Rapist-murderer of girl, 6, sentenced to death in Myanmar's Shan State
Leaders of a minority ethnic group that unofficially controls a swathe of eastern Myanmar has sentenced a man to death for the kidnap, rape and murder of a six-year-old girl.
Government plans 12% rise in budget deficit for 2022 fiscal year
The government plans a budget deficit of 700 billion baht for the 2022 fiscal year, up 12.4% from the current fiscal year, government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said on Wednesday, as the tourism-dependent country deals with a new coronavirus outbreak.
3 more Covid-zone workers dumped in Samut Prakan
Three more Myanmar nationals who worked at a plastic factory in coronavirus-plagued Samut Sakhon province were found abandoned in Samut Prakan’s Bang Phli district.
Russia says expects 'nothing good' from Biden
MOSCOW: With less than a month before Joe Biden moves into the White House, Moscow on Wednesday accused the incoming US administration of "Russophobia" after the president-elect promised to punish Russia for a major cyber attack.
BTS hit song brings hope of further thaw in China-South Korea relations
Four years after South Korea and China had a falling out over the former's stationing of United States missiles ostensibly directed at deterring a North Korean attack, which led to a ban on Korean entertainment, K-pop supergroup BTS' newest hit song, Dynamite, was played on Beijing radio for the first time this week.
Virus from Samut Sakhon hotspot spreads to 22 provinces
Coronavirus patients connected with Samut Sakhon cluster now detected in 22 provinces; Public Health Ministry reminds travellers to take precautions.
Phuket meeting decides what activities can go ahead
PHUKET: Provincial labour officials were rounding up 106 migrant workers who recently returned from a trip to Samut Sakhon to extend their visas, so they could be tested for Covid-19 infection, governor Narong Wunsiew said on Wednesday.
Turkey sentences exiled reporter Dundar to 27 years jail
ISTANBUL: A Turkish court on Wednesday sentenced the exiled former editor-in-chief of the opposition Cumhuriyet daily to more than 27 years in jail on charges of aiding a terror group and espionage.
Malaysia to double AstraZeneca vaccine order
Malaysia is set to secure an additional 6.4 million doses of the AstraZeneca Plc vaccine via the global Covax facility, and is in talks with Pfizer Inc on an option to boost its purchases, as the nation bolsters its fight against the pandemic.
1,000-bed field hospital for Samut Sakhon Covid patients
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered a 1,000-bed field hospital be set up to treat Covid-19 patients in Samut Sakhon, the centre of a major outbreak of the disease
Khon Kaen businesses warned against illegal migrants
KHON KAEN: Labour authorities have warned businesses in Khon Kaen not to hire illegal migrant workers, or to move their workers out of the province, as part of measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Bank of Thailand holds key rate, cuts 2021 growth forecast
Bank of Thailand keeps key interest rate at 0.5% for fifth straight meeting to preserve limited policy space, lowers 2021 growth forecast and reiterates currency concerns.
46 new Covid cases, excluding migrant dorms
New Covid-19 cases include 39 local infections and seven quarantined arrivals, but the government witholds details of infected migrant workers.
Elephant Santas spread virus awareness in Ayutthaya
BANGKOK - Christmas and Thailand's love of elephants combined Wednesday when four of the giant creatures dressed as Santa turned up at a school in Ayutthaya, complete with huge coronavirus masks.
Samut Sakhon-related case in Nakhon Si
NAKHON SI THAMMARAT: A trader in Samut Sakhon has tested positive for Covid-19 after she returned to her home in Tha Sala district of this southern province, governor Kraisorn Wisitwong announced on Wednesday.
Myanmar woman arrested for illegal entry
KANCHANABURI: A Myanmar woman was arrested by soldiers on Wednesday morning for illegal entry through Sangkhlaburi district.
Samut Sakhon outbreak reaches Phuket
PHUKET: A Phuket man has been diagnosed with Covid-19 after being in close contact with a friend from Samut Sakhon who was infected with the virus.
Three cases in Korat, all went to Samut Sakhon
NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Three local people who recently visited Samut Sakhon province have been found infected with the novel coronavirus - two seafood vendors and a local official.
Rivals ready to pounce as Australian winemakers eye China exit
BEIJING: With Australia's winemakers rethinking their future in the lucrative Chinese market, hit with painful tariffs as relations between the two countries worsen, rival producers around the world are ready to pounce.
