Thailand’s political parties promise jobs, income, better healthcare to woo elderly
The dialogue, titled “Is Thailand Ready for an Ageing Society?”, saw politicians promising everything from death benefits to jobs.
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Thaksin drops hints of hoping to return home to look after new grandchild
Former PM Thaksin has been living in exile since 2008, after his government was ousted by a military coup led by General Sonthi Boonyaratglin on Sept 19, 2006.
Nation Roundtable: Thailand’s role in Asean, citizenship for Myanmar’s ethnic groups, and the environment
Representatives from seven political parties also said that Thailand should restore its position as a leader in the Asean region, if it is to benefit from geopolitics and…
Blackpink’s Lisa sips Thai tea with new bestie Spanish sensation Rosalia
Street vendors in Bangkok say they are preparing for a surge in demand for the cool-down drink now that Lisa and Rosalia have given it the thumbs up in LA.
Thaworn storms ahead of field in 18th to win senior international golf event
After his victory, the 56-year-old said, “Today I started as a follower, but I gradually got better until I could perform excellently on the 18th hole."
Thailand to experience rare zero-shadow phenomenon on April 27
People will be able to watch as the shadows of all vertical objects, such as trees and buildings, disappear completely. However, the phenomenon only lasts for a couple of minutes…
Thai dentist reveals drama after clinching world record at London Marathon
She gave a candid description of the bout of belly trouble she suffered during the first six kilometres of the race, and had to run in agony for another two kilometres until she…
Phuket to host THB 2 million international senior golf event
As many as 158 professional golfers from 13 countries, including Malaysia, Australia, Japan, the US and South Korea, will participate in the three-day competition.
Beauty of old Mon Songkran traditions shines on Bangkok’s ‘green lung’
The old Mon community in Bangkok’s “green lung” launched its Songkran celebrations on Friday, days after the traditional New Year ended for the rest of the country.
Prayut tells Varawut to speed up ‘rescue’ of abused Thai elephant in Sri Lanka
The elephant's plight became known in May last year when a non-governmental organisation for animal rights in Sri Lanka alerted the Thai Natural Resources and Environment Ministry…