THE Middle East conflict has led to tourism in southern Phang Nga province declining with hundreds of tour boats sitting idle at Surakul pier, aka Kasom pier, in Takua Thung district which is a popular departure point for tours of Phang Nga Bay, Naewna newspaper said today (April 16). Ms. Chotimont (surname withheld), manager
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Songkran reveller beaten to death by 10 teenagers
A YOUNG Thai man who was celebrating Songkran with wife in Nong Khai province died in the hospital after being severely punched up by a group of 10 teenagers for simply having bumped into a girl with the beating continuing even after he apologised, TV Channel 7 and PPTVHD36 said today (April 16). This
Read moreSupreme Court to soon consider whether to accept lese majeste lawsuit against 10 People’s MPs
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THE SUPREME COURT is scheduled for April 24 to consider whether a lese majeste lawsuit filed by the National Anti-Corruption Commission against 10 People’s MPs and 34 former MPs will be formally accepted for a future ruling by court, thus prompting the current lawmaker-turned-suspects to immediately stop performing at parliament,
Read moreHopes for Middle East peace grow as Israel discusses Lebanon ceasefire
By Reuters and published by CNA WASHINGTON – Optimism grew on Thursday (April 16) that the war in the Middle East may be near an end, with a key Pakistani mediator in Tehran and the administration of President Donald Trump talking up hopes for a deal that would open the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
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