By Thai Newsroom Reporters A PHEU THAI MP was yesterday (Dec. 15) ordered by the Supreme Court to immediately stop doing his legislative duties pending a ruling on an attempted money extortion charge filed against him. The Supreme Court handed out the order for MP Anurak Tangpanithanon of Mukdaharn to immediately stop performing as
Month: December 2021
Drugs hidden in snack bags heading for South Korea seized
POLICE have arrested a Thai man in Chonburi province for helping parcel drugs in bags of snacks to South Korea and are now gathering evidence to arrest two South Korean men suspected to be behind this international drug trafficking attempt, Amarin TV said today (Dec. 16). Mr. Wichai Chaimongkol, secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board,
Read moreNavy moves buy 3 UAVs for coastal recon missions
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THE THAI NAVY IS LOOKING to procure three unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) for planned deployment over coastal areas of the country, according to a navy source. Given an estimated 3.9 billion baht budget, the Naval Fleet’s Naval Air Division plans to buy three UAVs with medium-altitude, long-endurance maneuverability, the source said.
Read morePM advises people to raise chickens for eggs to overcome poverty
DURING a visit to southernmost Yala province today (Dec. 15) Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha at one point focused on household debt and suggested that each household raise two chickens for eggs, TV Channel 7 said. In discussions with state agencies in this province Gen. Prayut mentioned that the government saw the poverty problem and one
Read moreKaren refugee camp awaits post-riot, clear-up mission
By Thai Newsroom Reporters AUTHORITIES ARE YET TO clear up a Karen refugee camp in a western border district of Thailand following yesterday’s rampage which caused destruction of official and private property, police said today (Dec 15). Rangers and policemen have been readied to carry out a joint mission to secure Mae Lah refugee
Read moreOmicron infection climbs to 9 out of 14 potential cases
THE Public Health Ministry said this afternoon (Dec. 15) that one more patient has been confirmed to be infected with the Omicron variant of coronavirus taking the total to nine out of 14 potential cases, Matichon newspaper said. Dr. Supakit Sirilak, head of the Medical Sciences Department, said the nine cases were confirmed by whole
Read moreAnother 4 Airbus H225M multi-role utility choppers delivered
By Thai Newsroom Reporters ANOTHER FOUR AIRBUS H225M Caracal helicopters have been delivered to the Thai Air Force, making a fleet of 12 helicopters of this type, according to an Air Force source. The latest batch of four Airbus multi-role utility helicopters, earlier called Eurocopter EC725, is adding to eight others of the same
Read moreMyanmar shadow government approves use of stablecoin Tether
By Times of India Hong Kong – Myanmar’s shadow government said it would allow the use of the world’s largest stablecoin, Tether, as an official currency, potentially making it easier for it to raise funds and make payments. The National Unity Government (NUG), which comprises pro-democracy groups and remnants of Myanmar’s civilian administration that was
Read moreBuriram holding ‘Kite Flying Countdown New Year 2022’ festival
NORTHEASTERN Buriram province is inviting locals and tourists to join its unique “Kite Flying Countdown New Year 2022” festival being held from December 24 to January 2, 2022, Matichon newspaper said today (Dec. 13). This festival is taking place at Chang Arena Stadium where there will be an “aek” kite flying contest. These are
Read moreSouthern by-election to see fierce contest among 3 coalition partners
By Thai Newsroom Reporters A BY-ELECTION FOR MPs in southern constituencies will likely feature unrelenting contests among three coalition partners in government, namely Palang Pracharath Party, Bhumjaithai Party and Democrat Party. The by-election in Chumphon Constituency 1 and Songkhla Constituency 6 is tentatively scheduled by the Election Commission on January 16 for an MP
Read moreTop official: Omicron likely to hit Thailand from mid-January
THE PUBLIC Health Ministry is now gearing up to take care of patients infected with the Omicron variant of coronavirus with a top official expecting an influx of cases from mid-January onwards, Matichon newspaper said today (Dec. 14). Dr. Somsak Ankasil, head of the Medical Services Department, said preparations were being made as one
Read moreMilitary training chopper crashes, two dead
A MILITARY TRAINING HELICOPTER crashed in Nakhon Sawan province at 9.35 a.m. this morning (Dec. 14) with the flight instructor and the pilot dying immediately after it plunged to earth, Amarin TV and Siam Rath newspaper said. The helicopter, made by the Chinese Enstrom Helicopter Corporation, crashed at the post office in front of
Read moreSteven Spielberg’s West Side Story falls flat at US box office
By Reuters Staff and published by Channel NewsAsia AUDIENCES didn’t open their wallets to see the infamous rivalry between the Sharks and the Jets play out on the big screen. West Side Story, Steven Spielberg’s remake of the classic musical, fell flat in its North American box office debut, collecting a paltry US$10.5 million (S$14.3
Read moreBlinken in Indonesia as US seeks to shore up Southeast Asia ties
By Reuters staff, published by Channel NewsAsia Jakarta – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Indonesia today (Dec. 13), kicking off a short Southeast Asia trip aimed at strengthening relations with a region that has become a strategic arena for Washington and Beijing. In his first Southeast Asia trip since US President Joe
Read moreProtesting Jana villagers occupy bridge outside Govt House
By Thai Newsroom Reporters VILLAGERS FROM JANA DISTRICT of Songkhla today (Dec. 13) occupied a bridge outside Government House to resume their year-long protest against an industrial estate project in their coastal area of the southern province. Dozens of the protesting Jana villagers, calling themselves a Network For the Protection of Jana Native Land, set
Read more8 Omicron cases found among overseas arrivals, 3 more being checked
THE PUBLIC Health Ministry said this afternoon (Dec. 13) that eight overseas arrivals have tested positive for the Omicron variant of Covid-19 during Dec. 1-11 with confirmation whether three others too are similarly infected pending, Sanook.com said. Dr. Supakit Sirilak, head of the Medical Sciences Department, said the strain was found among travellers coming to
Read moreNew Year celebrations allowed till 1 a.m.
THE Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) executive committee today (Dec.13) passed a resolution allowing the public to drink alcoholic beverages in restaurants on New Year’s Eve till 1 a.m. New Year’s Day, Matichon newspaper said. Dr. Taweesilp Visanuyothin, CCSA’s spokesman, however said this is only allowed at open-air restaurants or those with good
Read moreProtesters hang up ‘people’s judgement’ banner, demand abolition of Section 112
A BIG demonstration got underway at Ratchaprasong intersection this afternoon (Dec. 12) with the protesters hanging up large banner with the words “People’s Judgement of Section 112” to underscore their demand that Section 112 of the Criminal Code, or the lese majeste law, be abolished, Matichon newspaper said. Jointly launching this demonstartion are a
Read moreAltogether 431,220 Covid cases, 6,801 fatalities in Bangkok since April 1
BANGKOK’S cumulative Covid total has reached 431,220 cases and 6,801 fatalities in the ongoing wave that started on April 1 with there being an additional 631 cases today (Dec. 12), Siam Rath newspaper said. A breakdown of the Covid statistics released by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) this afternoon is as follows: – 631
Read morePolice: Avoid demonstration at Ratchaprasong intersection this afternoon
THE Metropolitan Police Bureau advised people to avoid the Ratchaprasong intersection area today (Dec. 12) from 2 p.m. as protesters are gathering there from 4 p.m. onwards, Amarin TV said. Pol. Maj. Gen. Jirasan Kaewsaeng-ek, spokesman of Metropolitan Police, said three road are expected to be affected by the demonstration, namely Ploenchit Road (between Ratchaprasong
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