By Amarin TV and Jerusalem Post A THAI professor at Chulalongkorn University opined that the new “Deltacron” coronavirus variant found in Cyprus is not a hybrid of Delta and Omicron variants but a new strain of the former, Amarin TV said today (Jan. 9). Dr. Jesada Denduangboriban, attached to the Department of Biology, Faculty
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Mystery ship sinks, oil spill could reach Koh Samui in 2-3 days’ time
THE Thai Second Naval Area said today (Jan. 9) that the mystery stateless cargo ship found listing near Koh Samui sank overnight and a big effort is being made to prevent the oil spill from reaching tourist island in two to three days’ time, Sanook.com said. Vice Admiral Sunthorn Damklai, commander of the Second
Read moreNorwegian man reports double-crossing Cambodian woman to police
A NORWEGIAN man who fell in love with a Cambodian woman at Bang Saray beach three years ago and sent her 200,000 baht in cash to prepare for a wedding found out upon coming flying here that she is already involved with another man so reported her to police, Sanook.com said today (Jan. 9). Mr.
Read moreMystery ship with no crew found listing near Koh Samui
OFFICERS from the Second Naval Area Command are bringing a mystery stateless ship with not a single crew on board that was found listing near Koh Samui to shore to prevent a maritime disaster, Sanook.com said this evening (Jan 8). Staff at Chevron’s drilling rig alerted the authorities on Jan. 5 that the ship,
Read moreDrunk woman slaps policeman with her shoe in New Year’s eve drama
AN intoxicated woman who drove the wrong way down Lum Luk Ka road on New Year’s eve and then slapped policeman with her shoe faces four charges, Matichon newspaper and Sanook.com said today (Jan. 8) Khu Khot police station released details of this case after a video clip of the woman slapping the policeman’s face
Read more6 infected European tourists disappear from Koh Chang hotel
SIX European tourists who entered Thailand via Test & Go procedure but later tested positive for coronavirus at Koh Chang disappeared from their hotel on the island with the authorities unable to contact them for the past two to three day, Sanook.com said today (Jan. 8). Meanwhile the Public Health Ministry said this morning that
Read moreSouthern by-election to show strength of state mechanism, local business cliques: Academic
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THE UPCOMING BY-ELECTION IN Chumphorn and Songkhla will definitely demonstrate how effective the state mechanism and local business cliques will be in the making of a couple of southern MPs under the banners of the largest coalition partner in government, namely Palang Pracharath Party, according to a noted academic. January 16’s
Read more69 provinces placed in orange Covid control zone
THE Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) executive committee today (Jan. 7) adjusted Covid zoning and placed 69 provinces in the control zone (orange) with eight province remaining in the blue tourism pilot scheme zone and none coming under the the highest and strict control (dark red), highest control (red), and high surveillance (yellow) zones
Read moreKhao Yai hotel threatens to sue guest over below par review
A THAI woman who gave a low rating to a hotel in Khao Yai at a booking app was threatened by the management to pay 3 million baht in compensation within 15 days and publish an apology in five newspapers for seven days or face a lawsuit, Sanook.com said today (Jan. 7). Mr. Sittra
Read moreDaily Covid tally soars to 7,526 cases, 19 deaths
THAILAND’S daily Covid count is rising fast, reaching 7,526 cases over the past 24 hours to this morning (Jan. 7) compared to 5,775 yesterday and 3,899 the day before, Sanook.com said. In its briefing at 7.30 a.m. this morning the Public Ministry’s Disease Control Department said there were 19 deaths over the past day,
Read moreIn South Korea, hair loss emerges as new election issue
By AP and published by Channel NewsAsia Seoul – South Korean presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung isn’t bald. But he is enjoying the support of many bald voters over his push for government payments for hair loss treatments. Since his proposal was disclosed earlier this week, hair loss has emerged as a hot-button topic ahead
Read moreProtesters jeer at Kla Party’s by-election campaign team
DEMONSTRATORS again staging a rally in front of Bangkok Remand Prison today (Jan. 6) jeered at Kla Party’s campaign team while welcoming Pheu Thai Party’s crew as both drove past within fives of each other, Matichon newspaper said. The was rally organised by the the Songwriters for the People group to demand the release of
Read moreGuard in condo rape case arrested after big forest manhunt
A BIG manhunt in Khao Ang Rue Nai Wildlife Preserve Area by 200 policemen and forestry official all night and till this afternoon (Jan. 6) led to the arrest of a security guard wanted for the rape of a woman residing at the Thonburi condominium building he guarded on Monday night (Jan. 3), Matichon newspaper
Read moreCovid control raised a notch as daily tally soars to 5,775
THE PUBLIC Health Ministry raised the Covid alert level from 3 to 4 at 8.30 a.m. this morning (Jan. 6) amid a spike in daily Covid count to 5,775 from 3,899 yesterday but fatalities stayed low at 11, Amarin TV said Dr. Kiattipoom Wongrachit, the ministry’s permanent secretary who made this announcement at Vachira
Read moreHealthcare volunteers allegedly turned into canvassers in upcoming by-election
By Thai Newsroom Reporters SOME VILLAGE-BASED healthcare volunteers in Chumphon were accused today (Jan. 5) of unlawfully canvassing for a certain candidate contesting Jan. 16’s by-election for MP of a southern constituency. Former MP Sirisak Onlamai, who defected from Democrat Party to Palang Pracharath Party, alleged that these village-based healthcare volunteers have been quietly
Read moreHouse panel: Not enough evidence to back claim Prayut paid MPs 5m baht bribe
A HOUSE of Representatives committee that investigated an allegation that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha paid 5 million baht cash bribe to government MPs to vote for him during the no-confidence debate early September said today (Jan. 5) there was not enough evidence and eyewitnesses to support the claim, Amarin TV said. Dr. Sukit Atthopakorn,
Read morePolice: Condo juristic person at fault for blocking entry to probe rape case
METROPOLITAN Police is going to take legal action against the juristic person of a residential condominium in Thonburi area where a woman was raped on Monday night (Jan. 3) on charges of blocking the police team from going in to investigate and arrest the suspect, TV Channel 7 said today (Jan. 5). Pol. Maj. Gen.
Read moreA book about a soldier’s mysterious disappearance children will love
The Sad and Sorry Saga of Sir Jeffrey Hillpig-Smythe By Steve Rhodes 28 pages, in Thai and English, colour illustrations Reviewed by Reg Comstock MANY children’s books are a blend of fact and fiction, as is this imaginative tale of a mysterious British soldier in World War II with the improbable name of Sir
Read moreCovid cases climbing in Chonburi, many clusters found
THE Chonburi Provincial Public Health Office said this morning (Jan. 5) that coronavirus cases are rising in this province with today’s tally being 529 cases and infection spreading in numerous clusters, Sanook.com said. During the New Year holidays there were high incidences of infection at Pattaya’s Tree Town market area, liquor stores and other
Read moreThaksin foresees change of government in second half
FORMER prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra said yesterday (Jan. 3) that Thailand will likely get a new government in the second half of this year and although this will be a tough year for Thai people things should change in the latter half, Amarin TV said today. In an interview with Theroom44channel.com the former premier said
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