By Reuters Staff, published by Channel NewsAsia MYANMAR protesters took to the streets today (June 1) in several districts, as fighting between the army and anti-junta militias raged in border areas, four months after the military ousted an elected government in a coup. Myanmar’s military is still struggling to impose order after arresting Aung San
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Phetchaburi people announce ‘sale of their Governor’
A JOURNALIST in Phetchaburi province posted a message on his Facebook page today (June 1) saying, “Urgent! Announcing the sale of the Governor of Phetchaburi province” but then quickly deleted it, Sanook.com said this evening. However his deleted post attracted posts from other residents of this province saying, “Announcing auction of Phetchaburi province (Free Thai
Read moreGreen light for new speed limits
THE CABINET today (June 1) approved draft ministerial regulations on new speed limits according to the type of vehicles and the characteristics of the roads to suit traffic conditions and comply with international standards, Amarin TV said this afternoon (June 1). The regulation for Bangkok, Pattaya City and community areas is as follows: –
Read moreBangkok Covid cases soar to 41,573 with Klong Toey hardest hit
THE Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) said Bangkok continues to have the most Covid cases with this reaching 1,356 today (June 1) and taking the total to 41,573, Amarin TV said. Nationally the number of daily cases dropped to 2,230 from 5,485 yesterday, but fatalities climbed to 38 from 19 the previous day,
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