Iraq jails YouTuber, TikToker over 'indecent' videos
A court in Baghdad has sentenced two Iraqis to prison time over "indecent" videos on social media that "undermine modesty and public morality", the judiciary said Wednesday.
Sontaya 'group of 12' to join Pheu Thai
A group of 12 politicians led by veteran Chon Buri politician and former Pattaya mayor Sontaya Kunplome will contest the general election under the Pheu Thai Party banner.
Putin 'likely approved MH17 missile supply'
THE HAGUE: There are "strong indications" that Russian President Vladimir Putin personally approved the supply of the missile that shot down Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 in 2014, international investigators said on Wednesday.
Myanmar vendors nabbed on Khao San Road
Immigration police have raided kebab and roti shops owned by Myanmar vendors in the Khao San Road area as part of a crackdown on foreigners working in jobs reserved for Thai citizens.
Couple charged with B36m theft from bank
A former bank employee and her husband have been arrested in Ratchathewi district of Bangkok for allegedly cheating customers out of 36 million baht in cheques.
More survivors found as quake toll tops 11,200
Searchers are still pulling survivors from the rubble of the earthquake that killed over 11,200 in Turkey and Syria, but window for rescues is narrowing and severe weather reduces people's chances of survival.
Nestle to buy renewable energy from Egat
Nestle (Thai), a consumer goods manufacturer and marketer, plans to focus more on clean energy for its operations, working with the state-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) as its trade and energy partner.
Qatar investors 'plan bid for Man U'
LONDON: Qatari investors are planning to make a huge bid to buy the Premier League club Manchester United, the Daily Mail newspaper has reported, citing unnamed sources.
Yala durian registered as GI product
A type of durian unique to the southern border province of Yala has been given official geographical indication (GI) designation, which should help sales and increase growers’ income, according to Deputy Commerce Minister Sinit Lertkrai.
Khao San businesses told to turn down volume
City Hall gives businesses on Khao San Road 15 days to control noise levels or face legal action, following complaints from locals.
France struggles with wine surplus
PARIS: France plans to spend millions of euros to turn wine into industrial alcohol for pharmaceuticals and cosmetics to drain a massive surplus, the agriculture ministry has said.
Biden taunts Xi over balloon incident
WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden taunted Xi Jinping in his State of the Union address, saying autocracies had grown weaker around the world and that no one would want the Chinese leader’s job.
BoT ready to adjust if necessary
Bank of Thailand policy makers stuck by a pledge that monetary tightening should be gradual and measured, but noted it could be adjusted should the growth and inflation outlook change, minutes of their last meeting show.
Amnesty: Hundreds of children face protest-related charges
Over 200 children are facing serious criminal charges, including sedition, for their role in the pro-democracy protests that began in 2020, Amnesty International says.
Lost diamond earrings returned to visitor
PHUKET: Tourist police arranged for the return of a pair of diamond earrings said to be worth 75,000 baht to a Russian woman on Koh Samui who left them behind in a Phuket hotel room last month.
Hunger-strikers reject court allowed bail, demand activists' release
Two jailed political activists on hunger strike since last month refuse to accept their court approved release, applied for by the hospital treating them, after bail was refused for eight other activists.
46 suspects now held in macau888 gambling case
The youngest brother of the prime suspect in the macau888 gambling case, an immigration inspector, is released from detention after taking unapproved leave to accompany the fugitive to Hong Kong.
Cuba offers medical scholarships for Thais
Cuba has offered many scholarships for Thai students nationwide to attend medical schools in Cuba, starting with southern border provinces where medical personnel are needed, Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon said on Wednesday.
Rebels take New Zealand pilot hostage in Indonesia
JAKARTA: Separatists in Indonesia's breakaway eastern region of Papua have taken a New Zealand pilot hostage after attacking a small passenger plane and setting it on fire at an airport in a remote mountainous area, officials and a rebel group said.
Pursuing policeman shot dead by motorcyclist
A fleeing motorcyclist shot dead a pursuing policeman in Pak Chong district of Nakhon Ratchasima on Tuesday night.
