RTP plans to spend B22m on barriers
The Royal Thai Police (RTP) is preparing to spend 22 million baht to procure barriers equipped with light signals and stop signs to be set up at road checkpoints.
Protest post riles Iranians
The Iranian Embassy in Thailand dismissed a Twitter post by Progressive Movement chairman Thanathorn Juangroonruangkit, who recently took to the social media platform to urge his followers to voice their support for the anti-government protests in Iran.
Mice scurry back to Thailand
China's reopening has unlocked the floodgates as business travellers return to attend exhibitions and conventions in Thailand after a three-year hiatus.
Bangkok is still sinking, and fast!
Getting Bangkok ready for the consequences of climate change is crucial for saving this megacity from being submerged under rising sea levels, climate experts say.
Baht hits high-value products
High-value industrial products with few imported raw materials are expected to be the hardest hit as baht strengthens.
Chinese travel companies resume full operations
Chinese travel agencies resume outbound group tours to 20 countries including Thailand, following the relaxation of rules governing personal foreign travel.
Hong Kong's largest national security trial to begin with 47 in dock
HONG KONG - The trial of 47 of Hong Kong's most prominent pro-democracy figures begins Monday, in the largest prosecution under a national security law that has crushed dissent in the city.
Customs clarifies inspection policy
Customs officials will not conduct personal inspections of arriving foreign tourists at airports, even if they are carrying or wearing multi-million-baht personal items.
Vendors decry BMA push to clean up pavements
Authorities have been working on making the city's sidewalks more pedestrian-friendly as it was one of the Bangkok governor's 216 pledges.
Online scammers in the crosshairs
Authorities step up measures to combat cybercrime as schemers develop a host of ploys to fleece victims.
PPRP to enter poll 'battle' mode
The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) has chosen Pomprap Sattruphai district as the location for its campaign debut in Bangkok, which will kick off on Valentine's Day.
UN peacekeeper killed in attack on helicopter in DR Congo
KINSHASA - A United Nations peacekeeper from South Africa was killed and another wounded in an attack on their helicopter in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday, the organisation said.
Beyonce, Adele duel for top honors at Grammys
LOS ANGELES - As music's elite gather in Los Angeles for the Grammy awards on Sunday, one question is playing on loop: Will Beyonce finally win the coveted Album of the Year prize?
Eight dead in weekend avalanches in Austria
VIENNA - Austrian police said Sunday that five people had been killed in avalanches in the west of the country, after three deaths were reported Saturday despite pleas for caution on ski slopes.
Cops raid spa linked to fugitive Kampol
Sutthisan police have raided one of two unregistered massage parlours in the Ratchadaphisek area linked to Kampol Wirathepsuporn, a suspect who fled the country after his massage parlour was shut down over a human trafficking case.
Fierce battles in Bakhmut as Russian missiles hit Kharkiv
BAKHMUT, Ukraine: Heavy fighting was underway Sunday in the northern parts of the frontline hotspot Bakhmut, while Russian missile strikes on Ukraine's second-largest city Kharkiv wounded five people.
Police spread dragnet over macau888 gambling site
Police raid Bangkok club, search luxury condo and seek arrest warrant for eldest of four brothers believed to be behind online gambling site macau888.
Toxic dust levels in Bangkok to abate Feb 6-11
Toxic PM2.5 dust levels in Bangkok and surrounding provinces from Monday to Saturday are likely to improve thanks to the rather strong southerly wind that will blow away the dust, according to the Pollution Control Department's Sunday press release.
India to ban Chinese-linked betting and loan lending apps
India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has begun a process to ban and block 138 betting apps and 94 loan lending apps with Chinese links, India's ANI reported on Sunday, citing sources.
Prawit's party to pick Bangkok candidates
Gen Prawit Wongsuwon, leader of the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), visited Lumpini park on Sunday morning as his coalition-core party said it expected to conclude picking its Bangkok candidates in two weeks.
