Prayut cautious on political future
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha returns to work after the court's ruling confirming his tenure in office, but avoids questions about his political future.
Water retention, diversion to protect Bangkok from flood
Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon has ordered that the flood surging downriver from the North be retained in upstream provinces, and also be diverted to a canal to the east of Bangkok, to protect the capital from flooding.
UK govt makes humiliating tax cut U-turn
LONDON: The government of British Prime Minister Liz Truss was forced on Monday into a humiliating U-turn, reversing plans to cut the highest rate of income tax that helped to spark a rebellion in her party and turmoil in financial markets.
In Ukraine's south, bicycles wait for their owners' return
ZELENODOLSK, Ukraine: Hundreds of abandoned bicycles in a small town near Ukraine's southern front line tell the many stories of their owners, who were forced to flee Russia's invasion.
Cold season to arrive in late October
This year's cold season is expected to begin in the fourth week of October and last until late February with temperatures in the Bangkok area likely to drop as low as 15°C, and chillier elsewhere, the Meteorological Department said.
Flooding expanding in central Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai's Muang district under water as rain pounds the North and the Ping River continues to rise - with levels approaching the severe floods of 2011.
Swedish driver helped out of burning car
PHUKET: An injured Swedish driver was helped safely from his burning car after crashing into a roadside signpost in Thalang district on Sunday evening.
Anger grows against Indonesia police over football stadium tragedy
MALANG, Indonesia: Anger against police mounted in Indonesia on Monday after at least 125 people were killed in one of the deadliest disasters in the history of football, when officers fired tear gas in a packed stadium, triggering a stampede.
Russian falls prey to Pattaya transvestites
CHON BURI: A Russian tourist was stripped of a gold necklace by two overly friendly transvestites while strolling along Pattaya beach late on Sunday night.
ERC preps rules for clean energy providers
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is preparing to select companies qualified to sell "clean electricity" to the government.
At least 92 killed in Iran's Mahsa Amini protests: rights group
PARIS: At least 92 people have been killed as Iran has cracked down on women-led protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini after her arrest by the notorious morality police, the group Iran Human Rights said Sunday.
'Fans died in players' arms,' says coach at Indonesia football tragedy
MALANG, Indonesia: Chilean football coach Javier Roca on Sunday said "fans died in the arms of players" and claimed tear gas-firing police fatally "over-stepped" the mark in the Indonesian football tragedy which claimed at least 125 lives.
Firms told to champion sustainable growth
Sustainable growth, rather than maximum profit, should be the bottom line of businesses, according to Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul, chairwoman of the board at Kasikornbank (KBank).
Tourist spots 'need to be better connected'
More investment to improve connectivity in large cities such as Bangkok and Chiang Mai would help boost tourism development, a seminar was told.
Caught in a vicious currency cycle
Big business wants intervention to slow the baht's decline, but much of the activity is driven by the US dollar and there are negative consequences to repeated interest rate hikes.
Eco-farming 'to undo harm'
The rising demand for mass-produced food has led to biodiversity loss.
Key provinces to serve Covid early-warning role
The Public Health Ministry is to monitor the Covid-19 situation, with particular regard to eight provinces including Bangkok, where it will promote booster shots.
Haaland, Foden hat-tricks as dazzling City humble United
MANCHESTER: Erling Haaland and Phil Foden scored hat-tricks to fire champions Manchester City to a rampant 6-3 thrashing of local rivals Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday.
6m foreign visitors so far this year
More than 6 million internationals visited Thailand this year with a 90% surge last month alone when compared to average figures, according to officials.
Dems face uphill battle
Even though the Election Commission's calendar says the general election will be held in May next year following the end of the House's term in late March, parties are already in campaign mode to win voters.
