Lethal politics

Lethal politics

A woman running for municipal mayor shot dead and three other candidates and a kamnan wounded during a funeral at a temple in Ratchaburi. The suspect is a provincial councillor.

11:35 20

New Covid death

Pathum Thani market claims new fatality as Samut Sakhon leads tally of just 42 new Covid-19 cases Tuesday, most from hospitals; accumulated caseload now 26,073 with 84 deaths.

11:39 59
New Covid death

Prayut backs cops

The prime minister defends the way police handled the anti-government rally on Sunday, insisting crowd-control measures were in compliance with international standards.

04:00 134
Prayut backs cops

Blame dismissed

Researchers said the coronavirus found in a horseshoe bat population in Chachoengsao last year is not a strain that is transmissible to humans.

05:00 46
Blame dismissed

Cabinet reshuffle

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha stressed he has the final say when it comes to the cabinet reshuffle.

04:49 25
Cabinet reshuffle

Union rips THAI move

The labour union of Thai Airways International (THAI) is protesting changes to the ailing flag carrier's employment contracts.

06:00 10
Union rips THAI move

Crypto furore

SEC is backing off its draft plan to require a 1-million-baht minimum annual income and other requirements for cryptocurrency investors.

04:02 17
Crypto furore

Last updated: Mar 02, 2021 at 14:33 hrs.

Thailand situation

  • Total cases:26,073
  • Recovered:25,420
  • Daily New Cases:42
  • Deaths:84
  • Rank:114
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Brimming with talent

Brimming with talent

Scheduled for an online debut today, the 2021 Bangkok Illustration Fair (BKKIF) is an international platform through which local art talent can get their work recognised.

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