By Thai Newsroom Reporters CARETAKER PRIME MINISTER Prawit Wongsuwan has been obviously showing his ability to keep the country moving on without Prayut Chan-o-cha as head of government, said a noted academic over the weekend. Rangsit University political scientist Wanwichit Boonprong concluded that Prawit has looked more agile, self-confident and physically stronger than ever
Month: September 2022
Prayut sends basket of fruit to placate disgruntled fan club
PRIME MINISTER Prayut Chan-o-cha, who has been suspended while awaiting a court ruling on his eight-year tenure, annoyed his fan club in Ayutthaya province during a flood inspection trip earlier today (Sept. 2) by not greeting them but later sent them a basket of fruit that cheered them up, Matichon newspaper said. Mrs. Kanlayanee Chuprang,
Read moreSouth Korea and Japan brace for typhoon Hinnamnor
By The Guardian and Thai Newsroom DESTRUCTION is imminent across southern Japan and South Korea as super typhoon Hinnamnor barrels northwards through the East China Sea this weekend. The typhoon is so far the strongest tropical storm of the 2022 hurricane season and developed gradually this week out in the Pacific, edging towards the
Read more10 injured in shooting at concert in Udon Thani
POLICE are hunting for a youth who opened fire at other youngsters during a fight between rival groups after a concert in Udon Thani had ended in the wee hours of this morning (Sept. 2) injuring 10 of them with four in serious condition, Sanook.com said. The concert at Khlong Thom market in Mueang district
Read moreGerman displaying anti-Prawit photo flees to Bangkok
A YOUNG German man who displayed a photo of caretaker Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan with a red cross over it at a traffic island in Mueang district of Rayong province yesterday (Sept. 1), quickly fled to Bangkok last night after police came to his house to gave a warning, Matichon newspaper said. Mr. Moritz
Read moreThailand not impacted by strongest typhoon of 2022
By Matichon, FirstPost.com and AccuWeather THIS week, Typhoon Hinnamnor developed into the most powerful tropical cyclone recorded on Earth so far in 2022 but it is not heading for Thailand but will strengthen the southwesterly monsoon. The Thai Meteorological Department said this evening (Sept. 1) that Hinnamnor is currently centred on the eastern side
Read morePattaya’s coffee and water sports event taking place on Sunday
BEING held on Sunday September 4 is “Pattaya Morning Drip 2022” event at the central beach where participants will get a chance to taste some delicious coffee and join water sports free of charge, Naewna newspaper said this evening (Sept. 1). This event is being held every first Sunday of the month this year
Read more‘Open Sky” app for requesting permission to fly drones unveiled
A PILOT project to kick off an app called “Open Sky” for those who want to fly drones in Bangkok and nearby areas to conveniently request permission to do so was unveiled today (Sept. 1), Matichon newspaper said. This project is a collaboration between Aeronautical Radio of Thailand Ltd (Aerothai),the Civil Aviation Authority of
Read moreYoung German man displays anti-Prayut photo in Rayong
A YOUNG German man displayed a photo of caretaker Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan with a red cross over it at the central traffic island in Taphong intersection, Mueang district of Rayong province, today (Sept. 1) and upon being questioned said he did so because he felt sorry for the Thai people, TV Channel 7 said.
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