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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The tough road to democratisation
Taiwan's transition to democracy provides key lessons to others still pursuing change.
Floods ravage provinces in Noru's path, rain continues until Monday
Chaiyaphum, Ubon Ratchathani and Phetchabun are among provinces still under water; depression Noru has left the country but more rain is expected for several more days.
Thai spikers to start last 2nd round against Canada
Thai women's quest for success at the volleyball world championship will continue on Tuesday after their strong outing in the first round was rewarded with a higher world ranking.
At least 174 dead after riot at Indonesia football match
At least 174 people died at a football stadium in Indonesia when fans invaded the pitch late on Saturday and police responded with tear gas, triggering a stampede.
Keeping the vibe local
Local governing bodies say government efforts to promote decentralisation have made little headway as certain inflexible and outdated rules as well as funding shortfalls are blamed for hindering progress.
Thai women topple Dominican wall
Thailand shocks powerful Dominican Republic to close out first round of world women's volleyball championship with four wins and just one loss.
BoT says it has intervened to steady baht
The Bank of Thailand says it has been active in the foreign-exchange market to steady the baht, which is hovering at 16-year lows against the dollar.
Banks bump up interest
Banks began to raise interest rates in response to the Bank of Thailand's policy rate hike to 1% on Wednesday.
Ministry hails 'return to normal' as variants 'now manageable'
The Public Health Ministry has eased the Covid-19 alert level as the situation is stabilising and current variants are considered manageable, according to a director at Bangkok Siriroj Hospital.
Prayut's staying put
Prime Minister Prayut has vowed to press ahead with development projects after a Constitutional Court ruling on Friday on the eight-year limit of his premiership allowed him to stay in power.
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.
