1,902 new Covid inpatients, 29 more deaths
There were 29 more Covid-19 fatalities and 1,902 new patients admitted to hospitals on Friday, according to the Public Health Ministry.
16 more to face rap over Forex Ponzi
Sixteen more people including a celebrity couple will be charged with alleged roles in a Forex Ponzi scheme, according to Prayut Petchkun, deputy director-general of the Department of Special Litigation.
Soldier surrenders over fatal shooting
NAKHON PHANOM: An army corporal accused of shooting dead a private at the entrance of an arm camp in Pla Pak district surrendered to police on Friday and claimed he had a personal problem with the victim.
Thai test for Urawa as Kobe draw Jeonbuk in Asian Champions League
TOKYO: Two-time Asian Champions League winners Urawa Red Diamonds will take on Thailand's BG Pathum United in Monday's quarterfinals at Saitama Stadium with South Korea's Jeonbuk Motors facing J1 League strugglers Vissel Kobe.
PM defends ad spending by govt
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and government officials on Friday defended spending by the Office of the Prime Minister on advertising, after it was ranked 13th out of 20 businesses and organisations for the highest ad spending in the country according to a recent poll by the US-based research firm Nielsen.
Japan probing mistreatment of pregnant foreign trainees
The Japanese government is conducting a survey to determine whether foreign technical trainees have been forced by employers or intermediary groups to leave the country because they fell pregnant or gave birth.
How to make a brand big in China
After just six years in China, Mistine is now a major seller of sunscreen and foundation.
Doctors warn of 4am booze plan flaws
Doctors warn against a plan to extend the operating hours of pubs to 4am, citing the potential for more road accidents and the risk of further Covid-19 infections.
Apec to cooperate to boost tourism
Tourism ministers from across Asia-Pacific have expressed concerns over the damaging effects of Covid-19 on the economy and travel industry, but failed to reach a consensus on all issues due to certain sensitivities.
Baldwin expects no charges over fatal movie set accident
LOS ANGELES: United States actor Alec Baldwin said he does not believe anyone will be criminally charged over the fatal shooting on the set of Western film "Rust," telling CNN he has hired a private investigator to assess culpability for the tragedy.
Steel prices drop amid demand dip
Global steel prices, which soared as a result of the Russia-Ukraine war, have declined following lower demand for steel in China.
Al-Shabaab gunmen attack Mogadishu hotel, casualties reported
MOGADISHU - Al-Shabaab fighters attacked a hotel in the Somali capital Mogadishu in a hail of gunfire and explosions on Friday, with casualties reported, security sources and witnesses said.
Literature world holds New York rally for Rushdie
NEW YORK - Prominent literary figures including Paul Auster and Gay Talese gathered Friday in Manhattan for a reading of Salman Rushdie's works, in solidarity with the author seriously injured in a stabbing attack.
Gulf issues debentures worth B35bn
Gulf Energy Development Plc has successfully issued debentures worth 35 billion baht this month.
PM's tenure review approaches
The petition calling for a definitive ruling on when Gen Prayut's premiership should end is expected to be forwarded to the charter court for a review on Monday.
PTTGC retains 7% sales growth target
PTT Global Chemical Plc (PTTGC), the petrochemical arm of national oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc, is maintaining its sales growth target of 7%, thanks to additional production capacity, including that from two newly acquired assets.
Latest co-payment phase gains positive response
Phase 5 of the co-payment scheme, which opened for the first day of registration on Friday, saw an overwhelming response from the public.
Visas extended to boost tourism
The country's main Covid-19 task force has approved longer visas for foreign visitors to the country from Oct 1 until March 31 next year.
Casino workers flee Cambodia by swimming to Vietnam
Dozens of Vietnamese casino workers allegedly forced to toil without pay in Cambodia have fled back to their homeland by swimming across a river, authorities in Phnom Penh said on Friday.
Myanmar junta may talk to Suu Kyi ... after her trial
Myanmar’s military chief said on Friday the junta is open to negotiations with ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi to end the crisis sparked by its coup — after her trials in a junta-run court have concluded.
