Delivery riders call for equal labour rights
Delivery riders, often considered informal workers, are calling on the next government to ensure they receive the same benefits as regular employees, such as health insurance, according to an activist.Continue Reading
‘Scammer’ nabbed after 2 years on the run
A 34-year-old key suspect in a gold investment scam which caused estimated damages of almost 40 million baht has been arrested after almost two years on the run, police said yesterday.Continue Reading
Hoping for a breath of fresh air
Environmental activists and experts are urging the next government to support the Clean Air Bill before parliament to address PM2.5 problems and reduce health impacts from air pollution.Continue Reading
Wage hikes could harm economy
Political parties are being urged to stop wooing voters by promising them unrealistic leaps in daily minimum wage rates which many experts warn will do more harm than good to the country’s economic system.Continue Reading
Chuvit holds anti-BJT rally alone
Political firebrand Chuvit Kamolvisit yesterday staged a one-man protest against the Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party as it unveiled 33 potential candidates to contest the polls in Bangkok.Continue Reading
Progress on Chalong Rat extension
The Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat) plans to propose a land expropriation decree this year to pave the way for the 16.2-kilometre Chalong Rat expressway extension.Continue Reading
Chinese arrivals predicted to top 300,000 in April
The Chinese government expects the number of Chinese tourist arrivals will rise to more than 300,000 in April, according to the Chinese ambassador to Thailand.Continue Reading
Sonthaya sees Pheu Thai sweeping Chon Buri
CHON BURI: Veteran politician and former Pattaya mayor Sonthaya Kunplome has reaffirmed his confidence that his team would help the Pheu Thai Party achieve a clean sweep in the province in the coming election.Continue Reading
Pakistan court drops arrest warrant against ex-PM Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD: A Pakistan judge dropped an arrest warrant against former prime minister Imran Khan on Saturday (Mar 18), his lawyers said, after the ex-cricket star, who had skipped several hearings, travelled to court. The 70-year-old has been tangled in a slew of court cases since he was ousted in a no-confidenceContinue Reading
Ex-Pakistan PM Khan to appear in court, fears arrest as supporters clash with police
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan was set to appear in court on Saturday (Mar 18) after he expressed fear of arrest in a stand-off with the government that has led to intense clashes with his supporters. Police entered Khan’s home in the city of Lahore after he leftContinue Reading