Not saying

Not saying

Prime Minister Prayut noncommittal on the likelihood of a snap general election, after Deputy Prime Minister Prawit let slip there could be a House dissolution as early as November.

16:08 12

New cases < 20,000

The country registered 70 more Covid-19 fatalities and 19,742 new cases during the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry announced on Tuesday morning - the fourth consecutive day of lighter new caseloads.

07:52
New cases < 20,000

Hazing death

A 19-year-old freshman dies from a beating given during a "welcome" ritual by senior students at a university in Nakhon Ratchasima.

10:52 81
Hazing death

Snap election 'likely'

Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon told small coalition partners a House dissolution is expected late this year with voters going to the polls early next year.

05:00 57
Snap election 'likely'

Ministry reports HK strain

The health ministry reported four cases of coronavirus infections which may be caused by a new mutant strain responsible for the worrying Covid-19 outbreak in Hong Kong

04:00 66
Ministry reports HK strain

Further diesel excise cut sought

The Land Transport Federation of Thailand (LTFT) has called on the government to further cut diesel excise tax.

04:13 10
Further diesel excise cut sought

An end to city floods

The Bangkok governor boasted that an end is in sight to the capital's chronic annual flood problems.

06:01 68
An end to city floods

Last updated: Mar 15, 2022 at 17:20 hrs.

Thailand situation

  • Total cases:3,226,697
  • Recovered:2,981,413
  • Daily New Cases:19,742
  • Deaths:23,851
  • Rank:33
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Merging art with history

Merging art with history

Inspired by Chinese-Thai culture, Chula Art Park allows visitors to explore the past of Sam Yan and Suan Luang.

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