A keeper was mauled to death by lions at Safari World zoo in Bangkok on Wednesday morning in front of horrified visitors, and the drive-in zone was later closed until further notice by the department of wildlife.
Thailand and Cambodia have agreed on the withdrawal of heavy weapons and military equipment, mine clearance, Cambodia-based scam suppression and partial border reopening, according to the acting Thai defence minister.
The Department of Corrections has transferred former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to Bangkok’s Klong Prem Central Prison, where he will serve his one-year sentence.
Within Asia-Pacific, Thailand stands out for a high level of economic pessimism and financial strain, with 71% of survey respondents suggesting the economy is struggling.
Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research) expects key economic cabinet appointments by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will lift public confidence and raise Thai GDP growth above earlier projections.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul confirmed on Tuesday that Gen Nattaphon Narkphanit will continue handling defence-related matters in his new cabinet, which is undergoing final vetting and is expected to be completed this week.