RTP plans to spend B22m on barriers
The Royal Thai Police (RTP) is preparing to spend 22 million baht to procure barriers equipped with light signals and stop signs to be set up at road checkpoints.Continue Reading
Protest post riles Iranians
The Iranian Embassy in Thailand dismissed a Twitter post by Progressive Movement chairman Thanathorn Juangroonruangkit, who recently took to the social media platform to urge his followers to voice their support for the anti-government protests in Iran.Continue Reading
Bageshwar Dham Sarkar: The Indian guru making headlines over ‘miracle’ cures
Bageshwar Dham Sarkar’s supporters claim he has divine powers, can heal the sick and read people’s minds.Continue Reading
Hong Kong’s largest national security trial to begin with 47 in dock
Their stated aim was to win a majority in the city’s partially elected legislature, which would allow them to veto budgets and potentially force the resignation of Hong Kong’s leader. That vote was ultimately scrapped and Beijing installed a new political system that strictly vets who can stand for office.Continue Reading
Bangkok is still sinking, and fast!
Getting Bangkok ready for the consequences of climate change is crucial for saving this megacity from being submerged under rising sea levels, climate experts say.Continue Reading
Commentary: A global energy crisis? Keep up energy saving and diversification efforts, not a rationing exercise
European countries have avoided the worst-care scenario of energy rationing, amid gas supply woes arising from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. RSIS’ Alvin Chew considers if an electricity rationing exercise makes sense for Singapore.Continue Reading
‘It’s like I was in depression’: No cure for most tinnitus sufferers but condition can be managed, doctors say
More than 12,000 Singaporeans aged 60 and above said they hear “ringing in the ear”, the Ministry of Health said in response to a parliamentary question.Continue Reading
Democrats pin hopes on city for comeback bid
The Democrat Party yesterday opened an election centre in Bangkok’s Laksi district, expressing hope that voters would support their candidates in the upcoming polls and enable it to make a “comeback”.Continue Reading
Southern MP candidates hail child welfare initiative
Would-be election candidates in the South recently voiced support for a civil society proposal to provide monthly 3,000-baht stipends to parents under a universal child welfare scheme.Continue Reading
13 warrants issued over ‘macau888’
The Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants against 13 suspects, including alleged owner Chaiwat “Benz Demon” Kajornboonthavorn, relating to the macau888 gambling network.Continue Reading