Putin grabs 20% of Ukraine 'forever'
Vladimir Putin formally annexes four occupied regions in Ukraine “forever” and repeats warnings that Russia will use all available means to defend the territories.
Prayut remains PM, court rules tenure ends in 2025
The Constitutional Court rules that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's 8-year tenure began on April 6, 2017, when the current charter took effect - allowing him two-and-a-half more years.
Bang Sue vaccine services to end Friday
The Central Vaccination Centre at Bang Sue Grand Station will close this month, but people are encouraged to ensure that they're protected against Covid-19.
Storm weakens but flood threat remains
Noru has weakened to a low-pressure system but continues to bring heavy rain to many areas, with a continuing threat of more flooding, the weather office says.
Masks rule to stay for public transport
Wearing face masks on public transport and in cinemas is still mandatory, the Department of Health said.
NHRC hails elective abortion law
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has welcomed a legal amendment that allows for the elective termination of pregnancies between 12 and 20 weeks to ensure safe and legal abortions, a basic right for women urged by at least two international pacts Thailand has signed.
Noru kills 1, wreaks havoc upcountry
Tropical depression Noru, formerly a super typhoon, has left four northeastern provinces awash, with one person dead and two others injured.
High hopes for 1.5m Chinese tourists
Chinese President Xi Jinping's attendance at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Bangkok could help Thailand secure 12 million international tourists this year.
Central bank poised to raise policy rate pending changes
The Bank of Thailand is prepared to keep raising its policy rate if core inflation rises faster than predicted.
Charter court set to rule on PM's tenure
The Constitutional Court will on Friday rule on the starting date of Prayut Chan-o-cha's tenure as prime minister.
Tight security at Constitutional Court for Prayut ruling
Constitutional Court steps up security measures ahead of Friday's hotly anticipated ruling on the future of the prime minister.
Chao Phraya to surge from Saturday
Eleven provinces including Bangkok on alert for Chao Phraya River storm surge starting this weekend as seasonal rains reach a peak and impact of storm Noru lingers.
One of 6 foreign suspects in Samui extortion case arrested
One of six foreign men accused of the extortion of 1.8 million baht in cryptocurrency from a Russian realtor couple on Koh Samui has been arrested in Chon Buri and returned to the island.
Myanmar's Suu Kyi, Australian economist jailed for 3 years
A Myanmar junta court sentenced the country's ousted leader Suu Kyi to a further three years in prison while also jailing an Australian economist.
Flooding forecast for Central Plains
Storm Noru moving through Isan and into the Central Plains, and expected to cause flooding where heavy rain and runoff arriving from the rain-soaked North converge.
Myanmar beauty queen lands in Canada after Thai airport limbo
A Myanmar beauty queen, who had spoken out against military rule in her country and became stranded at Suvarnabhumi airport, said she was relieved but remained defiant after landing in Toronto.
Investors seek clarity on cannabis status
Investors in cannabis businesses are calling on the government to clarify its support as well as laws related to cannabis usage.
Poll rules waiver sought on floods
The Pheu Thai Party is calling on the Election Commission to ease some electioneering regulations to allow politicians to help people affected by storm Noru.
SEC announces lawsuits for 'wash trading'
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is taking legal action against five entities for creating an artificial volume of digital assets on Bitkub and Satang cryptocurrency exchanges.
4,000 are evacuated as storm Noru hits
Thousands of people evacuated from their homes in Ubon Ratchathani, and flooding set to worsen with the arrival of tropical storm Noru.
