Only 2 mobile operators bid for 1800-megahertz spectrum

14 Sept 04:31 Key points summarised by AI

DTAC Trinet and Advance Wireless were the sole participants in the NBTC's auction for nine 5-MHz licenses under the 1800-megahertz spectrum.
Each license started at 12,486 million baht, with bidders posting a 2.5 billion baht collateral and winners facing a three-installment payment structure.

Italy sends troops, toughens security laws after Milan clashes

Today 07:58 Key points summarised by AI

Italy deployed 500 troops to Milan and enacted stricter security laws, including easier detention for minors and new penalties for violent protest participation, following weekend riots and looting.
Nationwide fuel price protests, particularly in southern Italy, severely disrupted vital supply chains, forcing major pasta producers like Garofalo and Rummo to halt or scale back production.
The protests led to food shortages in southern supermarkets, prompting Transport Minister Salvini to pledge €480 million to address the fuel crisis, though some unions continue blockades.
Prime Minister Meloni condemned the violence, emphasizing that "destroying and stealing is not protest, it is crime," as the government faces upcoming elections dominated by economic, security, and immigration concerns.