Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will lead a new committee to steer efforts in tackling narcotics problems in the wake of last week’s mass shooting at a childcare centre in Nong Bua Lam Phu.Continue Reading
Sam Mitr faction leaders have confirmed they will still back Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha as the prime ministerial candidate of the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP).Continue Reading
Srettha Thavisin, president and chief executive of real estate developer Sansiri Plc, could be the main opposition Pheu Thai Party’s prime ministerial candidate in the next election, a party source said.Continue Reading
Water volume in 27 dams and reservoirs nationwide exceeds 80% of capacity, which could hinder efforts to ease flooding in many areas, according to the Royal Irrigation Department (RID).Continue Reading
A large number of people from many parts of Thailand on Tuesday joined the mass cremation for 36 victims of Thursday’s massacre in Nong Bua Lam Phu province.Continue Reading
Gen Chalermpol Srisawat, chief of the defence forces, on Tuesday gave assurances that the military would not stage a coup after the next general election.Continue Reading
The operator of Bangkok’s Yellow Line project will today begin a new round of trial runs in preparation for the opening of the new 30.4-kilometre monorail system, expected sometime early next year, said a source at the Ministry of Transport.Continue Reading
Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted Thailand’s invitation to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in Bangkok next month, according to a security source.Continue Reading
The Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conference (FABC) will celebrate its 50th anniversary during its general conference which kicks off in Thailand today with 270 Catholic prelates and invited guests from different countries attending.Continue Reading
The deliberation of the bill on cannabis and hemp control, currently stalled in parliament, is expected to resume in November, according to Bhumjaithai Party MP Supachai Jaisamut, who chairs the House panel vetting cannabis- and hemp-related laws.Continue Reading