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Members of parliament will be given all the time they need to debate the issue of the controversial selection process for senators in the joint parliament meeting to elect the Prime Minister on Wednesday. House speaker Chuan Leekpai, in his capacity as the parliament president, said today (Monday) that he would not set a time
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles greeted US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania at Buckingham Palace on Monday at the start of a three-day state visit. The queen and the Trumps listen to the US national anthem at Buckingham Palace/AFP
The Chatuchak Weekend Market Facebook page reported that the fire started in Soi Project 22 at about 9.20pm. More than 20 shops are reported to have been damaged. Fire fighters were able to contain the blaze by around 11pm. No injuries have been reported so far. Authorities are scheduled to inspect the scene and
TORONTO, June 2 (Reuters) – The two-time defending champion Golden State Warriors used a massive third quarter to overcame a sluggish start and secure a 109-104 win over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday that squared the NBA Finals at one game apiece. The resilient Warriors, in an unfamiliar position after losing their first Game One
The Medical Science Faculty of Siriraj hospital has removed the label “cannibal” from the display case containing the embalmed remains of Mr. Si Quey, Thailand’s only alleged cannibal, in the hospital’s medical museum. The faculty dean ordered the removal of the label, leaving only his English name Si Quey, on the display case,
Siam Commercial Bank’s Economic Intelligence Unit’s (EIC) recent research findings show that the more education one has, the more salary one will earn. The latest research from the SCB think tank shows that the relationship between education and salary is clear and simple; education counts when one applies for a job. Also, don’t
During the fasting, the body will lack nutrition and water. How can the people survive while they are fasting and what is the purpose of fasting in Islam. Let’s hear from Dr. Kasidis Srisanga, The Director of Arabic Medical Services, Bangkok hospital.
The Democrat party is waiting for reconfirmation from the Palang Pracharat party over acceptance of its three pre-conditions, which were earlier agreed upon by the two parties. Failing that, the Democrat party will not join the coalition and may nominate former party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva as their candidate as Prime Minister’s on June
Chicago (AFP) – A new form of drug drastically improves survival rates of younger women with the most common type of breast cancer, researchers said on Saturday, citing the results of an international clinical trial. The findings, presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology in Chicago, showed that
Liverpool has defeated Tottenham 2-0 in the Champions League final to win its sixth European title. Mohamed Salah opened the scoring by converting a penalty kick in the second minute and substitute Divock Origi sealed the victory with a low shot from inside the area in the 88th, securing Liverpool the title a year after
Members of the public are invited to sign a book to express their good wishes for Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana on her birthday at the Sahathai Samakhom pavilion in the Grand Palace on June 3rd from 9am until 5pm. His Majesty the King has also given permission for the Public Relations Department to disseminate
The recently published book “Bangkok Wakes to Rain”, by Pitchaya Sudbanthad, captures Thailand’s rich history, beliefs, traditions, ways of life and politics amidst political and socio-economic turbulence and resilience. The book features a number of loosely bound stories centered on a house in old Bangkok, which was later replaced by a condominium. The
Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, Future Forward party leader, in action at a “Samakkhi Anakod Mai” or “Future Forward in Harmony” sports event near Future Park Rangsit, Patumthani province 2nd June 2019
Wildlife conservation groups and Chart Thai Pattana MP Nikorn Chamnong oppose the export of Thai elephants and are demanding that the Commerce Ministry review its elephant export regulations. Opposition to the resumption of domestic elephant exports, after a ten-year ban, was voiced at a seminar on Friday entitled “Export of Thai Elephants and Issues of
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Reuters) – A disgruntled public utility employee opened fire with a handgun on co-workers at a municipal building in Virginia on Friday afternoon, killing 12 people and wounding at least four before he was fatally shot by police, authorities said. The mass shooting in the coastal resort of Virginia Beach was the
