Notorious Vietnamese hacker turns government cyber agent
At the height of his career, Vietnamese hacker Ngo Minh Hieu made a fortune stealing the personal data of hundreds of millions of Americans.
19 children, 2 adults killed in Texas school massacre
A gunman killed at least 19 children and two adults on Tuesday in a rural Texas elementary school, in the deadliest American school shooting since the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary a decade ago.
New air force HQ covers space, cyber
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has upgraded its Directorate of Air Operation Control (DAOC) to a new headquarters for air operations with an expanded scope of authority to cover operations in space and cyberspace, an RTAF spokesman said.
Estonian drug suspect arrested in Pattaya
CHON BURI: Immigration police arrested an Estonian man wanted under an Interpol Red Notice in Pattaya on Tuesday.
Finance Ministry delays stock transaction tax
The Finance Ministry will postpone enacting a financial transaction tax on individual stock investors this year until economic conditions are more favourable, says Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
BoT mulls raising interest rate in H2
The Bank of Thailand may raise the interest rate by a quarter point in the second half of the year to bridge the yield gap between US government and Thai government bonds amid soaring domestic inflation, says Chavinda Hanratanakool, chairwoman of the Association of Investment Management Companies (AIMC).
North Korea fires three ballistic missiles - Seoul military
SEOUL: North Korea fired three ballistic missiles towards the Sea of Japan early on Wednesday, Seoul's military said, just one day after President Joe Biden wrapped up his first Asia visit as US leader.
Cop suspended for stomping on teens
A deputy crime suppression chief at Sam Phran station in Nakhon Pathom has been suspended pending an investigation after he and another policeman allegedly assaulted two handcuffed teenagers last month.
5,013 new Covid cases, 33 more deaths
The country registered 33 more Covid-19 fatalities and 5,013 new cases during the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry announced on Wednesday morning.
Malaysian chicken export curbs ruffle feathers
Malaysia's move to cut exports of chickens to control soaring prices and combat domestic shortages ruffled feathers Tuesday, with neighbouring Singapore warning of supply disruptions.
India restricts sugar exports at 10 million tonnes
MUMBAI: India has imposed restrictions on sugar exports for the first time in six years by capping this season's exports at 10 million tonnes, a government order said, to prevent a surge in domestic prices after mills sold a record volume on the world market.
Polking worried about Thailand defence
Thailand will play two warm-up games ahead of next month's AFC Asian Cup qualifying round, officials said on Tuesday.
Phuket 'ready' to host major events
Phuket is signalling its readiness to host major international events, with two tourism events slated to take place next month.
FPO on a mission to tackle high debt, limit borrowing
The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) plans to discourage financial institutions from enticing consumers to unnecessarily create more debt as part of its efforts to curb high household debt levels over the long term.
Public unity 'key', says capital's new governor
Bangkok governor-elect Chadchart Sittipunt wants city residents to band together in making the capital liveable again.
Cabinet okays extension of hotel subsidy scheme
The cabinet has acknowledged the extension of the fourth phase of the "We Travel Together" hotel subsidy scheme to assist the tourism sector.
It won't be easy in League Cup, Buriram United coach says
Thai League 1 and FA Cup champions Buriram United will try to keep their treble bid alive when they meet Chiang Rai United in the League Cup semi-finals on Wednesday.
PM heeds protesters' concerns
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has welcomed opinions voiced by various groups against a proposed bill on public gatherings and ordered the Social Development and Human Security Ministry to compile them for use in reviewing it, according to Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam.
Chadchart given Green Line chalice
PM Prayut has made it clear that he wants to see Bangkok governor-elect Chadchart settle the long-standing dispute over the extension of the Green Line electric concession.
Explainer: What does Chadchart Sittipunt want?
Following the first election in nine years, Bangkok welcomes 56-year-old Chadchart Sittipunt as its newest governor with a record-breaking landslide victory of 1.4 million votes.
