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Veteran politician Padermchai Sasomsap, of the Chart Thai Pattana party, won the by-election in Nakhon Pathom’s Constituency 5 on Wednesday, according to the unofficial vote count late Wednesday night. He garnered 37,675 votes, while the runner-up, Mr. Pairatchote Chantharakachorn of the Future Forward party, received 28,216 votes. Democrat candidate Surachai Anutto came in third with
Seven passengers in a mini-bus were killed and four others, including the driver, were seriously injured when their vehicle crashed into a six-wheel truck on a highway in Warin Chamrab district of Thailand’s north-eastern province of Ubon Ratchathani this morning (Wednesday). According to eyewitness accounts, the passenger van, with a Chon Buri license plate, apparently
Thai Airways International president Sumeth Damronchaitham has admitted, for the first time, that the national flag carrier is in deep financial crisis, to the extent that it may have to fold unless all staff members unite to work harder. He also said that there may still be time, albeit not much, to save the company
The Election Commission (EC) has cleared Future Forward party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit of any wrongdoing for his announcement, ahead of the March 24th general election, that he would transfer his assets into a blind trust. Political activist Srisuwan Janya lodged a petition with the EC’s Office, asking the EC to determine whether Thanathorn’s announcement was
Voters are going to the polls today (Wednesday) in Nakhon Pathom’s Constituency 5 by-election, in what is billed as a popularity contest between the Government and Opposition. Three candidates are contesting a seat vacated by Mrs. Jumpit Chantharakachorn of the Future Forward party, who resigned due to illness caused by a road accident. The candidates
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned MPs that if they vote in Tuesday against the timetable to push his EU divorce deal through parliament this week he will abandon the legislation and try to hold a snap election. “If parliament refuses to allow Brexit to happen and instead gets its way and decides to delay…
The National Blood Centre of the Thai Red Cross Society is appealing for blood donations from members of the public as blood reserves run low and fall short of demand. Professor Dr. Chaivech Nutprayoon, assistant secretary-general of the Thai Red Cross Society and acting director of the National Blood Centre, said today that, since October
There are situations that recall the lessons from the past. Questions arise, and we ask ourselves, what have we done to get here? With the new extension of the MRT that goes all the way to the other side of Bangkok across the river, I found myself going to the Bangkok
Emperor Naruhito officially proclaims his ascension to the Chrysanthemum throne during an enthronement ceremony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. Japan’s Emperor Naruhito completed his ascension to the Chrysanthemum throne in a ceremony steeped in the traditions and grandeur of a monarchy that claims 2,000 years of history on October 22, 2019.
His Majesty the King has issued a Royal Command stripping Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi of all her royal titles, decorations and military ranks for alleged acts of disloyalty and insubordination. According to the Royal Command, which was published in the Royal Gazette today (Monday), Sineenat was accused of displaying her opposition to the installation of Queen Suthida
Japan’s Emperor Naruhito completed his ascension to the Chrysanthemum throne on Tuesday in a ceremony steeped in the traditions and grandeur of a monarchy that claims 2,000 years of history. The rituals cemented a transition that began with his father’s abdication earlier this year, and drew royalty and political leaders from around the world. A
People living in Bangkok and surrounding areas are advised to brace for a new round of health-threatening low air quality during the rest of October due to an anticipated increase in PM2.5 dust particles in the atmosphere as less rainfall is forecast, according to the Meteorological Department. In Bangkok today (Wednesday), the Department of Pollution
The National Hazardous Substances Committee (NHSC) has agreed, by majority votes, to ban the import, sale and use of paraquat, glyphosate and chlorpyrifos in Thailand from December 1st. The Committee voted as follows: Paraquat: 21 votes to ban vs 5 votes to restrict. Chlorpyrifos: 22 votes to ban vs 4 votes to restrict. Glyphosate: 19
The Ministry of Transport is considering using biometric technology for facial scanning of air passengers, initially at five provincial airports, as a pilot project under a plan to develop smart airports across the country. Deputy Transport Minister Thaworn Senneam said today that a working committee, comprising representatives of the Department of Airports under the Transport
Army Commander-in-Chief General Apirat Kongsompong said today (Monday) that he does not aspire to become a politician, preferring to be a friend of politicians, as he dismissed as unrealistic speculation that he will succeed Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. He asked the media not to take seriously a recent remark by Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan
Anocha Panjoy was kidnapped by North Korean secret agents 41 years ago. Why should Thai society, especially those who were born after the incident occurred, care about her disappearance?
