POPULAR Thai actress Ms. Chalida Vijitvongthong’s younger brother refused to negotiate with a Russian man who had assaulted him after he stepped in to help a restaurant employee he was bashing up, Thai Rath newspaper said this evening (Sept. 30). Mr. Rachai Vijitvongthong, 29, was kicked and punched by the unidentified deaf Russian man
Day: September 30, 2024
Prawit targeted again over overseas trips
A FORMER Pheu Thai party spokesman is checking whether Palang Pracharath leader Prawit Wongsuwan’s overseas trips this year violated regulations after finding out that he had been absent from 84 out of 95 House sessions on the pretext of other commitments, TV Channel 7 said this afternoon (Sep. 30). Mr. Prompong Nopparit, Pheu Thai’s
Read moreThai economy helped by exports and manufacturing in August, but tourism slows
[corner-ad id=”1″] By Reuters and published by CNA THAILAND’S economy remained at similar levels in August from the previous month, the central bank said on Monday (Sep. 30) with economic activity supported by exports and manufacturing, but tourism slowed. Exports, a key driver of the Thai economy, rose 11.4 percent in August from a year
Read moreCar bomb explodes at Tak Bai district chief’s house
A CAR BOMB exploded in front of Tak Bai district chief’s residence in far southern Narathiwat province at 10 p.m. last night (Sep. 29) injuring two young men, Amarin TV said. Initial investigation found that some houses near the residence of Tak Bai district chief, acting Sub. Lt. Jirass Siriwanlop, got damaged with two
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