THE LATEST death toll at a fireworks factory explosion this afternoon (Jan. 17) is 21 with remains of two others still being verified, Thai Rath newspaper quoted police as saying late tonight. Deputy Police Chief Pol. Gen. Kittirat Panphet said upon inspecting the site of the explosion in Sala Khao subdistrict, in central Suphan
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Saksayam resigns as Bhumjaithai secretary-general, MP
By Thai Newsroom Reporters SAKSAYAM CHIDCHOB has resigned as Bhumjaithai secretary-general and as a party-listed MP following today’s (Jan.17) court ruling delivered to his chagrin. Saksayam, brother of de facto Bhumjaithai boss Newin Chidchob, has called it quits with immediate effect as secretary-general of the second largest coalition partner and simultaneously as an MP
Read moreThaksin’s release on parole only depends on prison chief
By Thai Newsroom Reporters DE FACTO PHEU THAI BOSS-CUM-CONVICT at large Thaksin Shinawatra will likely be released on parole as soon as next month only if the commander of Bangkok Remand Prison deems it appropriate, according to a senior government official. In a press conference at the Ministry of Justice headquarters, the Corrections Department’s
Read moreThaksin meets criteria for parole, can take up political role: Corrections Dept
THE CORRECTIONS Department said today (Jan. 17) that de facto Pheu Thai boss-cum-prisoner Thaksin Shinawatra meets the criteria for parole and once released may take up a political role, Naewna newspaper said. This was stated during a press conference at the Justice Ministry attended by Mr. Somboon Muangklam, adviser to Justice Minister Thawee Sodsong,
Read moreChinese corvettes depart Cambodia’s Ream naval base
By Thai Newsroom Reporters A COUPLE OF CHINESE CORVETTES have recently departed Ream naval base in Cambodia’s Preah Sihanouk province, a navy source said today (Jan.17). After a month-long docking at Ream naval base on an eastern coast of the Gulf of Thailand, the Chinese navy vessels have left for an undisclosed destination, either
Read morePM holding talks with several key business leaders at Davos
IN attending the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2024 at Davos, Switzerland, taking place during Jan. 15-19, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is holding talks with several key business leaders with as many as 14 meetings scheduled for today (Jan. 17), Thai Rath newspaper said. The Prime Minister’s schedule today is as follows: 1) Attend the
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