By Scott Sutherland, The Weather Network, published by MSN News SATURN’S moon, Mimas, appears to be harbouring a secret. Although once thought to be just a solid ball of ice, researchers have found evidence of an ocean deep under its surface. Mimas has already gained some fame and recognition in the scientific community. As
Month: February 2022
Activist group takes campaign against Section 112 to southern city
THE Thalu Fa (Through the Sky) activist group took their campaign for abolition of Section 112 of the Criminal Code, or the lese majeste law, to southern Hat Yai city today (Feb. 5) but there was a brief disruption to giving speeches after a man pulled off the loudspeaker cable, Matichon newspaper said. At
Read moreLegendary Korat hotel being sold after coronavirus severely hit business
JOINING the ranks of hotels put up for sale in Nakhon Ratchasima province (Korat) after the coronavirus pandemic caused business to plunge sharply is one that had been operating for 30 years and had a massage parlour on its top-most 12th floor, Amarin TV said today (Feb. 5). Pegasus Korat Hotel, located on Mitraphab
Read moreTwo gunmen kill Canadian citizen at Phuket villa
TWO gunmen who possibly are foreigners laid in wait in the bushes near a villa of a well-known hotel at Phuket’s Rawai sub-district last night (Feb. 4) and fired 10 bullets at a Canadian man as he drove up and got out of his vehicle killing him on the spot, Thai Rath newspaper. The
Read moreRussia and China tell Nato to stop expansion, Moscow backs Beijing on Taiwan
Moscow – Russia and China called in a joint statement today (Feb. 4) for Nato to halt its expansion while Moscow said it fully supported Beijing’s stance on Taiwan and opposed Taiwanese independence in any form. The joint statement, including harsh criticism of the United States, was issued during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit
Read moreCobra Gold 2022 numerically downsized due to pandemic situation
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THAI AND UNITED STATES TROOPS taking part in Cobra Gold 2022 joint military exercise will be numerically downsized in response to the sustained pandemic situation, an army general said today (Feb. 4). Thai Armed Forces chief-of-staff Lt.Gen. Chidchanok Nudchaya confirmed the total of troops from Thailand, the US and several other
Read moreCAT Telecom building fire brought under control
A FIRE that broke out on the sixth floor of a CAT Telecom Plc building on Chaengwattana road has been brought under control with no one having got injured, Amarin TV said today (Feb. 4). Thung Song Hong police were informed of a fire breaking out at the CAT Telecom headquarters at 12.30 p.m.
Read moreMinistry says Covid stats are real not fake as daily total nears 10,000
THE PUBLIC Health Ministry said today’s (Feb. 4) Covid tally of 9,909 cases and 22 deaths, with another 4,973 people who tested positive via ATK awaiting confirmation by PCR, is within the anticipated range while denying that officials are juggling the figures, Matichon newspaper said. Dr. Kiattipoom Wongrachit, the ministry’s permanent secretary, said the
Read moreMove Forward MP resigns to run for Bangkok governor
By Thai Newsroom Reporters OUTSPOKEN MP Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn today (Feb. 3) resigned as legislator of Move Forward Party with a known intent to contest Bangkok’s gubernatorial election in the next few months. Wiroj who is yet to be replaced as MP by one of the Move Forward party-listed candidates officially declared in the 2019
Read moreGlobal anti-doping agency lifts Thai flag ban at tournaments
THAI ATHLETES rejoiced at the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) removing the country from a list of countries not complying with its rules which had led to a ban on flying the Thai flag at international tournaments, TV Channel 7 said this evening (Feb. 3). Sports Authority of Thailand Governor Kongsak Yodmanee said the one-year
Read moreAnonymous Thai donor gives Greek family hit by theft 51,000 baht
AN ANONYMOUS kind-hearted Thai donor gave a Greek family 51,000 baht to help them out after a thief stole almost 200,000 baht from their rented car while holidaying in Phuket, TV Channel 3 said today (Feb. 3). A representative of the Knights Border page, Ms. Jaruwee Luangkong, handed over 51,000 baht in cash donated by
Read moreHearsay over cabinet seats for Thammanat clique denied
By Thai Newsroom Reporters FORMER PALANG PRACHARATH Party secretary-general Thammanat Prompow yesterday (Feb. 2) categorically denied he has been involved in a hush-hush negotiation for a few cabinet seats which could possibly be provided by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. Thammanat dismissed such hearsay as “groundless” and contended that a clique of 20 MPs under his
Read moreLaunch of colourful flower farm a hit in Trang
A BOLD enterprise to turn abandoned rice fields into a colourful flower farm paid off for a southern Trang native as when the doors were opened yesterday (Feb. 1) as many as 400 people flocked in to take in the beauty and click many selfies, Matichon newspaper said today. Mr. Prawet Phusuwan, 60, who
Read moreRecovered Covid patients who develop dementia urged to get help
SENIOR Thai doctors urged people who after having recovered from coronavirus started developing signs of dementia with this affecting their daily life to seek advice and be examined by a doctor, Amarin TV said today (Feb. 2). Dr. Somsak Ankasil, the head of the Public Health Ministry’s Medical Services Department, said some patients have
Read moreGreek family in trouble after thief steals their money
BEING rapidly shared on Thai social media and attracting a lot of comments is the plight of a Greek family holidaying in Phuket who are in financial difficulty after a thief stole 4,900 euros (almost 200,000 baht) from their rented car and in their desperation are now urging this thief to return it and for
Read moreGeneral election to be held no later than middle of this year: Thaksin
By Thai Newsroom Reporters FORMER PREMIER THAKSIN Shinawatra yesterday (Feb. 1) said he did not believe a military coup will occur anytime soon but forecast a general election will likely take place no later than the middle of this year. In Care Talk/Care Clubhouse live podcast programme, Thaksin advised Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to dissolve
Read moreMovies being screened at cemetery to mark Chinese New Year
A BIG Chinese New Year celebration is taking place at a cemetery in Phichit province tonight (Feb. 1) with three movies being screened for the ghosts of 330 people buried there to enjoy, Naewna newspaper said. The Phichit Samakkhi Foundation hired a team from Boon Cherd Film to put up a large screen and bring
Read moreMove to end senators’ PM-picking power so far endorsed by 66,000 people
By Thai Newsroom Reporters ABOUT 66,000 PEOPLE have so far endorsed a refreshed move to end the constitutional power of the unelected senators to pick a prime minister following the next general election. Former election commissioner Somchai Srisutthiyakorn who is currently spearheading the massive move in the name of a Campaign For Constitutional Amendment
Read moreRayong in better shape with no oil slicks washing up on beaches today
THE huge oil spill in Rayong showed signs of improvement today (Feb. 1) with no slicks washing up on the beaches, including Ao Prao at Koh Samet, and none also found in the sea near this coastal province,Thai Rath newspaper said. Today is the seventh day after an undersea pipeline leaked 400,000 litres of
Read moreCovid-infected detainee escapes from Koh Samui hospital
A DETAINEE held at Koh Samui prison on drug charges and sent to a hospital for treatment after testing positive for Covid-19 has escaped with a 20,000 baht reward offered to anyone assisting in or furnishing information leading to his capture, TV Channel 7 said. Pol. Col. Pongkajorn Sukksang, head Koh Samui police station,
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