Pheu Thai blasts EC plan to redraw poll boundaries
The Pheu Thai Party has slammed the Election Commission’s plan to redraw electoral constituency boundaries ahead of the next elections, calling it confusing and potentially against existing laws on elections.Continue Reading
Australian boy, 8, dies of suspected electrocution at Fiji resort
Police say Cairo Winitana was found “motionless” in a garden and believe he died of electrocution.Continue Reading
Airports brace for ICAO test
Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob has instructed the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) to coordinate with related agencies to correct any flaws in the country’s airport system before an inspection by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).Continue Reading
US delegation to visit Pakistan as two sides seek to repair ties
WASHINGTON: US State Department Counselor Derek Chollet will lead a delegation to Pakistan this week as Washington and Islamabad seek to repair ties strained under former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The US delegation will visit Bangladesh and Pakistan from Feb 14 to 18 to meet with senior government officials, civilContinue Reading
Chiang Rai, Phuket push for air link resumption
The Chambers of Commerce in Phuket and Chiang Rai are working together to attract more tourists by pushing to restore direct flight links between the two provinces.Continue Reading
Meet the brothers who left banking to take over dad’s Nam Kee Chicken Rice Restaurant
What does it take to keep one of Singapore’s oldest chicken rice brands alive? For its third-generation owners, large pay cheques aren’t the only sacrifice.Continue Reading
MPs, Senate take aim at Wanchai
Senator Wanchai Sornsiri’s negative remarks about Paetongtarn “Ung-Ing” Shinawatra of the Pheu Thai Party — who is expected to be nominated as the party’s prime ministerial candidate in the upcoming election — have drawn criticism from his fellow senators, while the main opposition party has shrugged off his opinions.Continue Reading
Commentary: Want more babies in Singapore? Help parents be better advocates of parenthood
Budget 2023 is expected to provide more support for parents to manage the pressures of raising children. CNA’s Charlene Tan explores whether more paternity leave, childcare leave and assurances about flexible work might help.Continue Reading
Bunches of gladness on the way today
Vendors at Pak Khlong Talat flower market are optimistic Valentine’s Day today will be profitable for them following a spike in early orders for red roses.Continue Reading
Bunches of gladness on the way
Vendors at Pak Khlong Talat, the biggest wholesale and retail fresh flower market in Bangkok, are optimistic Valentine’s Day on Tuesday will be profitable for them following a spike in early orders for red roses.Continue Reading