Two Thai doubles pairs survive at World Tour Finals
Two doubles pairs from Thailand have advanced to the semi-finals of the HSBC BWF World Tour Finals following a busy day at Nimibutr Stadium in Bangkok on Friday.
Army hospital first stop for freed athlete Griner
American basketball star Brittney Griner arrived back in the United States on Friday morning after being released from a Russian prison in exchange for Victor Bout, an arms dealer known as the “Merchant of Death”.
NACC wants suspended minister sacked
Graft busters petition court to sack suspended cabinet minister and accused land encroacher Kanokwan Vilawan and ban her from politics for up to 10 years.
Luxury resort, cars worth B3bn seized from alleged triad boss Tuhao
Authorities seize a luxury resort and cars, worth about 3 billion baht in all, from the alleged Chinese triad boss known as "Tuhao" accused of involvement in the drug trade.
Polish men wanted for torturing woman in Pattaya
Police ask Interpol to help track two Polish men who left the country last month after a savage attack on a Cambodian woman in Pattaya.
UK media return fire at ‘Harry the Nasty’
LONDON: Britain’s media, the main focus of criticism so far in Netflix docuseries “Harry and Meghan”, on Friday hit back at the estranged prince and his wife, accusing them of lying and insulting Queen Elizabeth II.
Pet food maker I-Tail dips on SET debut
Shares of I-Tail Corp Plc, the country’s biggest pet food maker, closed below their initial public offering (IPO) price on their first trading day on the Stock Exchange of Thailand after the second-biggest IPO of the year.
Mercedes-Benz to make EVs in Thailand
Mercedes-Benz Group has committed to manufacturing electric vehicles in Thailand after signing an agreement to import its battery-powered cars as part of a government plan to bolster the country’s status as a clean automaking hub.
China makes first delivery of homegrown passenger jet
China on Friday announced the first delivery of its new domestically produced passenger jet, with the aircraft expected to make its commercial debut early next year.
China's tourism sector hails sudden policy shift on zero-Covid, but lockdown scepticism remains
The night China announced it would ease some of its most controversial coronavirus controls, Shanghai resident Yu Yuan immediately booked a high-speed train ticket to Beijing for a New Year's trip.
Energy consumption forecast to rise 3.2% next year
Energy consumption expected to increase by 3.2% next year, and a new National Energy Plan that emphasises a swing to use of renewable energy and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
Gang forged bank, salary statements used for loan fraud
Two couples arrested for the online sale of fake bank and salary statements used to defraud loan companies of about 20 million baht.
Vietnam Airlines resumes China flights after 3-year pandemic halt
HANOI: Vietnam Airlines said on Friday it has restarted its first regular commercial flight to China after nearly three years of suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Capital A to launch AirAsia Cambodia as it resumes growth
PHNOM PENH: Capital A, the parent of Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia, plans to launch a new airline in Cambodia with a domestic partner as it resumes expansion plans put on hold during the pandemic, its chief executive said on Friday.
Hunt for fugitives after foiled gold shop robbery
The police hunt continued on Friday for the remaining two of the four robbers who fled under gunfire during the failed holdup of a gold shop in Muang district of Tak on Thursday.
Japan, Britain, Italy to jointly develop next-generation fighter jet
TOKYO: Japan, Britain and Italy announced on Friday they will jointly develop a next-generation fighter jet by 2035, Tokyo's first such defence cooperation with countries other than the United States, a key security ally.
Billionaire picks K-Pop star, youtuber for SpaceX moon trip
NEW YORK: A group of artists, athletes and entertainers, including DJ Steve Aoki and South Korean rapper T.O.P, are slated to join Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa on the first private SpaceX flight around the moon as soon as next year.
Anutin 'not keen' on being Prayut's heir
Bhumjaithai Party leader and Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said he wouldn't want to inherit the prime minister's post from anyone, saying many of those who did so in the past didn't manage to serve a full term.
Prayut to welcome 10 millionth arrival of 2022
The prime minister will be present at Suvarnabhumi airport on Saturday to welcome this year's 10 millionth visitor and mark a milestone in fulfilling the tourism target.
CPN rolls out GO! Hotel brand
Central Pattana Plc (CPN) is ready to launch a budget hotel brand, "GO! Hotel", with the introduction of GO Hotel Bowin in Chon Buri.
