Economic stagnation and plummeting ratings plague Thailand’s ruling party
The leading party in the coalition governing Thailand needs more than proactive public relations to regain public confidence.
Thai marine police chief suspended in probe over smuggled diesel
A police source said Jirabhop transferred the Marine Police chief to ensure transparency in the probe. The boats escaped detention in Sattahip, Chonburi with 330,000 litres of…
Thailand’s Election Commission postpones endorsement of new senators after election mired in complaints
Initially, the EC was scheduled to announce the 200 winners on July 3 after holding the final round of polls on the national level on June 26.
Thai man tattoos marriage certificate to celebrate nearly two decades of love
Nu (last name withheld) said the tattoo, which he got in January this year, was a celebration of his 19-year marriage with his 37-year-old wife. The couple has one daughter (16)…
Inaugural Bangkok-Vientiane train service will start on July 19
Train No. 133 will cover the distance in around 11 hours. The journey will include customs clearance at Nong Khai Station and the destination.
Thailand’s Election Commission indefinitely postpones endorsement of 200 new senators
The election commissioner says the process of checking complaints is not complete but does not specify exactly what these complaints are.
Four tourists rescued by elephant from raging river in Chiang Mai
One of four elephants rescued by a monk in Chiang Mai braved a torrential river to rescue four tourists after their raft sank in the middle of the river on Friday, June 28.
One killed, 18 injured in Yala car-bomb attack on Sunday
Police, paratroopers and district officials went to the scene immediately after the blast and found a woman’s body burned beyond recognition.
A stationery shop with a legacy dating back to the time of King Rama V
More than just a business, it’s a passion for the third generation that is running the shop, which has moved from Charoen Krung Road to the Phutthamonthon Sai 2 area.
Ex-PM Thaksin sues Warong for defamation, seeks THB100 million damages
Mr Thaksin last week secured bail on a bond of 500,000 baht and was ordered not to leave the country without court permission, after he pleaded innocent to a charge of defaming…