Thailand and Myanmar form humanitarian taskforce
Thai Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara (L) shakes hands with Union Minister for Foreign Affairs of Myanmar, Than Swe in Beijing on December 7, Thailand and Myanmar have agreed to establish…
Cambodian PM defends relocation of villagers from Angkor Wat
Tourists visit the Angkor Wat temple in Siem Reap province on November 16,.//AFP Phnom Penh, Cambodia – Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet vowed Friday to continue relocating thousands of families…
Watanya vows to fight on in Democrat party’s leadership race tomorrow
File photo : Watanya Bunnag A candidate in the Democrat party leadership election tomorrow, Watanya Bunnag, has vowed to carry on with her candidacy, even following an announcement by 21…
Cooler weather forecast for north and northeast on Saturday
Temperatures in Thailand’s north and northeast are forecast to drop by 1-3oC on Saturday, due to the influence of a moderate cold front from China which is currently looming over…
Wage committee to decide on new minimum wages today
The tripartite wage committee, comprising representatives of the government, employers and employees, is scheduled to decide on the new minimum wages at its meeting today. The new rates will likely…
COVID-19 infections rising, public advised to wear face masks
Members of the public are advised to wear face masks, maintain social distancing in crowded places and where air circulation is poor and wash their hands frequently, citing a rising…
Democrat MPs to invite Chalermchai to helm the party
21 Democrat MPs agreed on Thursday to invite former party secretary-general Chalermchai Srion to take the party leader’s post, which has been vacant since Jurin Laksanawisit stepped down on the…
฿220m sent by a cold storage company to pork smuggling suspects
Officials from the Department of Special Investigation have discovered a cold storage company in Nakhon Pathom province has, in the past two years, transferred about 220 million baht to two…
Elegant Kamthieng House to close for major renovations
Photo : Courtesy of Siam Society The iconic traditional Thai house known as the Kamthieng House Museum at the Siam Society under Royal Patronage in Soi Asoke (Sukhumvit 21) is…
Evicting forest dwellers may be fatal move in Thailand’s climate fight
As the world grapples with the escalating climate crisis, the spotlight is turning to indigenous communities, the holders of local seeds and traditional knowledge that offer invaluable tools to combat…
Thai private sector forecasts 2024 growth of 2.8-3.3%
The country’s economic growth in 2024 is forecast to be 2.8-3.3%, driven by the government’s “digital wallet” scheme, which may contribute 1-1.5% to growth, according to the Joint Standing Committee…
House police affairs panel insists on face-to-face meeting with PM
The House Police Affairs Committee is determined to meet with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin in person, to discuss alleged political interference in the police reshuffle. The committee had earlier asked…