Thailand records six new COVID-19 cases in quarantine, but no new deaths – Thai PBS World
Six new COVID-19 cases have been recorded today (Thursday), all among Thais in state quarantine after returning from abroad. The new infections bring the cumulative total in the country to…
Govt infighting deflates optimism – Thai PBS World
Everyone has to be worried about a recent opinion poll, which escaped general attention largely but probably best summarizes how deep the Thai politics is in dire straits. Thais surveyed…
Hong Kong police arrest suspect at airport after officer assaulted in security law protests – Thai PBS World
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong police arrested a 24-year-old man at the city’s airport in the early hours of Thursday on suspicion of attacking and wounding an officer during…
Travel competition: Win an idyllic break in a hideaway overlooking the Cornish coast
Previously a 1920’s tearoom, this beautifully-renovated beach shack sits on a grassy knoll over North Cornwall’s rocky coastline in the small valley of Millook. The winner and their guest can…
Outspoken celebs become targets as political hatred flourishes online – Thai PBS World
A bitter online row raging over social media influencer Sean Buranahiran indicates that the scars of Thailand’s political divide are as deep as ever. A 29-year-old “life coach”, raised and…
From wreckage of heritage in Phrae rises new hope for Thai conservation – Thai PBS World
The Bombay Burmah Trading Co building stands impressively in Phrae province last October, before its 127 years of history were swept away by a demolition crew. — Photo courtesy of…
Global report: first tourists in Greece as UN warns of tourism blow | World news
The first tourist flights in four months landed on the Greek island of Crete, and Spain and Portugal reopened their land border as European countries continued to ease travel restrictions,…
The best places to visit in Scotland
From towering Munros, vast lochs and heather-covered meadows to cities jam-packed with both ancient architecture and contemporary culture, Scotland is stuffed with wilderness, history and cool things to do. Scottish…
Chinese PM Li Keqiang hails Chinese-Thai relationship – Thai PBS World
Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and Yang Xin (third from left), charge d’affaires of the Chinese Embassy to Thailand, during a ceremony at the Government House to hand over Covid-19…
Fire guts Pattaya’s landmark Ban Sukhavadi mansion – Thai PBS World
Source: Pattaya municipal official The dome-shaped building, in the grounds of the Ban Sukhavadi seaside mansion, one of Pattaya’s landmarks, has sustained major damage, estimated about 100 million baht, after…
Opposition slams Thai Government for indifference to economic realities – Thai PBS World
Members of the Opposition described the 3.3 trillion baht 2021 fiscal budget as being disconnected from reality, with a likelihood that a large portion of the money will be wasted.…
Hong Kong police arrest nearly 200 in first protest under new security law – Thai PBS World
Men are detained by riot police during a march against national security law at the anniversary of Hong Kong’s handover to China from Britain in Hong Kong, China July 1,…