THE Commander of the Thai Army Gen. Apirat Kongsompong refused to directly answer a question on coup rumours and instead told reporters to go ask Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha about this hot issue, Thai Rath newspaper reported this afternoon (Sept. 9, 2020). Asked whether he would, for the peace of mind of the Thai people,
Month: September 2020
Two motorbike stands in shootout at new mall
A TERRITORIAL battle between two motorcycle stands at a newly-opened shopping mall in Samut Prakarn province broke out last evening (Sept. 8) with the two sides firing shots at each other but fortunately there were no injuries, Sanook.com said this morning. The gangland shootout broke out at 6 p.m. in Lang Wat Nam Daeng road
Read moreIndia, China accuse each other of firing in the air on tense border
New Delhi/Beijing – India and China have accused each other of firing in the air during a new confrontation on their border in the western Himalayas, in a further escalation of military tension between the nuclear-armed nations. Hundreds of troops are in eyeball-to-eyeball proximity along the remote border, which erupted in a clash in June
Read moreStar in car crash got ‘general’ dad to threaten police station
A POPULAR Thai star who hit another vehicle while driving drunk early this morning (Sept. 8) got a man who claimed to be his father and a general in the army to threaten the policeman, who tried to get him take a breathalyzer test, that he would transfer the whole station, Siam Rath newspaper reported.
Read moreArmy crushes widespread rumours of a coup
ARMY SPOKESMAN Colonel Winthai Suwari this afternoon (Sept. 8) categorically denied rumours that the current transfer of military equipment is in preparation to mount a coup d’etat, INN News and Sanook.com reported. He explained that the annual training of army units is presently underway and this is what spurred coup rumours. The army has in
Read moreSuicidal man stopped from jumping into the river
THE rush hour traffic on Rama 3 bridge worsened this morning (Sept. 8) after police shut one inbound lane at 8.30 a.m. to rescue a man who had climbed up the sign post and was getting ready to jump into the river, Khaosod newspaper reported. Pak Klong San police rushed to the scene, and after
Read moreUS ban worries cloud China’s hopes for chip self-sufficiency
By Reuters, published by US News Shanghai/Hong Kong – Shares of China’s SMIC <0981.HK> fell by over a fifth today (Sept. 7) after news of potential US sanctions against the chipmaker, wiping about HK$31 billion ($4 billion) off its market value and prompting analysts to predict doom if a ban is implemented. On Friday, Reuters
Read morePowerful storm wreaks havoc in Nakhon Ratchasima subdistrict
STRONG WINDS accompanying an intense thunderstorm toppled several trees that collapsed on many houses in a Nakhon Ratchasima subdistrict with both locals and tourists scurrying for safety last evening, Siam Rath newspaper reported. At 11 a.m. to , Mr. Chana Thonethong, Nakhon Ratchasima Mueang district chief, together with Ms. Rachada Jaikla, a member of the
Read moreRunaway truck triggers pileup in Chiang Mai
A CEMENT MIXER TRUCK with faulty brakes zoomed down a Chiang Mai road this morning (Sept. 7) and rear-ended a row vehicles parked at the red light setting off chain-reaction crashes but fortunately there were no injuries, Khaosod newspaper reported. The nerve-wracking multiple-vehicle collision occurred at Rin Kham intersection in Chang Phueak subdistrict of Chiang
Read moreKorean man returning home from Thailand infected with Covid-19
WHILE one Thai man returning from India was found to be infected with Covid-19 over the past 24 hours till morning (Sept. 7) and he has been placed in state quarantine, South Korea too has found that one of their nationals returning from Thailand has tested positive for this disease, Thai Rath newspaper reported. The
Read moreVideo clip of illegal aliens crossing into Thailand sparks fear online
ALTHOUGH governors of provinces bordering Myanmar have been told to step up control of natural crossings to prevent Myanmar job-seekers from slipping through, with the neighbouring country now hit by a second wave of Covid-19 outbreak, many of them continue trying to illegally get across, Sanook.com reported today (Sept. 6, 2020). The well-known Mor Lab
Read moreCoalition parties warned to stop battling for key seat
JUST DAYS after the shock resignation of Predee Daochai as finance minister coalition parties have been told to stop battling for this key seat as it is within the authority of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to choose someone competent to replace him, Khaosod newspaper reported today (Sept. 6, 2020). In issuing this warning Mr. Sira
Read moreYoung man dies in car crash on slippery road
AN EARLY MORNING accident on a rain-drenched slippery road led to a young man who was driving fast from Nonthaburi to Pathum Thani province dying in the wreck of his sedan, Thai Rath newspaper reported today (Sept. 6, 2020). Pol. Maj. Prasit Kongnayot, an investigator at Chaiyapruek station, Pak Kret district, Nonthaburi province, rushed to
Read moreUzbek tourist plunges to death at waterfall
A YOUNG UZBEK man who travelled from Phuket to Ranong province together with six Russian friends died today (Sept. 5) after falling off the second level of the Ngao waterfall, Khaosod newspaper reported. Mr. Chalit Sinrojthanakorn, head of Namtok Ngao National Park where the waterfall is located, said the five male and two female tourists
Read moreKey road shut after fierce downpour topples power poles
TORRENTIAL RAIN this afternoon (Sept. 5) led to several power poles being knocked down causing live wires to dangle over Si Ayutthaya road from Wat Benchamabophit intersection to the Royal Plaza where Equestrian Statue of King Rama V is located and this road is now closed till tomorrow while repairs are made, Thai Rath newspaper
Read moreHunt for cabbie who punctured tyres on five vehicles
A TAXI driver flattened the tyres on five vehicle parked at Nonthaburi province’s Baan Muang district municipality yesterday leaving the owners completely perplexed as to why he did so, Sanook.com reported today (Sept. 5, 2020). The five victims of this vandalism, which was shared on line by the New Content page, are Mr. Chakrit, 34,
Read morePineapple farmers suffer as drought hits harvest
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THIS YEAR’S TOTAL volume of fresh pineapple is forecast to drop due to drought but a rebound is expected next year, according to Tawee Maskhao, deputy director general of the Department of Agricultural Extension. Some 1.39 million tons of fresh pineapple is expected throughout this year, marking a 17% drop from
Read moreStudents gather to wash away ‘sins of the police’
A GROUP of students from Srinakharinwirot University gathered in front of the Royal Thai Police headquarters today (Sept. 4) to clean the sidewalk there and wash away alleged sins of the police, Sanook.com reported. The students, who represent the Group of Change, said the sign at the police headquarters had been tarnished by People’s Democratic
Read moreRush to test condo residents after first Covid-19 case in hundred days
OFFICIALS at Thung Khru district quickly sprang to action today (Sept. 4) by going to the cluster of six condominium buildings where the inmate who has been found to be infected with Covid-19 lived before being jailed and lots of residents are eager to get themselves tested, Thai Rath newspaper reported. Mr. Thanachit Chutikarn, director
Read moreYoung woman kills elderly beautician over bad hair cut
PHITSANOLOK police have arrested a young woman on the charges of killing an elderly beautician by slashing her throat after a fierce row over what she perceived to be a bad haircut yesterday, Sanook.com reported today (Sept, 4, 2020) . Pol. Col Phakphum Prapsiphum, head of Mueang Phitsanulok police station, went to the house cum
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