A CHARITY FOUNDATION in Nakhon Ratchasima province (Korat) said today (July 3) it has stopped ambulance service at four to five stations because the National Institute for Emergency Medicine has not given any compensation for eight months, Amarin TV said. Mr. Phisit Pongsirisuphakul, vice-president of Putthamhook Foundation 31, said not only his organisation but
Month: July 2023
Pirapan quits as MP But holds on as Ruam Thai Sang Chart leader
By Thai Newsroom Reporters RUAM THAI SANG CHART leader Pirapan Salirathawipak has resigned as MP but still holds onto the top post of the ultra-conservative party. Pirapan who ran as No. 1 Ruam Thai Sang Chart candidate in party-listed mode today (July 3) posted on his Facebook page to confirm he has practically quit
Read moreParts of Phang Nga flooded after days of heavy rain
TORRENTIAL rain lasting days led to parts of southern coastal Phang Nga province being heavily flooded with both houses and palm plantations inundated, Naewna newspaper said today (July 3). Photos taken by a camera drone flown by Phatthalung province reporter shows the extent of damage at Khok Khian subdistrict, Takua Pa district, which isa
Read moreThousands rally across Australia in support of indigenous reform
By Reuters and published by Yahoo!News Sydney –Thousands rallied in Australia on Sunday (July 2) to back a campaign to recognise the country’s Indigenous people in the constitution ahead of a referendum later this year, after a recent dip in support for the change. The referendum, likely to be held between October and December,
Read moreHouse speaker tussle drags on till tomorrow
MOVE Forward and Pheu Thai parties failed to end their tussle for the House speaker post at an eight-party meeting today (July 2) and now hope to reach an agreement tomorrow just a day before the first House meeting to pick the head of the legislative branch, Naewna newspaper said. At a joint press
Read moreTeen boy fights thief who attacked grandma in condo
A TEENAGE boy grabbed a knife to fight a knife-wielding thief who had broken into their condominium and badly wounded his grandmother in the wee hours of this morning (July 2) with the latter then quickly escaping, Sanook.com said. Flight Sergeant First Class Wanchai (surname withheld), 59, said his older sister Tuk, 65, who
Read moreRoyalist complaining to Pita about National Day idea quickly chased away
AT A meeting of all eight partners of the Move Forward-led coalition government today (July 2) a royalist showed up and submitted a letter of complaint about the idea to change the National Day to party leader and prime minister-designate Pita Limjaroenrat but was quickly chased away by the party’s followers, Naewna newspaper said.
Read moreEuropean telescope launched to hunt for clues to universe’s darkest secrets
By Marcia Dunn, AP, and published by ABC News Cape Canaveral, Fla. – A European space telescope blasted off on Saturday (July 1) on a quest to explore the mysterious and invisible realm known as the dark universe. SpaceX launched the European Space Agency’s Euclid observatory toward its ultimate destination 1.5 million kilometres (1
Read moreSettha calls possibility of Pheu Thai/Palang Pracharath coalition a ‘lunatic’ idea
By Thai Newsroom Reporters REAL ESTATE TYCOON Settha Taweesin today (July 1) called the possibility of a brand new Pheu Thai-led coalition with the Palang Pracharath and without the Move Forward a “lunatic” notion. Though Settha, who contested last month’s election as one of a trio of Pheu Thai partisan candidates for prime minister,
Read moreThai mobile banking apps crash on payday, transfers put off
THERE were loud complaints today (July 1) after mobile banking apps and online service of several Thai banks crashed with customers told that cash transfers made from 2 p.m onwards will reach the destination by 7 p.m. tomorrow, Matichon newspaper said. A lot of people were affected by the outage with today being payday
Read moreNavy officer in shootout while helping woman being attacked
A THAI NAVY officer shot a man in self defence after moving in to help his former girlfriend just as he was attacking her upon being shot at first with the latter later dying at a hospital, Naewna newspaper said today (July 1}. The shootout occurred in Samaesan subdistrict, Sattahip district, Chonburi province, at
Read moreKoh Samui struggles as water shortage drags on
DESPITE being a renowned tourist destination Koh Samui continues to suffer from water shortage with tap water either not flowing or doing so weakly and this affecting the daily life of local people as well as hotel and tourism operators, Naewna newspaper said today (June 30). Both ordinary people and entrepreneurs have installed tanks
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