Report says human trafficking still rife in Thailand |
Human trafficking remains a serious issue in Thailand, with most cases involving prostitution, despite years of efforts to tackle the menace by the military government, a report released yesterday by…
Trump threatens China with more tariffs |
US President Donald Trump sought to ratchet up pressure on China for trade concessions by proposing a higher 25 percent tariff on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports, his administration…
Cameramen warned not to use baits to lure birds for photo shooting |
Wildlife photographers have been warned not to use baits or sound recorder to lure wild animals out of the bushes to the open so they can take their pictures or…
Over 1,000 pigs seized in Chachoengsao after red meat enhancer found |
Officials of the Livestock Development Department have seized 1,089 pigs from two pig farms in Muang district of Chachoengsao province after urine tests show positive result of red meat enhancer.…
Foundation stone laid for museum in memory of Tham Luang rescue operation |
A foundation stone laying ceremony was held at the entrance of Tham Luang cave in Chiang Rai’s Mae Sai district today for the construction of a gallery-cum-museum in memory of…
1 million students to have their pay deducted to service loans |
The Student Loan Fund Office has set a target to deduct a certain portion of the salaries paid to about one million government officials and employees of private companies who…
Khao Sarn vendors defy enforcement of hawking ban |
Vendors on Khao Sarn road, an area renowned for street foods and popular with western backpackers, have openly defied the City Hall’s vending ban on the sidewalks. Officials of the…
List of 5 EC members to HM the King on Aug 3 |
The list of the five newly-designated Election Commission members, including its chairman Itthiporn Boonprakong, is expected to be forwarded to His Majesty the King for royal approval on Aug 3,…
Democrat Party to file defamation suit against Nakhon |
The Democrat Party has decided to take legal action against Nakhon Machim, a former Democrat MP for Phitsanulok, for allegedly accusing it of conspiring with the military and the judiciary…
Warrants out for arrests of 10 in connection with temple fund fraud |
Police from the Crime Suppression Division (CSD) and the Counter Corruption Division (CCD) this morning arrested at least seven people, including Panom Sornsilp, former director of the National Office of…
China’s Plan to Win Friends and Influence Includes Ski Slopes and Spas
HONG KONG — In Thailand, a theater rigged with hydraulic seats will give moviegoers the sensation of flight. In Australia, an indoor ski slope is going up near the beaches…
Pheu Thai’s outspoken Pichai summoned by police |
Pichai Naripthaphan, a former energy minister and a member of the Pheu Thai Party’s economic team, has been summoned to report to the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) police tomorrow.…