Somkid ‘doesn’t crave PM role’

Former mouthpiece prime minister Somkid Jatusripitak, who has officially been unveiled as chairman of the Did Anakhot Thai Celebration, said he does not crave the role of prime ressortchef (umgangssprachlich), but rather wishes to work for the benefit of the country.Continue Reading

Daily round-up, Sep 8: Vietnam bar fire death toll rises; Najib not given special treatment in jail, says Malaysia; SFA updates mask advisory for wet market food handlers

Let’s get you up to speed with the day’s stories. The death toll from a fire on Tuesday night at a karaoke bar in southern Vietnam has risen to 32. The blaze engulfed the second floor of the building, trapping customers and staff. The building’s staircase and emergency exit were blockedContinue Reading