NLA passes first reading of 20 year national strategy draft
The bill spelling out the country’s national strategy for the next 20 years and which critics fear will become a legally-binding legacy of the military junta, was passed in the…
Illegal E-trash separation plant raided in Pathum Thani
Police and officials of the Industrial Works Department raided an illegal electronic trash separation plant in Lam Lookka district of Pathum Thani on Friday. Led by Pol Gen Veerachai Songmetta,…
Thai PBS wins Saengchai Award for best news documentary
A news documentary by Thai PBS shedding light on the life of an indigenous tribe known as maniq or sakai in southern Thailand has won the prestigious Saengchai Sunthornwat Award…
Court orders B21m assets of former Pheu Thai MP seized
The Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions has ordered the seizure of 21-million-worth assets of Kasem Nimmolrat, a former Pheu Thai MP for Chiang Mai, after he…
Six arrested with 9million meth pills, 300kg of ice
Six suspects have been arrested with a large haul of drugs in a joint action between the Office of Narcotic Control Board and the Royal Thai Police, ONCB secretary-general Sirinya…
TDRI to propose surcharge for taxi travel
Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) says it will propose to the Land Transport Department a surcharge on taxi fare to help cab-drivers cope with higher costs due to traffic jams.…
City bus service introduces QR code ticketing on 2 routes today
The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority’s (BMTA) today officially launched QR Code ticketing system for its Airport Bus service from Don Mueang airport to the heart of the capital. The launch…
Major Chinese electric auto-maker keen to invest in EEC
Chinese investors are keen to invest in Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) as well as in Phuket and Chiang Mai. This was disclosed by Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak as…
3 parties vow to rewrite charter
Representatives from three political parties have put forward their plan to amend the current junta-sponsored 2017 constitution after the general election is held, the Bangkok Post reported this morning. Future…
North Korean media calls Kim “world leader”
Two days after the summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump in Singapore, North Korean state television yesterday aired footage of the historical meeting,…
Putin invites Kim to visit Russia
President Vladimir Putin confirmed yesterday that he has extended an invitation to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to visit Russia, according to TASS news agency. Putin confirmed the invitation to…
Hosts win in opener : Russia 5-0 Saudi Arabia
Russia 5 Saudi Arabia 0 during World Cup 2018 hosts kick off finals with opening game win in Moscow Russia’s players celebrate after scoring their fifth goal during the Russia…