Myanmar: ‘If I get the first shot, I will kill you son’
Myanmar’s civil war is pitting a father, fighting in the resistance, against his sons in the army.Continue Reading
Blinken says will ask China to encourage North Korea talk
WASHINGTON: United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday (Dec 22) he will seek China’s help in persuading North Korea to sit down for talks after Pyongyang’s slew of missile tests ratcheted up tensions. Blinken, who plans to visit Beijing in early 2023 in the first trip byContinue Reading
North Korea sold arms to Russia’s Wagner group, US says
The White House says North Korea provided missiles and rockets to be used in Ukraine, which Pyongyang denies.Continue Reading
NPDP pushes political amnesty bill in parliament
A bill seeking to grant amnesty to people prosecuted in political cases was submitted to parliament on Thursday by the New Palang Dhamma Party (NPDP), which aims to win support from MPs and pass the draft into law by the end of this House term.Continue Reading
NY alcohol measures stay
The National Alcoholic Beverage Policy Committee has continued its drink don’t drive campaign to promote safe driving and to reduce the number of accidents caused by drunk driving over the coming New Year holidays.Continue Reading
Christmas wonder returns to Woodlands with European-style wooden house, reindeers
Carpenter Tan Koon Tat has been beset by rain and the rising cost of materials, but is still determined to bring some festive cheer to the neighbourhood. Continue Reading
Commentary: Is it time for a government agency dedicated to resolving neighbourhood noise issues?
Where education doesn’t work, enforcement – with a measure of empathy – is the way forward in resolving neighbourhood noise disputes, says Dr William Wan of the Singapore Kindness Movement.Continue Reading
Bhutan wishes princess speedy recovery
Her Majesty Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck of Bhutan on Thursday visited King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital to write a get-well message and present flowers for Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati.Continue Reading
PPRP to overhaul structure
The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) is planning to overhaul its executive board, with its leader Prawit Wongsuwon looking set to be nominated as the party’s sole prime ministerial candidate in the next election.Continue Reading
Chaicharn grilled over warship’s sinking
An investigation has been launched into why there were not enough life jackets onboard the Royal Thai Navy warship that capsized on Sunday, with six people confirmed dead and many more still missing, Deputy Defence Minister Chaicharn Changmongkol said.Continue Reading