Survivors tell of tragic losses in firecracker factory explosion
Two people, happy to have survived a massive blast at a firecracker factory in Suphan Buri province on Wednesday, say they are sad over the loss of many of their…
Singapore transport minister resigns over corruption charges
Singapore’s Minister for Transport and Minister-in-charge for Trade Relations S. Iswaran (centre L) leaves the State Court in Singapore on January 18.//AFP Singapore’s transport minister has resigned his post after…
Where going to school is a daily adventure
For children on an island off the southern province of Ranong, going to school has become a daily adventure. For years, they have had to ride improvised rafts and wade…
House passes seven clean air bills in their first readings
Following their debate yesterday, the House of Representatives passed seven air cleanliness bills in their first readings, by 443 votes with one abstention. The seven bills were proposed by government…
Srettha touts “Land Bridge” project at Davos, seeking Adani Group support
Photo : Srettha’s X account Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin makes his government’s “land-bridge” mega-project in southern Thailand a key selling point while attending the World Economic Forum in Davos. In…
Prison officials say Thaksin eligible for parole
Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is eligible for parole which may see him freed potentially without having to spend a single night in jail despite the eight-year prison handed down…
Charter Court rules Saksayam’s ministerial post ended on March 3rd last year
former Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob The Constitutional Court ruled by 7 votes to 1 today that former Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob’s post as a minister ended on March 3rd last…
At least 23 killed in firework factory explosion in Suphan Buri
At least 23 people have been killed and several others injured in an explosion at a firework factory in Suan Taeng sub-district of Suphan Buri province this afternoon. The identities…
Robots enter service at Chulalongkorn Hospital to help with the paper work
Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital has put five robots into service in the out-patient department. They will ease the workload of general affairs officials in the registration and issuance of ID cards…
Troubled “Digital “Wallet” scheme delayed
Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat admitted for the first time today that the launch of the digital wallet scheme, which was set for May, will be delayed. He vowed, nonetheless,…
Malaysian filmmakers charged for hurting religious feelings
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Two Malaysian filmmakers behind a banned indie movie touching on differences and similarities between various faiths, including Islam, were charged in court on Wednesday for hurting…
Parnpree to meet Qatar PM, seeking release of remaining Hamas Thai hostages
File photo : Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, prime minister and minister of foreign affairs of the state of Qatar,//AP Thai Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara will seek a meeting with…