Key candidates in the June 28 Bangkok governor race continued to court voters on Saturday, pitching policies that range from public safety and environmental protection to economic revitalisation and transport improvements, as the campaign entered its final stretch.

Arsenic and lead levels exceeding surface-water standards were detected at three monitoring locations in Saraburi’s canal network, said the Pollution Control Department (PCD).

For nearly a century, thousands of massive stone urns scattered across north-central Laos have stood as one of archaeology’s most baffling enigmas. Local folklore said ancient giants had carved the hollowed-out megaliths to brew celebratory rice wine.

Opposition MPs and allies submitted a petition seeking a Supreme Court-led inquiry into the National Anti-Corruption Commission’s (NACC) dismissal of a concealed shareholding complaint involving former transport minister Saksayam Chidchob.

Thailand’s flagship Land Bridge project has suffered a significant setback after an expert review committee ordered fresh Environmental and Health Impact Assessment (EHIA) studies for planned deep-sea ports in Ranong and Chumphon.

Thai Airways International (THAI) has confirmed it will resume direct Bangkok-Amsterdam flights from July 1, expanding its international network as the carrier works to strengthen links between Thailand and Europe.