MFP promises progressive ‘welfare package’ for all Thais
The Move Forward Party (MFP) has promised a new welfare package with comprehensive coverage across all age groups.Continue Reading
SATP touts pro-farmer policies
Somkid Jatusripitak, chairman of the Sang Anakhot Thai Party (SATP), has vowed to push for a five-year moratorium on farmers’ debt payments, a fertiliser subsidy and an improved version of the government’s state welfare programme as part of the party’s election pledges.Continue Reading
Chiang Saen hospital suspends doctor for yelling at pregnant patient
A doctor has been suspended from duty at Chiang Saen Hospital in Chiang Rai province and is now facing a probe from the Medical Council of Thailand over a heated argument with a patient.Continue Reading
Afghan female student injured in suicide attack passes university entrance exams
Fatemeh Amiri lost an eye and suffered severe injuries when a bomber struck a tuition centre in Kabul.Continue Reading
Shyam Saran Negi: Man dubbed ‘India’s first voter’ dies aged 105
Shyam Saran Negi has voted in every election and did so again just three days before his death.Continue Reading
Man with US$5m bounty on his whereabouts over North Korea oil shipments ‘presently in Singapore’: SPF
CRIMINAL COMPLAINT BY US JUSTICE DEPARTMENT According to SPF, the US Department of Justice on Apr 23, 2021 announced that a criminal complaint had been filed against Kwek for allegedly conspiring to evade economic sanctions against North Korea as well as for money laundering. It added that a tanker Courageous (previously known asContinue Reading
GE15: Full list of candidates for state seats
PETALING JAYA: Here is the full list of candidates contesting for state seats concurrently with the 15th General Election. Read full storyContinue Reading
Embattled Narathiwat police chief files complaint against accuser
NARATHIWAT: The sidelined provincial police chief of Narathiwat has filed a complaint against a person who accused him of helping people involved in the drugs and weapons trade.Continue Reading
A new Netflix show keeps the memory of Blockbuster alive
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GE15: Full list of candidates for Parliament seats
PETALING JAYA: Here is the full list of candidates contesting for Parliamentary seats in the 15th General Election. Read full storyContinue Reading