A GERMAN man and his Thai wife thrilled villagers in Kalasin province by distributing free eggs on the occasion of giving a big donation for the construction of a new building for monks to live in and joining in officially opening the new Wat Pa Si Sutthawat temple today (July 3), Naewna newspaper said.
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2 Indian men charged with raping German woman at Full Moon Party
TWO Indian men holidaying on Koh Phangan were arrested today (March 16) on charges of raping a German woman during the Full Moon Party held on Thursday night to Friday morning (March 13-14), Naewna newspaper said. Pol. Col. Aphichat Chansamret, superintendent of Koh Phangan police station, said a police team including officers from Surat
Read moreGerman election victor Merz plans pivot from US as coalition talks loom
By Reuters and published by CNA Berlin – Friedrich Merz, set to become Germany’s next chancellor after his opposition conservatives won the national election on Sunday (Feb. 23), vowed to help give Europe “real independence” from the US as he prepared to cobble together a government. Merz, 69, faces complex and lengthy coalition negotiations after
Read moreAt least 2 dead and 60 hurt after a car drives into a German Christmas market in a suspected attack
By AP and published by Yahoo!News Magdeburg, Germany – A car ploughed into a busy outdoor Christmas market in the eastern German city of Magdeburg on Friday (Dec. 20), killing at least two people and injuring at least 60 others in what authorities called a deliberate attack. The driver was arrested at the scene
Read moreSouth Korean shipbuilder keen on manufacturing frigates for Thai navy
By Thai Newsroom Reporters A SOUTH KOREAN SHIPBUILDER has been conspicuously interested in a challenging venture to manufacture a couple of frigates for the Thai navy amidst strong competition with European rivals. Hanwha Ocean, formerly Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, has appeared to be a prospective manufacturer of battleships to meet the Thai navy’s
Read morePhumtham to consult with Chinese military attache over submarine deal
By Thai Newsroom Reporters DEFENCE MINISTER PHUMTHAM Wechayachai has yet to consult with the Chinese military attache in Bangkok over a contentious proposal for change of an engine for use with a Chinese-built submarine for the Thai navy, a government source said today (Oct. 26). The navy’s long-delayed plan to purchase the 12.4 billion-baht,
Read moreGerman ambassador posts photo with Thaksin
GERMAN Ambassador to Thailand Dr. Ernst Reichel posted a photo on social media platform X of a meeting with former prime minister and de facto Pheu Thai boss Thaksin Shinawatra today (Oct. 9), Naewna newspaper said. The accompanying message said, “”I felt honoured today to meet former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra for a friendly
Read moreDon’t delve into German President making a comparison: Pita
FORMER Move Forward leader and party-listed MP Pita Limjaroenrat urged the public to not focus on any possible comparison visiting German German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier might make after holding talks with both him and Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, Manager Online and Amarin TV said today (Jan. 26). Speaking to reporters prior to attending a
Read moreGerman leader’s visit helps boost ties between the two countries
PRIME MINISTER Srettha Thavisin and visiting German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier have set a target to elevate relations between the two countries to strategic partnership level while expanding cooperation in various areas, Manager Online said today (Jan. 25). This is the first official visit to Thailand by a German president in 22 years with relations
Read moreNavy not lobbying ministers over Chinese submarine: Suthin
By Thai Newsroom Reporters DEFENCE MINISTER SUTHIN Khlangsang today (Jan.10) categorically denied that the navy has quietly lobbied prominent members of cabinet for the planned procurement of a troublesome Chinese-built submarine. Suthin said admirals would certainly have conducted sort of lobbyism with him among other unnamed members of cabinet if such unconfirmed hearsay was
Read moreNavy Chief prefer already-ordered submarine rather than frigate
By Thai Newsroom Reporters NAVY CHIEF ADM ADUNG Pan-iam today (Nov.20) expressed his preference for a Chinese-built submarine for which a purchase order has been earlier placed rather than a frigate as a probable option from another Chinese shipbuilder. The navy chief confirmed the Yuan-class S26T submarine could be eventually procured, albeit with a
Read moreThailand opts for frigate in lieu of sub from China
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THAILAND HAS NOW OPTED for a fresh purchase of a Chinese-built frigate in lieu of the Chinese-built submarine, already bought by the Thai navy but unfinished by a Chinese shipbuilding firm, Defence Minister Suthin Khlangsang said over the weekend. Given the likelihood of China Shipbuilding & Offshore International’s failure to
Read moreHouse military panel calls navy to explain swapping sub for frigate
A MOVE FORWARD MP who heads the House military committee immediately summoned the navy to explain a new deal to swap an already-purchased, Chinese-built submarine for which a German engine is unavailable for a frigate as mentioned by Defence Minister Suthin Klangsaeng upon his return from China yesterday (Oct. 20), Matichon newspaper said. The
Read morePM keen on swapping engineless sub for surface ship
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PRIME MINISTER SRETTHA Thavisin said today (Oct.16) he will be looking at a possible swap of an already-purchased, Chinese-built submarine for a Chinese-built surface ship for the Thai navy. The prime minister said he plans to negotiate with high-level Chinese government officials during the first Asean-GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) Summit
Read moreSuthin wants to exchange Chinese sub for either surface ships or fertiliser
NEW DEFENCE Minister Suthin Khlangsaeng said today (Sep. 9) he is considering holding talks with China to allow the exchange of a submarine for which the sought-after German engine is unavailable while the Thai navy is reluctant to accept a Chinese engine for either surface ships or fertiliser, TV Channel 7 said today (Sep.
Read moreTanks for Ukraine: Germany to send Leopard 2s and allow others to export – reports
By George Wright – BBC News Berlin – German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has decided to send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, and allow other countries to do the same, reports in Germany say. Leopard 2s are made in Germany and Berlin needs to approve their export. Germany has been hesitant to send its own
Read moreJapan beats Spain 2-1 as both teams advance at World Cup
By AP and published by US News & World Report Doha, Qatar – Same stadium. Same result. Similar shocking victory for Japan at the World Cup. After beating Germany 2-1 in its opener, Japan found its way into the round of 16 of the World Cup by defeating Spain by the same score in
Read moreGermany salvages 1-1 draw against Spain at World Cup
By AP and published by ABC News and US News & World Report Al Khor, Qatar – Only a win for Germany in the final group game will give the four-time World Cup champions a chance to avoid a second straight early elimination. At least they’re improving. Substitute Niclas Füllkrug scored in the 83rd
Read moreGermany plans to legalise recreational cannabis
By BBC Berlin – Germany’s coalition government has agreed on a plan to legalise recreational cannabis use among adults. Possession of up to 30g (1oz) for personal use would be allowed. Licensed shops and pharmacies would sell it. The plan has yet to be approved in parliament – but also receive the green light
Read moreBeer for sunflower oil? Munich pub finds way to beat frying crunch
By Reuters, published by The Straits Times Berlin – A Munich brewpub has found a novel way to beat Europe’s cooking oil shortages – letting customers pay for their beer with sunflower oil to ensure plentiful stocks for frying schnitzels. With Ukraine and Russia accounting for about 80 per cent of global exports of
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