‘Talking about it is enough to make me cry’: Victims of 2002 Bali bombings endure years of trauma and neglect
Oct 12 marks the 20th anniversary of the 2002 Bali bombings. In the third part of a series, CNA looks at how local victims are coping with their physical and emotional scars.Continue Reading
Growing up in costumes, getting married in the same way — this is life as a mascot maker
Sanee Neo and his sister used to seek out hiding places in their mum and uncle’s costume shop. They are now taking the business beyond Singapore — and recently organised an epic costume wedding.Continue Reading
PM joins cremation ritual for victims
A large number of people from many parts of Thailand on Tuesday joined the mass cremation for 36 victims of Thursday’s massacre in Nong Bua Lam Phu province.Continue Reading
Army chief vows no post-poll coup
Gen Chalermpol Srisawat, chief of the defence forces, on Tuesday gave assurances that the military would not stage a coup after the next general election.Continue Reading
Putin to attend Apec summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted Thailand’s invitation to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in Bangkok next month, according to a security source.Continue Reading
Fresh trial runs for Yellow Line
The operator of Bangkok’s Yellow Line project will today begin a new round of trial runs in preparation for the opening of the new 30.4-kilometre monorail system, expected sometime early next year, said a source at the Ministry of Transport.Continue Reading
Asia’s bishops gather
The Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conference (FABC) will celebrate its 50th anniversary during its general conference which kicks off in Thailand today with 270 Catholic prelates and invited guests from different countries attending.Continue Reading
House set to review bill in November
The deliberation of the bill on cannabis and hemp control, currently stalled in parliament, is expected to resume in November, according to Bhumjaithai Party MP Supachai Jaisamut, who chairs the House panel vetting cannabis- and hemp-related laws.Continue Reading
Surge in homeless people heaps pressure on BMA
There are about 30% more homeless people in Bangkok than before the pandemic, according to the Thai Health Organisation (ThaiHealth).Continue Reading
Comic ‘Den Dokpradu’ dies at 80
Popular comedian and actor “Den Dokpradu” died in the early hours of yesterday at the age of 80.Continue Reading