The navy has not yet decided whether to replace a German engine that was supposed to power the S26T Yuan-class submarine it is in the process of buying with a Chinese-made engine or to terminate the purchase contract.Continue Reading
Anussorn Thavisin, former Editor-in-Chief of the Bangkok World afternoon newspaper, passed away peacefully at his home in Soi Suanphlu, Bangkok yesterday morning. He was 79 years old.Continue Reading
Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon has ordered that surging floodwaters from the North be retained in upstream provinces and diverted to a canal to Bangkok’s east so as to protect the capital from flooding.Continue Reading
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha plans to visit people and provinces affected by recent severe flooding following a Constitutional Court ruling in his favour that could potentially see his tenure as premier last until 2025.Continue Reading
Research and traditional medicine groups are rallying behind the prompt enactment of a bill currently stalled in parliament which seeks to exploit cannabis and hemp for medicinal and research purposes.Continue Reading
NAKHON SAWAN: The Nan River has overflowed into parts of Muang and Tha Tako districts in this northern province and high water levels have forced evacuation in urban areas.Continue Reading
Downpouring afternoon rain caused flooding on many streets in Bangkok on Monday evening.Continue Reading
Varawut Silpa-archa was elected leader of the Chartthaipattana Party on Monday and immediately set a target for his party to win 30 seats in the House of Representatives at the coming general election.Continue Reading
A roast chicken vendor on Monday filed a complaint seeking legal action against Bang Sao Thong police in Samut Prakan province for wrongly accusing him of stealing 15.8 million baht worth of jewellery, causing him to be detained for seven months during his court trial.Continue Reading
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday kept silent on his political future as he returned to work after the Constitutional Court ruled in his favour, extending his legal tenure until 2025.Continue Reading