In memory of the tsunami 20 years later
The first report by a local journalist on December 26, 2004 at 8:20 AM was simple: “Giant waves hit Phuket,” announced a reporter working for Channel 11 (now NBT2).
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The first report by a local journalist on December 26, 2004 at 8:20 AM was simple: “Giant waves hit Phuket,” announced a reporter working for Channel 11 (now NBT2).
Washington, United States - Santa Claus has no need to worry about recent mystery drone sightings over New Jersey, a US Air Force general said Tuesday, as an annual tradition of "tracking" Saint Nick swung into action.
A pygmy hippo born quietly in Thailand on July 10 soared to fame in just a few short months this year, establishing herself as an international superstar. Her name is “Moo Deng”.
As 2024 draws to an end, a tradition among the Thai press corps is the drawing up of a list of funny and satirical nicknames for cabinet ministers and the Thai government as a whole. Keep in mind that these names are often plays on words and are just for fun.
The Cabinet approved new minimum wages today, as recommended by the tri-partite Wage Committee, which will become effective on January 1.
Thailand has sent 24,000 doses of anti-cholera medication to Myanmar, which should be enough for 2,400 patients, and will send about 4,000 doses of anti-cholera vaccine next week, to cope with the current cholera outbreak in Myanmar border towns, Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin said today.
Authorities at Turkey’s Istanbul Airport have intercepted an endangered baby gorilla in a container, being smuggled from Nigeria and to Bangkok.
The Council of State has ruled that Kittiratt Na-Ranong is not qualified to be appointed as chairman of the board of the Bank of Thailand, because he used to be an advisor to former prime minister Srettha Thavisin, which is a political position, even though he did not receive a salary for the role, according to Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
A 75-year old retired official is in police custody in Nakhon Ratchasima province after he drove his car into a group of students and their parents in front of a school, killing a traffic officer and injuring about 10 students and parents.
The cabinet approved the second phase of the “digital wallet” scheme today, under which Thais who are 60 and older will receive 10,000 baht financial support, to be payable before Chinese New Year, or January 29th.
Transport Ministry has ordered the suspension of all road construction work throughout the country from December 26th to January 2nd, to facilitate traffic flow during New Year peak travel period.
Thailand’s latest move to restore peace in neighboring Myanmar is unlikely to achieve any breakthroughs, as the government of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra lacks a comprehensive and effective plan or the political will, according to experts.
A water management expert has proposed the “Sponge City” concept as a creative solution to address Bangkok’s worsening flooding, which is being accelerated by climate change.
A nationalist group, led by Manager Group executive Sondhi Limthongkul, threatened today to take legal action against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and her Cabinet for their failure to respond to their call for the revocation of MoU 44 and JC 44, signed between Thailand and Cambodia.
A new speed limit of 50kph has come into force on 10 roads close to the Grand Palace. A 60kph limit is now in force on most other roads.
Thailand’s border with Myanmar in Tak province will be temporarily closed for a month to prevent the spread of cholera, which is currently spreading in the adjacent city of Shwe Kokko in Myanmar, Thai Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said today.