By Thai Newsroom Reporters JUSTICE MINISTER Rutthapol Naowarat categorically denied today (May 26) that de facto Pheu Thai boss/parolee Thaksin Shinawatra could probably be in current condition which might otherwise warrant removal of his EM ankle bracelet at any given time before he completely becomes a free man in the next four months. Rutthapol
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Parolee Thaksin tipped to go places with EM ankle bracelet
By Thai Newsroom Reporters DE FACTO PHEU THAI boss/parolee Thaksin Shinawatra would probably not look to have the EM bracelet removed from his ankle any time soon whilst he may go anywhere inside the country or pay visits to a Bangkok hospital for a physical checkup or a medical treatment until he becomes a
Read moreFar South peace talks to take place in Malaysia soon: Wan Noor
FORMER parliament president and current chief adviser to Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul Wan Muhamad Noor Matha said today (May 25) that peace talks between the government and insurgents in the Far South will likely resume in Malaysia late next month after a two-year hiatus, PPTVHD36 said this afternoon. He revealed this significant move after
Read moreSingapore Covid outbreak not a major concern: Dr. Yong
THE Covid-19 outbreak in Singapore with NB.1.8.1 variant spreading there is unlikely to affect Thailand because this variant has already circulated here since last year and most Thai population do have immunity to the disease, according to Dr. Yong Poovorawan, head of the Centre of Excellence in Clinical Virology at the Faculty of Medicine,
Read moreThaksin postpones first probation meeting, still wearing EM bracelet
DE FACTO Pheu Thai boss Thaksin Shinawatra has postponed his first probation meeting from May 25 to May 28 while continuing to wear an EM bracelet without having requested to temporarily or permanently remove it, Naewna newspaper and Amarin TV said this morning (May 25). The former prime minister was released from Klong Prem
Read moreThailand refutes Cambodia’s claim of firing shots at border
THAILAND denied firing 22 rounds at Chong Chom border crossing, Surin province, abutting Cambodia’s O’smach border town, Oddar Meanchey province, stating that only warnings were shouted across after Khmer troops were seen moving closer to the Thai-controlled territory, Amarin TV and Naewna newspaper said this evening (May 24). The 2nd Army Region said it
Read moreVolunteer doctor in critical condition after hit-and-run accident on Koh Phangan
A FOREIGNER has been arrested in a hit-and-run accident on Koh Phangan at around 8.30 p.m. last night (May 23) that left a volunteer doctor in critical condition, TV Channel 7 said today. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Theerasak Kaewamattavong was hit by a foreigner riding a motorcycle while walking along the roadside leading to brain
Read moreTraffic violations continue at train-bus collision site
WHILE the deadly train-bus collision at Rama 9 – Asoke-Phetchaburi intersection last Saturday (May 16) has improved traffic behaviour at this site, violations continue with 58 road users being prosecuted for obstructing traffic yesterday (May 22), Amarin TV said today. This TV station’s online news team surveyed Bangkok’s high-risk level crossings starting with this
Read moreCambodia sends juvenile, adult offenders to support frontline forces
CAMBODIA is seen strengthening its border defences by transferring 790 juvenile and adult offenders jailed over gang-related crimes to detention and training centres along the border for vocational training after which help build border strongholds and support frontline forces, Amarin TV and Cambodianess.com said today (May 23). According to a statement from Cambodia’s General
Read morePublic hearing held on new train line to support Land Bridge project
IN A step forward towards the realisation of the 1-trillion-baht Land Bridge project, a public hearing was held in Chumphon for the construction of Chumphon-Ranong railway line connecting the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea, Naewna newspaper said today (May 23). The main goal of this rail development is to upgrade logistics infrastructure
Read moreSingapore Covid cases soar 59% in one week
SINGAPORE saw the number of Covid-19 cases surge by 59% in just one week (May 10-16) with the total reaching 12,700 as a new variant, NB.1.8.1, spreads in the island state, Amarin TV and CNA said this evening (May 22). This is a significant jump from the previous week’s total of 8,000 Covid cases.
Read moreFeature: Interest-wise, Thais may root for West Ham survival
By Thai Newsroom Reporters WHETHER ONE OF Thailand’s novel tourism campaigns to raise arrivals from overseas would be more or less successful could probably depend on Sunday’s pivotal phenomenon in a place so literally far away that one might probably deem it irrelevant. West Ham United are waging their final battle at London Stadium
Read morePrices of building materials soar as Middle East war drags on
THE Commerce Ministry said today (May 22) that ongoing US-Iran war has led to the construction materials price index rising 112.4 points in April, a jump of 5.9%, which is the highest in 44 months, according to PPTVHD36. Mr. Nantapong Chiralerspong, director of the Trade Policy and Strategy Office, said as the Middle East
Read moreShort circuit likely sparked Pattaya hotel fire
By Naewna and Thai Newsroom AN initial inquiry of a fire that raced across the seventh-floor rooftop bar of a Pattaya hotel late last night (May 21) suggests that it was likely caused by a short circuit with four people injured and rushed to the hospital. Ten fire trucks quickly arrived at J.A. Plus
Read moreUrgent – Pattaya hotel ablaze, guests being rescued
A FIRE broke out at a hotel in Pattaya at 9 p.m. this evening (May 21) with many guests and staff trapped within and firefighters currently working on rescuing them, PPTVHD36 said. Fortunately there were no initial reports of injuries or fatalities. Fire & Rescue Thailand said on Facebook at 10 p.m. that the
Read moreMinister looks at using science to transform durian industry
IN A MOVE TO lift the Thai durian industry higher Deputy Prime Minister/Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Yodchanan Wongsawat visited Chanthaburi province to promote the use of advanced science and technology to ensure accurate quality control and develop circular economy thus propelling Thailand as the globe’s innovative fruit capital, Amarin TV
Read more3 charged in train-bus collision; train driver tested positive for drugs
CHARGES are being filed against the train and bus drivers plus railway crossing attendant in the deadly train-bus collision at Rama 9 – Asoke-Phetchaburi intersection last Saturday (May 16) that killed eight people and injured around 25 others while the train driver has tested positive for drugs with methamphetamine and marijuana found in his
Read moreGovt urged to negotiate price cut for FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcasting rights
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON SPORTS today (May 21) suggested the government negotiate a reduction in the high cost of the FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcasting rights for Thailand, compared to relatively low prices offered to China and India. The House Committee on Sports’ deputy chair Watcharapon Tomornsak called on the
Read moreMedical team closely monitoring HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha’s condition
THE Bureau of the Royal Household has issued Announcement No. 7, providing an update on the condition of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati Kromluangrajasarinisiribajra Mahavajrarajadhita, NBT World said today (May 21). Previous statements confirmed that Her Royal Highness lost consciousness due to a cardiac condition and has been receiving treatment at King Chulalongkorn
Read moreStylish Aston Villa win Europa League to end 30-year trophy drought
ISTANBUL: Aston Villa ended their 30-year trophy drought in style as spectacular goals from Youri Tieleman’s and Emiliano Buendia inspired a 3-0 win against Freiburg in the Europa League final on Wednesday (May 20). Unai Emery’s side took the lead late in the first half in Istanbul through Tielemans’ thunderous volley. Buendia increased Villa’s
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