Malaysia urges Asean states to engage Myanmar junta's rivals
Malaysia wants a clear endgame in Myanmar' faltering peace process and is advocating direct engagement by Asean states with the junta's opponents, and bringing other countries into the fold, its foreign minister said on Wednesday.
Over 1m tonnes of goods transported on China-Laos Railway
KUNMING: The total volume of imported and exported goods transported via the China-Laos Railway has reached 1.02 million tonnes since the railway's opening eight months ago, with total worth of about 9.14 billion yuan (48 billion baht).
Prayut confirms ousted Sri Lankan president will temporarily stay in Thailand
PM Prayut confirms the ousted president of Sri Lanka will stay in Thailand on humanitarian grounds as he looks for asylum in a third country.
Hospitel, hotel isolation may end next month
The Department of Health Service Support will ask the Public Health Ministry to consider ending hospitel and hotel isolation next month in response to the improving Covid-19 situation.
Heat, drought rekindle huge wildfire in southwest France
BORDEAUX: A fire that destroyed thousands of hectares of tinder-dry forest in southwest France has flared again amid a fierce drought and the summer's latest wave of extreme heat, officials said Wednesday.
Tomboys file complaint over multimillion-baht breast removal surgery fraud
Five tomboys filed a fraud complaint against a tomboy-cum-broker who allegedly failed to arrange breast removal surgery for them after collecting their money.
Mountain B pub fire death toll rises to 16
The death toll from the Mountain B nightclub fire has risen to 16, officials said on Wednesday, with dozens more still in hospital.
What we know of the symptoms and spread of monkeypox
With monkeypox surging across the world, experts are gathering more evidence on how people catch it and its typical symptoms.
13 killed in Russian strikes near nuclear plant
KYIV, Ukraine: Ukraine on Wednesday accused Russia of rocket strikes that killed 13 civilians in areas near a Russian-held power plant, where renewed fighting has raised fears of a nuclear disaster.
Dead driver found in car 12 hours after motorway crash
The driver of a crashed car found dead inside the crumpled wreckage 12 hours later - after it had been towed to the highway police pound.
Philippines's Marcos rejects import of 300,000t sugar in lost opportunity for Thailand
MANILA: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has rejected a proposal to import an additional 300,000 tonnes of sugar, his press secretary said on Wednesday, despite an earlier announcement of approval by the industry regulator.
Beluga whale that was in River Seine dies
PARIS: The beluga whale which was lifted out of the River Seine earlier on Wednesday has died, despite the mission to save it, according to local authorities.
Philippines confirms Russia helicopter deal cancelled over US sanctions
The Philippines has scrapped an order for 16 Russian military helicopters, an official confirmed Wednesday, following reports former president Rodrigo Duterte decided to cancel it due to US sanctions on Moscow.
Prinn acknowledges more charges
Prinn Panitchpakdi, a former deputy leader of the Democrat Party, reported to Lumpini police on Wednesday morning to hear charges in two new cases - one for indecent exposure and the other for alleged rape.
Bank of Thailand signals gradual moves after first hike since 2018
The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has signalled sticking with measured moves going forward to fight inflation without derailing the economic recovery, after raising the benchmark policy rate for the first time in more than three years.
Jeju Air reduces Jeju-Bangkok flights amid surge in illegal migrant workers
SEOUL: Flight services to and from South Korea’s Jeju island and Bangkok will be cut back from this week as authorities strengthen border controls to prevent illegal migrant workers abusing the visa waiver to the resort island.
Vietnam needs $8bn-$14bn power investment a year through 2030
HANOI: Vietnam will need investment of between US$8 billion and $14 billion a year through to 2030 to develop new power plants and expand its grid, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Dang Hoang An said on Wednesday.
Central bank hikes rate for first time since 2018 to tame hot inflation
The central bank raises the benchmark policy rate for the first time in more than three years, belatedly joining a global tightening spree to tame inflation.
Pakistan zoo cancels lion auction, plans expansion instead
LAHORE, Pakistan: A Pakistan zoo has called off plans to auction 12 lions from its ever-growing pride to private buyers, saying it would instead create new enclosures for the big cats.
Twin says mistakenly blamed for brother's crime
NAKHON RATCHASIMA: A 32-year-old man has complained that he lost his job and faced condemnation for a crime committed by his twin brother, whose name is very similar.
