Varawut to lead father’s political party
2022-10-03
Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa has been elected leader of the 12-MP Chartthaipattana Party, replacing his elder sister Kanchana.Continue Reading
PM keen on bolstering Australia ties
2022-10-03
Thailand and Australia yesterday pledged to create more trade opportunities, promote multilateral cooperation and combat human trafficking as Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha met new Australian ambassador Angela Jane Macdonald at Government House yesterday.Continue Reading
‘No closures’ when virus hits schools
2022-10-03
The Ministry of Education announced a new set of control measures for schools and universities, stating that school closures may no longer be necessary after the coronavirus’ reclassification.Continue Reading
Passport services 7 days a week
2022-10-03
travel: Passport-issuing services are now open seven days a week at two centres, except at long weekends, according to the Department of Consular Affairs.Continue Reading
Hawker takes on police over false charge
2022-10-03
A roast chicken vendor has 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, which saw him held in custody for seven months ahead of a court trial.Continue Reading
Flooding in Chiang Mai, locals evacuated
2022-10-03
Heavy rains brought severe flooding yesterday to central Chiang Mai where locals were warned to move their belongings to higher ground as water levels rose.Continue Reading
Elderly reminded of need for boosters
2022-10-03
The Public Health Ministry has reiterated its call for almost 2 million elderly to get jabs against Covid-19, saying half of the deaths recorded last week were among people not vaccinated.Continue Reading
Submarine engine plan up in the air
2022-10-03
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
Newspaper stalwart dies age 79
2022-10-03
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
Prawit issues orders to protect capital from surge
2022-10-03
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