Wellknown one-tusk elephant killed, believed electrocuted, in pineapple plantation
A 30-year old bull elephant wellknown among villagers in Tambon Pluang Thong of Chon Buri’s Bo Thong district for its single ivory tusk and shortened tail was killed, believed electrocuted,…
Dengvaxia probe panel recommends criminal charges against ex-president Aquino
The majority of senators are expected to sign an investigative report on the Dengvaxia vaccine that recommends the filing of criminal charges against former president Benigno Aquino 3rd and some…
Japan and China eye for a stake in the cleanup of the world’s dirtiest river in Indonesia
Japan and China are competition head-to- head for a stake in Indonesia’s most ambitious environmental project to date – that is to clean up the Citarum River dubbed the world’s…
Songkran holidays now claim 323 deaths, 3,140 injuries in five days
A total of 323 Songkran celebrants were killed and 3,140 others were injured in the past five days of the Songkran festival. According to the Road Safety Centre, only on…
PM orders close monitoring of Syrian conflict
The prime minister has ordered security officials to monitor the situation in Syria closely after the US-led bombings. National Security Council secretary-general Gen Wallop Raksanoh said after Syria bombings by…
Summer storms to hit Thailand’s upper region today
The Meteorological Department issued a storm warning early on Monday saying Thailand’s upper region will face thunder storms, gusty winds, lightnings, and freak storms in some areas, starting today. Bangkok…
7 youths nabbed for gang-attacking a man during Songkran in Korat
Seven youths have been arrested for gang-attacking a 25-year old man until he passed out on a road in the municipal area of Nakhon Ratchasima during Songkran celebration on Saturday…
Four die in a pickup truck that smashed into a roadside tree
Three youths were killed and the fourth died later at a hospital after a pickup truck in which they were travelling lost control and crashed into a huge roadside tree…
Nok Air’s flight from Ubon bound for BKK delayed at least five hours due to a plane’s tyre burst
Hundreds of passengers of Nok Air airline were stranded at Ubon Ratchathani airport for more than five hours after a tyre of the plane burst while taxing on the runway…
380 drink drivers vow not to drink drive again before being taken to court
A total of 380 drink drivers took part in a vow-taking ceremony held at Bangpu police station on Sunday(Apr 15), with a promise that they will not ride a motorcycle…
Meechai believes new parties offer new alternative for voters
New political parties will offer more options for the voters, but whether they will succeed in attracting their votes or not will depend on their policy platforms and the quality…
Kalasin police superintendent removed for out of town during Songkran
Kalasin’s Muang district police superintendent has been ordered transferred to the provincial police operations centre after he was found to be out of the district during Songkran festival . Pol…