Paetongtarn Shinawatra still most popular choice for PM: poll
Paetongtarn “Ung-ing” Shinawatra of the Pheu Thai Party is still the most popular choice for the post of prime minister, according to an opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll. The daughter of fugitive former PM Thaksin was followed far behind by current PM Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha of the United Thai Nation Party and Move Forward’s Pita Limjaroenrat, who…Continue Reading
China’s National Health Commission to stop publishing daily COVID-19 figures
BEIJING: China’s National Health Commission, which for the past three years or so has published daily COVID-19 case figures for the country, said it will no longer release such data from Sunday (Dec 25). “Relevant COVID information will be published by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention forContinue Reading
Commentary: Christmas in South Korea dampened by economic woes and lingering grief
In South Korea, young couples and department stores are Christmas’ most enthusiastic practitioners, but celebrations in 2022 are muted, says Steven Borowiec.Continue Reading
Power banks and Tiger Balms: 10,000 migrant workers get Christmas gifts in charity initiative
The presents were given out as part of ItsRainingRaincoats’ annual Christmas drive, with the help of more than 200 volunteers.Continue Reading
Crimes that rocked the nation in 2022
As the New Year approaches, the ‘Bangkok Post’ takes the opportunity to select five crime stories that both captivated and shocked the nation during the past 12 months.Continue Reading
NY festivities on Khao San ‘toned down’ out of respect
The New Year countdown on Khao San Road has been cancelled out of respect for Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati, who is still in hospital after collapsing due to a heart condition on Wednesday.Continue Reading
Five more bodies plucked from the sea, six days after navy corvette sinking
Five more bodies were discovered from the sea yesterday, bringing the death toll to 11 as the search for the missing 18 sailors of HTMS Sukhothai entered its sixth day.Continue Reading
UTN gunning for 100 seats in election
The United Thai Nation (UTN) Party now hopes to win around 100 seats in parliament in the next general election, following Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s confirmation that he will join the party, according to Akanat Promphan, its secretary-general.Continue Reading
Afghanistan: Taliban bans women from working for NGOs
The latest restriction from Afghanistan’s Islamist rulers says ladies are breaking rigorous dress codes.Continue Reading
Singapore scores first win in AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup, beating Myanmar 3-2
SINGAPORE: Singapore kicked off its 2022 ASEAN Football Federation Mitsubishi Electric Cup campaign with a 3-2 win over Myanmar at Jalan Besar Stadium on Saturday (Dec 24). Myanmar’s hope for semi-final qualification were out of their hands, after Malaysia defeated them 1-0 in Yangon on Wednesday. The Lions faced offContinue Reading