By Reuters and published by The Straits Times DUBAI/BEIRUT– The leaders of Iran, Israel and the United States all voiced defiance and vowed to fight on as the Middle East war approached the two-week mark on Friday (Mar. 13), killing thousands of people, disrupting the lives of millions of others and shaking financial markets.
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Thais in France provoked by Cambodians
A WOMAN residing in France posted a message on her Facebook page that Thais are now being provoked and harassed by Cambodians and they should report to police if threatened, Naewna newspaper said today (Aug. 11). The woman, who goes by the nickname Prai Phansang, said these Cambodians are not under the control of
Read moreFake bomb threats to Indian airlines spark chaos
By AFP and published by CNA New Delhi – More than 70 fake bomb threats have been made against flights operated by multiple Indian airlines this week, Indian media reported today (Oct. 20), sparking global delays and fear among passengers. All flights landed safely, but the spate of threats has resulted in planes being
Read moreDeath threats against activist posted online
FOLLOWING A brawl between royalists and activists conducting a poll on royal motorcades at BTS Siam’s skywalk yesterday (Feb. 10), a young man posted images of two flyers thrown down from this station with death threats against key activist Ms. Tantawan Tuatulanond, Matichon newspaper said this morning. This occurred after an incident on Feb.
Read morePhilippines plans to procure submarines to meet China’s maritime threat
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THE PHILIPPINES PLANS TO procure the first batch of newly-built submarines in face of China’s increased threat to the island republic’s maritime territorial integrity, specifically regarding sustained tensions in the South China Sea. The Philippine navy has resolved to upgrade its operational capabilities in regard to national maritime interests and
Read moreIntimidating jab appointment message draws flak
THAI netizens heavily criticised an intimidating message at the end of Covid jab appointment slips issued in Roi Et province that brands the recipient as a dangerous person who needs to urgently get vaccinated, Siam Rath newspaper and TV Channel 7 said this morning (Dec. 1). Mr. Pakphum Dejhassadin, a medical technologist who runs
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