Chiang Mai adds 281 Covid cases, cancels some Songkran events
Chiang Mai reports 281 fresh coronavirus cases on Sunday afternoon, cancels some Songkran events and scales down others.
Covid hotspot club managers in Bangkok jailed 2 months
Managers of Covid-19 superspreader nightspots Krystal, Emerald Club jailed for 2 months over virus restriction and other violations.
Manila to loosen quarantine curbs from Monday
MANILA: Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has approved placing the capital region and four adjacent provinces under a less restrictive community quarantine status from April 12, his spokesman said on Sunday.
King offers condolences to Queen Elizabeth II
His Majesty King Vajiralongkorn has sent a message of condolences to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom on the death of her husband, His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
Myanmar's post-coup civilian death toll climbs past 700
YANGON: A security guard was wounded in a bomb blast outside a military-owned bank in Myanmar's second-biggest city Sunday morning, as the civilian death toll from the junta's brutal crackdown on dissent topped more than 700 at the weekend.
25 killed, 356 injured on first day of Songkran road safety campaign
Twenty-five people were killed and 356 injured in 348 road accidents which occurred throughout the country on Saturday, the first day of the government's campaign for Songkran road safety, Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department director-general Boontham Lertsukhikasem said on Sunday.
New-breed meth pills seized in Isan
NAKHON PHANOM: Border patrol police seized 40,950 methamphetamine pills abandoned on Highway 212 in Tha Uthen district late on Sunday night.
Record-high 967 new Covid cases Sunday
Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chon Buri lead record-high 967 new Covid-19 cases Sunday for accumulated total of 32,625; death toll remains 97.
China's plans for Himalayan super dam stoke fears in India
BEIJING: China is planning a mega dam in Tibet able to produce triple the electricity generated by the Three Gorges -- the world's largest power station -- stoking fears among environmentalists and in neighbouring India.
Many will skip Songkran activities: poll
Many people say they plan to skip activities to celebrate this year's Songkran festival or are uncertain whether to join them while the number of Covid-19 infections is on the rise, according the result of an opinion survey by Suan Dusit Rajabhat University, or Suan Dusit Poll.
Ayutthaya cancels Songkran festivities
AYUTTHAYA: All activities to mark the Songkran festival in this former capital city during April 13-15 have been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Infected politicians 'should face probe'
A corruption watchdog has called on state agencies to investigate politicians who became infected with Covid-19 after attending bars in the Thong Lor area which is the epicentre of the new surge of infections.
Governor confident Bangkok has enough beds
The capital has sufficient beds to cope with the recent spike in Covid-19 linked to the Thong Lor area cluster, according to Bangkok governor Aswin Khwanmuang.
Pheu Thai urges haste on its bill
The main opposition Pheu Thai Party is calling on the public to pressure the government and the Senate to push through the referendum bill that remains stalled in parliament.
Jatuporn's best days may be behind him
There is a lot riding on veteran activist Jatuporn Prompan kick-starting a mass protest targeting Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's ouster.
Beetles favourites in high-stakes duel
Chiang Rai United are favourites to lift the FA Cup trophy when they meet fellow Thai League 1 side Chonburi in the final on Sunday.
Leeds stall Man City's title march, last-gasp Liverpool up to fourth
LONDON: Manchester City's march to the Premier League title stalled on Saturday as 10-man Leeds beat the runaway leaders 2-1, while Liverpool climbed into fourth place after Trent Alexander-Arnold's late strike sealed a 2-1 win against Aston Villa.
Authorities defend vaccine policy
Authorities insist they’ve never stopped the private sector from importing Covid vaccines, while health minister says timing of deliveries is a critical factor.
Myanmar forces gun down at least 80 near Yangon
Myanmar security forces have killed more than 80 anti-coup protesters in a town near Yangon, a monitoring group and a domestic news outlet said on Saturday.
59 more Myanmar migrants caught
KANCHANABURI: Fifty-nine Myanmar nationals, including two boys, were arrested for illegal entry in Sangkhla Buri district on Saturday, while a compatriot who guided them across the border fled.
