China brokers deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia
2023-03-10
The unexpected move ends a seven-year rift between the two sides, but differences remain.Continue Reading
Coup window not closed
2023-03-10
Academics agree it will be difficult for coups to take place in the country from now on but they have not ruled them out, especially under extreme conditions such as political violence.Continue Reading
Online lottery vendor admits guilt
2023-03-10
The operator of the online lottery platform Kong Salak Plus has pled guilty and agreed to pay 2.67 million baht in fines for selling overpriced lottery tickets and selling tickets to people younger than 20 years old.Continue Reading
Navy moves to close luxury resort ‘built on state property’
2023-03-10
CHON BURI: The Royal Thai Navy has ordered a luxury resort in Sattahip district to suspend operations for allegedly encroaching on state land.Continue Reading
Somkiat reinstated as chief of SBPAC
2023-03-10
The cabinet has agreed to reinstate Rear Adm Somkiat Ponprayoon as secretary-general of the Southern Border Provinces Administrative Centre (SBPAC).Continue Reading
Govt bent on reaching TIP Tier 1 this year
2023-03-10
The government has affirmed its determination to achieve an upgrade from Tier 2 to Tier 1 in the US’ Trafficking in Persons Report (TIP report), said Boonchob Suthamanuswong, the permanent secretary for labour.Continue Reading
Philippines seeks Japan, US help as oil spill spreads
2023-03-10
He did not elaborate on the type of help sought, and the US embassy did not immediately comment. Diesel fuel and thick oil from the tanker have contaminated the waters and beaches of nine municipalities along the coast of Oriental Mindoro province, known for its rich marine life. More thanContinue Reading
Court rejects LM suspect’s bid to attend UN talks
2023-03-10
The Criminal Court has refused to consider a request by a lese-majeste suspect who is seeking permission to travel abroad to attend meetings of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, lawyers say.Continue Reading
More than 945 people fall prey to ‘fake friend’ scams since January, losing at least S$3.2 million
2023-03-10
SINGAPORE: Police are warning of the re-emergence of “fake friend” scams, with at least 945 victims cheated of more than S$3.2 million since January. The cases typically involve scammers contacting victims through text messages or phone calls, pretending to be someone they know, and then asking for financial help. “In theseContinue Reading
Foreign cleaner allegedly punched in chest in MacPherson by 62-year-old man accused of previously harassing town council workers
2023-03-10
In Ms Tin’s video, Mr Babul said that his son was punched by the man out of the blue when he was walking in the estate. He went to visit the doctor after the attack. He said that on previous occasions the same man had harassed cleaners in the area,Continue Reading