Zohran Mamdani's rise: From Queens lawmaker to New York City mayor
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When he announced his run for mayor last October, Zohran Mamdani was a state lawmaker unknown to most New York City residents.
A data bureau is set up by the Bank of Thailand (BOT), the Thai Bankers Association (TBA), and the Office of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to screen financial transactions suspected of being linked to “grey” money, scams, or illegal online gambling activities.
The Badminton Association of Thailand (BAT) has yielded to a request from the country’s top women’s singles player, Pornpawee Chochuwong, by appointing former national player Tesana Panvisavas as team manager for the upcoming 33rd SEA Games next month.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Wednesday left open the option of dissolving the House to pre-empt the opposition from lodging a no-confidence motion against his government.
His name may often flirt with controversy during his political career, but Thammanat Prompao has now emerged as an unlikely hero for Thai sports, following his crucial intervention that helped the Kingdom avert crises which could have had severe implications for its hosting of the 33rd SEA Games next month.
In a remarkable act of compassion and international cooperation, Siriraj Hospital is extending its humanitarian reach beyond Thailand’s borders. Through the ‘Love for Humanity by Siriraj’ project, the hospital’s medical team is set to perform 70 free knee replacement surgeries for patients in Sri Lanka, following successful cases in Nepal and Bhutan, marking a new chapter in Thailand’s medical diplomacy.
Police in Surat Thani have arrested three foreigners in separate raids this week for allegedly working without permits on Pha Ngan Island. They include a British woman accused of holding Tantra yoga classes and two Azerbaijani men providing electrical services.
Two retired deputy national police chiefs and four police associations submitted a petition to the Royal Thai Police today, calling for legal action against ex-deputy police chief Surachate Hakparn for describing the office as the biggest criminal organisation in Thailand.
Thailand’s top meteorological expert, Dr. Seri Suparatit, has warned that Typhoon Kalmaegi, currently in the South China Sea, is intensifying into a severe typhoon as it nears central Vietnam.
The 33rd SEA Games organising committee has decided to switch the venue for the men’s football Group A fixtures, featuring Thailand, Cambodia and Timor-Leste, from a stadium in Songkhla to Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok, citing safety concerns.
The Thai Army has established a new outpost named “Inthuman Base” atop Phu Makua mountain in Si Sa Ket province to honour Sgt Jirayut Inthuman, who sacrificed his life in the line of duty during a clash with Cambodian forces in July while defending the nation’s sovereignty.
Singapore could cane those who commit scams and scam-related offences under proposed changes to Singapore's criminal law, local media reported on Tuesday.
As Thailand honors the memory of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, the most tangible evidence of her extraordinary lifelong work is not etched in stone, but woven into silk and threads.
Julapun Amornvivat has defied the odds to become Pheu Thai’s new leader, defeating his rivals with reportedly strong backing from the Shinawatra dynasty.
Dick Cheney achieved influence unrivaled for a vice president in shaping US foreign policy, ruthlessly pursuing military might and advocating pre-emptive war to reshape the world.
The Cabinet approved a 4 billion baht budget today for the Ministry of Tourism and Sports to host the MotoGP World Championships for five years from 2027.