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Malaysia plans to appoint a new facilitator for peace talks between the Thai government and insurgent groups as it steps up security along its border with Thailand, according to the Malaysian defence minister.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said today that he does not have the authority to directly appoint a fact-finding committee to investigate an allegation that youths were shot at from a helicopter in Narathiwat, saying the matter falls under the authority of the Fourth Army Region because martial law is in effect in the area.
US President Donald Trump on Thursday ordered Lake Ontario to be renamed "Lake America" as he escalated his trade war with Canada, sparking immediate pushback from Ottawa.
The location of the Korat World Horticultural Expo 2029 will change from Khong to Pak Chong district following a review by the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) that found Pak Chong better prepared in terms of transport and communications, Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit said today.
The devastating flash floods and massive landslides that recently swept through regions of Tibet and Nepal were likely caused by the catastrophic failure of a glacial lake natural dam, triggered by a sudden ice-rock avalanche, according to a leading Thai geotechnical expert.
The pursuit of health is fuelling a massive fitness boom across the world, but many medical experts are warning against the much-touted “no pain, no gain” ethos. While regular physical activity remains a cornerstone of good health, excessive exertion can lead to catastrophic consequences.
The Thai Foreign Ministry has not received any reports of Thai nationals being injured or killed in flash floods and landslides in Nepal, where at least 165 people have died and hundreds remain missing, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Jaithai Upakarnitikaset said today.
A Thai woman accused of killing her ex-husband, a U.S. diplomat, has been sentenced to one year in prison for violating Myanmar's immigration laws, but she still might go to trial for murder, a lawyer familiar with her case said Wednesday.
Thai exports have continued to grow for 25 consecutive months, registering a 21.6% increase for the month of July compared to the previous month, bolstered by demand for Thai electronic products and farm produce, according to the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO).
Massive flash floods in a border area of Nepal and China on Wednesday killed at least 160 people and left hundreds of tourists, workers and others missing after sweeping through communities and bringing travel in some areas to a halt. Experts said an avalanche from a glacier was the likely cause in the warming Himalaya region.
Thailand’s economic relationship with China, Japan and the United States is at a crossroads, and the government faces some tough challenges in addressing the concerns of miffed parties.
Mel B, the former Spice Girls member and America’s Got Talent judge, has won the hearts of Thai viewers after pressing the show’s Golden Buzzer and sending 16-year-old Thai singer Nene Royal straight into the show’s final.
