China’s controversial zero-Covid policy expected to remain
BEIJING: China is unlikely to open up in the near future, with President Xi Jinping hinting that the controversial zero-Covid policy will stay on. Read full storyContinue Reading
Air travel in Phuket disrupted by floods, intercity buses not affected
Rare flooding in Phuket on Sunday continued to disrupt air travellers as passengers missed their flights out of the resort city, while those arriving struggled to reach their hotels or homes.Continue Reading
Assistant village chief killed in gun attack
YALA: An assistant village chief was killed in a gun attack in Bannang Sata district late on Saturday night, police said.Continue Reading
Mountain B pub fire claims 25th victim
A female victim of the Mountain B pub fire in Chon Buri’s Sattahip district in the small hours of Aug 5 has been pronounced dead at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital in Bangkok.Continue Reading
Korn elected new leader of Chart Pattanakla Party
NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Former finance minister Korn Chatikavanij has been made the new leader of the Chart Pattanakla Party, replacing Tewan Liptapanlop.Continue Reading
Korn elected new leader of Chart Pattana Kla Party
NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Former finance minister Korn Chatikavanij has been made the new leader of the Chart Pattana Kla Party, replacing Tewan Liptapanlop.Continue Reading
It’s Xi’s party at China’s historic 20th Congress
During the speech, thunderous clapping greeted Xi’s mention of perceived successes, ranging from stamping out COVID-19 outbreaks to quelling unrest in Hong Kong. The longest and loudest applause came for his comments on Taiwan, as he stated: “Reunification of the motherland must be achieved and will be achieved.” Xi madeContinue Reading
China ex-official makes first appearance since sexual assault claim by tennis star Peng Shuai
BEIJING: Chinese former Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli made his first public appearance on Sunday (Oct 16) since Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai accused him of sexual assault last year, attending the 20th Communist Party Congress. Zhang, 75, walked onstage at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing behind PresidentContinue Reading
China’s Xi Jinping vows to prioritise environment, protect nature and promote green lifestyles
BEIJING: President Xi Jinping on Sunday (Oct 16) said China will give priority to environmental protection and promoting green lifestyles, and that the conservation of nature was an essential part of building a modern socialist country. In a speech opening the twice-a-decade ruling Communist Party Congress, Xi said China hadContinue Reading
Flooding hits Phuket, causing traffic chaos
PHUKET: Many parts of this southern island resort province have been flooded, causing widespread traffic chaos, following heavy downpours from early Saturday night to Sunday morning.Continue Reading