Senate showdown escalates as Natthaphong refuses to back down
The People’s Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut and the Senate are engaged in a showdown, with senators threatening legal action against him unless he apologises within three days.
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The People’s Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut and the Senate are engaged in a showdown, with senators threatening legal action against him unless he apologises within three days.
Despite strong potential and countless opportunities, clear and consistent government policies are needed if Thailand is to successfully position itself as a global medical and wellness destination.
Two cave diving specialists who yesterday attempted to survey a flooded cave in Laos’s Xaysomboun province, where seven Laotian gold miners have remained trapped since last Tuesday, described the interior passages as so narrow that they could not even crawl on their knees.
A mother was killed and her police officer husband injured when they were attacked by four insurgents disguised as women wearing hijabs near a school in Yarang district of Pattani yesterday.
The Thai Army has ordered urgent protective measures for Thai troops stationed in South Sudan after the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention expanded the list of countries considered at risk of an Ebola outbreak.
Supreme Court President Adisak Tantiwong has issued a directive providing guidelines to judges on how to handle court cases deemed to be Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP), in order to protect honest defendants acting in the public interest.
Two Thailand-based cave-diving experts involved in the dramatic rescue of the 13 Wild Boars boys from Thailand’s Tham Luang cave rescue have arrived at a flooded cave in Laos’ Xaysomboun province to help rescue seven Laotians trapped inside since May 19.
Large crowds flocked to Krung Thai Bank branches across the country this morning after being unable, or not knowing how, to register for the 4,000-baht benefit under the “Thai Chuay Thai Plus” scheme.
PM's Office Minister Paradorn Prissananantakul was all smiles today after learning that 22 million out of the 30 million eligible Thai citizens had applied on the first day of registration for the 4,000-baht subsidy under the “Thai Chuay Thai Plus” scheme.
Thai sepak takraw team manager Auychai Srisuwan has criticised as “unfair” the referees’ decision during the Sepak Takraw World Championship final, which resulted in Malaysia being awarded the title by default.
Agriculture Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit was rushed to a hospital in the northeastern province of Udon Thani last night for emergency treatment after passing out while inspecting preparations for the Udon Thani International Horticultural Expo.
Environment groups in Chiang Rai province have voiced serious concerns over a plan by the Chiang Rai municipality to dredge sections of the Kok River, fearing that the work could adversely impact the river’s ecosystem and its tributaries.
A member of the 26-strong Thai rescue team helping to rescue seven Laotians trapped inside a flooded cave in Laos’ Xaysomboun province has described the mission as an extremely difficult race against time, with rising floodwaters and dangerous terrain hampering operations.
Rescuers clawed through the wreckage of a collapsed Philippine building on Sunday which left 23 people missing, with authorities saying that screams were heard from under the rubble.
ML Kornkasiwat Kasemsri has entered the Bangkok gubernatorial race as an independent candidate, unveiling a “safe city” platform focused on artificial intelligence, disaster preparedness and anti-crime measures.
The Disease Control Department has reported a rise in COVID-19 infections over the past month, but the rate of increase is still far below the median level recorded five years ago.