Four rallies go ahead despite new ban
Tensions high at the last of four political rallies staged in Bangkok on Saturday despite a fresh announcement by authorities banning gatherings.
Grave of slain protester disturbed in Myanmar
Residents say authorities in Myanmar removed the body of a slain protester from a grave, apparently in an attempt to debunk claims she had been shot dead.
Thailand downgraded to 'not free' in global survey
Thailand has been downgraded — again — to “not free” from “partly free” in the latest global rankings by Freedom House, a US-based democracy advocacy group.
64 new Covid-19 cases
Sixty-four Covid-19 cases — 54 local infections and 10 imported — reported on Saturday, raising the total to 26,305 with no new deaths.
Former Unctad chief makes case for debt spending
Thailand should implement fiscal stimulus to overcome the Covid-19 crisis, says Supachai Panitchpakdi.
Navy adds Peta award to kitty after ocean rescue mission
The navy has received an award from a leading animal rights group for rescuing cats from a sinking ship in the Andaman sea in Satun province.
Cops gear up for Bangkok protests
About 4,800 crowd control police officers will be deployed to handle four anti-government groups that are set to hold rallies in Bangkok on Saturday.
Southern by-election exposes coalition infighting
Two coalition partners are sparring in Sunday’s Nakhon Si Thammarat by-election, with a Democrat saying Palang Pracharath lacked “etiquette” by fielding a candidate.
79 new Covid-19 cases
Sixty-five local infections and 14 imported cases raise the total to 26,241, as health officials say the local Covid-19 situation is "under control".
Thai AirAsia nudges authorities to open up
Thailand may lose its reputation as a regional aviation hub if the government cannot speed up reopening the country to tourism and strengthen the competitiveness of airlines, according to Thai AirAsia (TAA).
Aurora raises registered capital to list on bourse
Aurora, the country's largest gold and jewellery retailer, plans to raise its registered capital to list on the Stock Exchange of Thailand.
Economic recovery 'a priority'
Spokesman says government actions can't just focus on politics.
New tourism plan afoot for Bang Kachao
Bang Kachao, the green expanse dubbed Bangkok's lungs, is earmarked for development as a special area for sustainable tourism.
'No outsiders' in the upcoming cabinet reshuffle
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Thursday insisted that no outsiders will be brought in during the upcoming cabinet reshuffle.
SCB ready to extend relief to hospitality
Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) is ready to prolong its debt holiday programme for the hospitality business.
Prayut orders probe into army info-ops
The prime minister ordered the Defence Ministry to look into allegations that the military had been using social media to covertly influence and exacerbate unrest in the South.
Military denies involvement in network removed by Facebook
The military says it was not behind a network of Facebook accounts that the social media giant took down on the grounds they were using deceptive behaviour to influence public debate.
Riot policeman infected with Covid-19
A riot policeman deployed at anti-government protests in Bangkok after visiting his home in Samut Sakhon province last month has tested positive for Covid-19, according to his supervisor.
New Covid-19 death, 54 more cases
The death of a 63-year-old Bangkok man raises the coronavirus toll to 85, with 54 new infections confirmed.
Myanmar anti-coup protests renewed after deadliest day
Defiant anti-coup protesters back on the streets across Myanmar after 38 people were killed by security forces on Wednesday, as global powers condemn the "brutal violence".
