18 2025
    http://www.bangkoknews.net/news/274957213/thai-resort-island-phuket-grapples-with-growing-garbage-crisis
  • Roundup: HKSAR gov't pays great efforts to rescue Hong Kong residents trapped in Southeast Asian countries

    HONG KONG, Jan. 18 (Xinhua) -- The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government has recently met with the consul-generals of Thailand and Myanmar, and adjusted the travel alert level for southeastern regions of Myanmar, in response to concerns that Hong Kong residents suspected of being trapped in Southeast Asian countries.

    Since the second quarter of 2024, there have been signs of a resurgence in

    18 January 18 2025
    http://www.bangkoknews.net/news/274957124/roundup-hksar-govt-pays-great-efforts-to-rescue-hong-kong-residents-trapped-in-southeast-asian-countries
  • Thai PM urges crack-down on transnational crimes to protect tourists

    BANGKOK, Jan. 18 (Xinhua) -- Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has asked concerned departments to enhance coordination to tackle transnational crimes and protect tourists.

    Chairing a high-level meeting at the government house Friday, Paetongtarn directed relevant agencies to intensify promotion for travelers to boost confidence.

    Paetongtarn said she plans to personally use video messages to empha

    18 January 18 2025
    http://www.bangkoknews.net/news/274956004/thai-pm-urges-crack-down-on-transnational-crimes-to-protect-tourists
  • Satwik-Chirag reach semi-finals at India Open 2025; Sindhu and Kiran George lose
    New Delhi [India], January 17 (ANI): Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty stayed on course for their second consecutive India Open final with a straight games win over Korea's Yong Jin and Kang Min Hyuk in the men's doubles quarterfinals while PV Sindhu and Kiran George were knocked out of the BWF World Tour Super 750 event at the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall on Friday. Satwik and Chirag were at their dominant best in their
    17 January 17 2025
    http://www.bangkoknews.net/news/274954842/satwik-chirag-reach-semi-finals-at-india-open-2025-sindhu-and-kiran-george-lose
  • Thailand prepares to celebrate Chinese New Year with nationwide festivities

    BANGKOK, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) -- Thailand is set to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year with a wide range of festivities across the capital Bangkok and other major cities, marking a historic milestone in Thai-Chinese diplomatic relations.

    Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Thai Minister of Tourism and Sports Sorawong Thienthong said this year's celebrations not only reflect the vibrant traditions of Chine

    17 January 17 2025
    http://www.bangkoknews.net/news/274954769/thailand-prepares-to-celebrate-chinese-new-year-with-nationwide-festivities
  • 12 arrested in joint operation by Chinese, Thai police in actor's trafficking case

    BEIJING, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) -- Chinese and Thai police have arrested 12 suspects in connection with a human trafficking case involving a Chinese actor surnamed Wang, who was deceived into a scam and subsequently trapped on the Thailand-Myanmar border, China's Ministry of Public Security said on Friday.

    The case has drawn significant public attention after Wang, along with several others, was deceived into travelin

    17 January 17 2025
    http://www.bangkoknews.net/news/274954633/12-arrested-in-joint-operation-by-chinese-thai-police-in-actor-trafficking-case
  • U.S., Thailand agree to peaceful use of nuclear energy
    Washington DC (UPI) Jan 14, 2025 Officials for the United States and Thailand on Tuesday signed an Agreement for Cooperation Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy between the two nations. U.S. Ambassador to Thailand Robert Godec and Thailand's Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Supamas Isaraghakdi signed the cooperative agreement on behalf of their respective nations in Bangkok, the U.
    17 January 17 2025
    https://www.nuclearpowerdaily.com/reports/US_Thailand_agree_to_peaceful_use_of_nuclear_energy_999.html
  • Xinhua Photo Daily | Jan. 17, 2025

    BEIJING, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) -- A selection of the best press photos from Xinhua.

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    17 January 17 2025
    http://www.bangkoknews.net/news/274952861/xinhua-photo-daily--jan-17-2025