Parliament debates marriage equality bills
Four marriage equality bills, separately proposed by the government, the opposition and a people’s network, were debated in the House of Representatives today, as supporters of the right to same-sex…
A heartfelt farewell as three smuggled young orangutans return home
The three orangutans, smuggled from Indonesia into Thailand years ago, were sent home today. They are the last group of orangutans that came under the care of the National Parks,…
Thaksin is sick and not granted special privileges : Justice minister
File photo : Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra Convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is genuinely sick and has not been granted any privileges while or by being treated on the…
2023’s top stories: Tourism in the driver’s seat as Thai economy trundles towards recovery
The tourism sector is enjoying a major recovery in 2023 after years of slump following the debilitating pandemic. As of December 3, the number of foreign arrivals grew 175 per…
Wage committee rejects PM’s call to readjust minimum wages
The tri-partite wage committee has rejected Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s request for them to reconsider their recent decision to increase the minimum wage by only Bt2-16 a day and the…
AOT to continue building two new airports to handle more passengers
Airports of Thailand (AOT) will continue to expand the capacity of its existing airports and build two new airports, with an estimated investment of Bt150 billion, to cope with the…
Colorado court blocks Trump from presidential primary ballot
Former US President and 2024 presidential hopeful Donald Trump gestures at the end of a campaign event in Waterloo, Iowa, on December 19, 2023. An appeals court in Colorado on…
Police chief to root out “criminal organisation” behind violent student feuds
File photo : National police chief Pol Gen Torsak Sukwimol National police chief, Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol, has vowed root out what he called the “criminal organisation”, which is allegedly…
The impact of technology on the hard of hearing
It is important to make technology accessible to those with hearing difficulties, because it can improve their quality of life, comfort and convenience, said Withayoot Bunnag, president of the National…
A mother’s fight for justice against all odds
Savitree Wongsricha’s deep sorrow and great anger were the most glaring in four shabby pieces of paper few people have seen or remembered. In them, she pledged that anyone responsible…
Greying Thailand: Stateless Elders in Thailand
In the picturesque landscapes of Thailand, where vibrant cultures and tourism thrive, there exists a hidden predicament that often goes unnoticed. Amidst the beauty and serenity, a group of individuals…
N. Korea’s Kim warns of ‘nuclear attack’ if ‘provoked’ with nukes
This undated picture released by North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on December 19, 2023 shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (L) and his daughter watching the…