On Machiavelli and Marcos
2022-09-17
When Ferdinand Marcos Jr suggested, after that as a presidential applicant, that he is a ‘Machiavellian’, it provoked a firestorm of criticisms. Unsurprising? Read full tale Continue Reading
Japan needs a movement to support marriage among young people
2022-09-17
A government panel of experts made headlines within July by contacting Japan’s declining variety of births a ‘quiet emergency. ‘ Read complete story Continue Reading
Singapore, India ministers attend new forum to deepen cooperation and identify opportunities
2022-09-17
DPM Lawrence Wong led ministers in attending the inaugural India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable in New Delhi.Continue Reading
Ex-cop jailed twice for fraud arrested again
2022-09-17
A former senior police officer who had been imprisoned twice has been arrested in Bangkok in connection with fraud at a gold shop and a currency exchange.Continue Reading
Dragon boat racers ditch Hong Kong for Thailand
2022-09-17
The world’s top dragon boat competition will ditch Hong Kong in favour of Thailand next year due to the city’s stringent coronavirus rules, organisers said on Saturday.Continue Reading
Ancient log site eyed as tourism hotspot
2022-09-17
A plan is afoot to develop the site of the world’s longest petrified log in Tak province into a world-class geological tourism destination, according to the government.Continue Reading
15 illegal migrants found crammed in pickup
2022-09-17
KANCHANABURI: A driver and 15 illegal migrants from Myanmar were arrested following a chase involving a pickup truck with an enclosed box in Thong Pha Phum district early Saturday morning.Continue Reading
Chiang Mai reclaiming tourism lost to Covid
2022-09-17
Chiang Mai expects its tourism-related income to hit 55 billion baht by the end of the year, or about half the level recorded in 2019 before the Covid-19 pandemic struck.Continue Reading
SRT passengers at two-thirds of pre-pandemic levels
2022-09-17
The number of passengers using State Railway of Thailand (SRT) trains has improved to two-thirds of pre-pandemic levels, according to governor Nirut Maneephan.Continue Reading
11 immigration police, officials arrested on bribery charges
2022-09-17
Eleven government officials, including six immigration police, have been arrested and charged for allegedly taking bribes to facilitate the release of five foreign fishing trawlers earlier confiscated for illegally fishing in Thai waters.Continue Reading