CHONBURI’S Public Health Office said today (May 22) that there were 10,648 new Covid cases and 12 deaths last week (May 14-20) with the majority being the elderly, Sanook.com said. Of this total 13 were being treated for pneumonia while 19 require oxygen. People in this province adjacent to Bangkok were urged to strictly
Month: May 2023
Anutin posts photo of trip to HK to deny rumours of linking up with Thaksin
BHUMJAITHAI Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul today (May 22) posted a photo on his personal Facebook page showing him with his sweetheart during a family trip to pray and relax in Hong Kong over the weekend along with a caption, “It’s like this yet news spread of coming to Hong Kong to set up a
Read morePrivate sector ‘confident senators will back Pita for PM’
THE head of Thai Condominium Association Mr. Peerapong Jaroon-ek said today (May 21) the private sector is certain senators would definitely endorse Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat for prime minister as they would not dare oppose voters who gave his party a huge victory with Pheu Thai Party coming second, Matichon newspaper said. Peerapong,
Read moreElderly man shoots sister in inheritance row
AN ELDERLY Thai man, fearful of being cheated out of his inheritance by his siblings, first shot his sister then hit his brother in the face after which surrendered to the police upon being allowed to talk to the press, Naewna newspaper said today (May 21). At 1 p.m. today police were alerted of
Read morePolice prevent clash as pro-monarchy group stages rally
AFTER a pro-monarchy group rallied at Chao Prom market in Ayutthaya today (May 21) to show their opposition to amendment of lese majeste law, better known as Criminal Code Section 112, another group displaying red garments showed up to chase them away leading to arguments but police both in and out of uniform moved
Read moreNo joke: China’s backlash against stand-up stirs fear of comedy clampdown
By Reuters and published by CNA Beijing/Shanghai – One joke by a Chinese comedian about the nation’s military has spurred online uproar, a US$2 million fine, a police probe, a sweep of cancelled shows and fears for the survival of Chinese stand-up comedy, a rare refuge for somewhat free speech. The furore over Li
Read moreForeigner dies in Pattaya motorbike accident
AN UNIDENTIFIED foreign man died in Pattaya this afternoon (May 20) after flying off a motorcycle when it hit the edge of a footpath at a curve of Jomtien Two road, Naewna newspaper said. Pol. Lt. Col. Sanan Kotanon, deputy inspector of Pattaya police station, rushed to scene of the accident together with Sawang
Read moreNew Party leaves Move Forward-led coalition
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THE NEW PARTY has today (May 20) withdrawn from a Move Forward-led coalition which is now having eight partners with a united force of 313 MPs. New Party leader Kridithat Sangthanayothin confirmed the one-MP party has finally decided to leave the Move Forward-led coalition in the wake of vehement criticism
Read moreChart Pattana Kla excluded from Move Forward-led coalition
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THE CONSERVATIVE CHART PATTANA KLA has been finally excluded from a Move Forward-led coalition government. The Move Forward-led coalition currently consists of nine partners without the Chart Pattana Kla which has only two MPs amidst vehement protests from the Move Forward rank and file and members of the public. Late
Read moreAlmost 10 million foreign tourists so far this year
THE Thai tourism industry is soaring as seen by altogether 9.47 million foreign tourists having come here from the beginning of the year till May 15 with the biggest markets being east and south Asia plus Asean countries, MNG Online said this morning (May 20). Ms. Trisulee Trisoranakul, deputy spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s
Read moreChart Pattana Kla the 10th partner of Move Forward-led coalition
By Thai Newsroom Reporters A TENTH PARTY with two MPs has joined the Move Forward-led coalition as the latest partner today (May 19). The Chart Pattana Kla jumped onto the Move Forward bandwagon to add to a total of 316 MPs who will certainly endorse Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat for prime minister. Nevertheless,
Read more‘Big Joke’: Cyanide killings suspect a heavy online gambler
POLICE tracing the financial activity of cyanide serial killings suspect Ms. Sararat Rangsiwutthaporn, or Am, found out that she gambled as much as 10 million baht a day at online casinos with the owners of these casinos to be arrested soon, Amarin TV said today (May 19). Deputy National Police Chief Pol. Gen. Surachate
Read moreAnother one-MP party joins Move Forward-led coalition govt
By Thai Newsroom Reporters ANOTHER ONE-MP PARTY has joined a Move Forward-led government to make it a nine-party coalition. The little-known New Party with only one MP has added to a total of 314 MPs of the nine coalition partners who all will certainly endorse Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat for prime minister, albeit
Read more7.7 magnitude earthquake causes small tsunami on South Pacific islands
By AP and published by NBC Bay Area Wellington, New Zealand – A 7.7 magnitude earthquake caused a small tsunami to wash ashore on South Pacific islands today (May 19). No damage has been reported, and the threat passed in a few hours. Waves 60 centimetres (2 feet) above tide level were measured off
Read moreSome ‘renegade’ Palang Pracharath, Democrat MPs look to back Pita for PM
By Thai Newsroom Reporters A NUMBER OF PALANG PRACHARATH and Democrat MPs are looking to endorse Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat for prime minister though their respective parties will be nowhere in a Move Forward-led coalition government, partisan sources said today (May 18). The reported moves on the part of those “renegade” Palang Pracharath
Read moreAussie TikTok influencer tests Phuket fruit vendor’s generosity
AUSTRALIAN social media star Luke Erwin shared a short video on TikTok where he tested the generosity of a Phuket vendor by asking for free fruit as he was hungry but did not have any money to pay and was immediately given one, Sanook.com said this afternoon (May 18). The generous fruit vendor who
Read moreMove Forward-led coalition govt now consists of 8 partners with 313 MPs
By Thai Newsroom Reporters A MOVE FORWARD-LED coalition now consists of eight partners with 313 MPs at their command, confirmed Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat today (May 18). During a press conference at a Bangkok hotel, Pita announced the eight-party coalition government has been tentatively set up and resolved to endorse him as prime
Read moreFarmers guarding durian orchards day and night after big price hike
DURIAN farmers in Tak province just across the border from Myanmar are guarding their orchards day and night to keep thieves at bay after a big price rise this year, Matichon newspaper said today (May 18). Mr. Chub Buasom, or Uncle Chub, a farmer in Ruam Thai Phatthana subdistrict, Phop Phra district, said previously
Read moreSenators’ bloc against voters’ consensus will have a price to pay: Pita
By Thai Newsroom Reporters MOVE FORWARD LEADER PITA Limjaroenrat today (May 17) cautioned those senators who might probably stand in the way of popular consensus manifested in Sunday’s general election will certainly have a price to pay. During an interview online with a CNN correspondent, Pita suggested all 250 senators seriously take into account
Read moreLeaders of Move Forward-led coalition hold first meeting
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THE LEADERS OF SEVEN PARTIES which have tentatively formed a Move Forward-led coalition government following Sunday’s general election today (May 17) held their first meeting at a ritzy Bangkok restaurant. Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat and Move Forward secretary-general Chaithawat Tulathon held an informal talk over dinner about the Move
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