Acmecs leaders agree to set up fund
Leaders of the five countries attending the 8th Acmecs Summit in Bangkok agreed yesterday to establish the Acmecs fund that will play a key role in supporting regional development. The…
Thai king signs royal family’s $30bn fortune over to himself | World news
The vast wealth of Thailand’s royal family has formally turned over its assets with more than $30bn to King Maha Vajiralongkorn, who assumed the throne after the death of his…
FIFA World Cup 2018: Denmark beat Peru 1-0
Denmark’s forward Yussuf Poulsen (L) and Denmark’s goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel (R) defend as Peru’s forward Paolo Guerrero threatens during the Russia 2018 World Cup Group C football match between Peru…
Argentina and Iceland in 1-1 draw, France beat Australia 2-1
Argentina was held to a 1-1 draw against Iceland in the World Cup at Spartak Stadium in Moscow tonight after its superstar Lionel Messi missed a penalty kick. His shot…
Colombian national nabbed for burglary
A Colombian man wanted for breaking into many houses, including that of Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon, in Bangkok and nearby province has been arrested, police said. Pol Maj Gen…
65 directors of centres for the destitute transferred
A total of 65 directors of the centres for the protection of the destitute have been transferred out of their areas of responsibility to facilitate investigations by the Department of…
Return of turban shells in Chumporn after 20 years of absence
Residents of Lamae district of the southern province of Chumporn flocked to the Ban Laem beach Saturday morning to pick up turban shells (hoi Tawua) which they claimed had disappeared…
Ex-PM Chavalit files police complaint, accusing group of abusing his name
Former prime minister Chavalit Yongchaiyudh has filed a complaint with police accusing a group of people of using his name and his foundation to seek interests. The complaint was filed…
Weatherman warns of strong winds and high waves in Andaman Sea and upper Gulf
Small boats are warned not to venture out of the sea in the Andaman Sea and the upper part of the Gulf during June 16-20 because of strong winds and…
Trump to meet Putin in July: Washington Post
US President Donald Trump is expected to hold a meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Europe in July, The Washington Post reported, citing “a senior administration official and two…
Ayothaya floating market on fire
A predawn fire broke out at the cultural performance stage of the famous Ayothaya Floating Market in the ancient city of Ayutthaya causing damage worth more than one million baht…
Chinese online soccer betting gang bust in Ladprao
Tourist and 191 police yesterday arrested four Chinese nationals for running an online soccer betting operation from their rented house office in Bangkok’s Ladprao area. The police raid was conducted…