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Letting his heir down! Prince William gets a playful pat on the head from old pal Edward van Cutsem as they lark about on rare boys’ night out at the football
Read more: Letting his heir down! Prince William gets a playful pat on the head from old pal Edward van Cutsem as they lark about on rare boys’ night out at the footballHe might be the future king, but the Prince of Wales was treated like one of the lads by his ‘band of brothers’ as Aston Villa claimed its first major trophy in 30 years yesterday evening.
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Arrest made in Connecticut 40 years after woman’s murder in Virginia
Read more: Arrest made in Connecticut 40 years after woman’s murder in VirginiaThe body of 22-year-old Roberta Walls was found in a field in Virginia Beach on the morning of May 15, 1986.
Asia
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Myanmar election offers little change to political reality, analysts say
Read more: Myanmar election offers little change to political reality, analysts sayThe military-backed USDP has claimed a landslide in Myanmar’s post-coup election, but observers say the vote is unlikely to ease conflict or revive the economy.
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PM Wong congratulates Vietnam’s top leader on re-election
Read more: PM Wong congratulates Vietnam’s top leader on re-electionTo Lam was unanimously re-elected as the General Secretary of the ruling Communist Party of Vietnam on Jan 23, and will serve as Vietnam’s leader for the next five years.
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Thailand suspends Cambodia deal after landmine injures troops
Read more: Thailand suspends Cambodia deal after landmine injures troopsThe Royal Thai Army said that the mine explosion in Sisaket province left one soldier with a severe leg injury and another suffering from chest pains.
Thailand
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Online vendors object to fee hikes
Read more: Online vendors object to fee hikesOnline merchants are calling for tighter regulation of major e-commerce platforms after their repeated fee hikes.
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Moves to curb youth account misuse
Read more: Moves to curb youth account misuseRelevant agencies and authorities are tackling the trend of young people’s bank accounts being used as mule accounts for illegal transactions.
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Cabinet readies cost-of-living relief packages
Read more: Cabinet readies cost-of-living relief packagesThe cabinet on Saturday is expected to approve a cost-of-living relief package targeting vulnerable groups as well as the transport and agriculture sectors, Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas said on Friday.
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NACC delivers evidence in MPs’ lese-majeste case
Read more: NACC delivers evidence in MPs’ lese-majeste caseThe National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) delivered case files to the Supreme Court in a high-profile ethics case against 44 former Move Forward Party (MFP) MPs who signed a proposal to amend Section 112 of the Criminal Code, the lese majeste law.
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Commission okays drone regulation reforms
Read more: Commission okays drone regulation reformsThe National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has approved a new set of draft regulations to expand drone spectrum use, upgrade technical standards, and strengthen oversight of drone operations nationwide.
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Myanmar election offers little change to political reality, analysts say
Read more: Myanmar election offers little change to political reality, analysts sayThe military-backed USDP has claimed a landslide in Myanmar’s post-coup election, but observers say the vote is unlikely to ease conflict or revive the economy.
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PM Wong congratulates Vietnam’s top leader on re-election
Read more: PM Wong congratulates Vietnam’s top leader on re-electionTo Lam was unanimously re-elected as the General Secretary of the ruling Communist Party of Vietnam on Jan 23, and will serve as Vietnam’s leader for the next five years.
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Tourism minister chasing B3-trillion goal
Read more: Tourism minister chasing B3-trillion goalThailand’s tourism minister has vowed to restore tourism revenue to more than 3 trillion baht, exceeding pre-pandemic levels within the new government’s four-year term, and will proceed with a 300-baht tourism fee, as adopted in many countries.
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Songkran 2026 around Bangkok: where to make merit then get soaked
Read more: Songkran 2026 around Bangkok: where to make merit then get soakedSongkran in 2026 is best tackled like Bangkok traffic: pick your lane early, commit, and keep a dry change of clothes within reach. The Thai New Year’s water fights still dominate the headlines, but this year’s smartest day trips mix temple-time calm with big-city spectacle, from Rattanakosin’s most photogenic blessings to Samut Prakan’s late-April Mon…
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Long break eases pressure on oil reserves
Read more: Long break eases pressure on oil reservesThe long holiday during the Songkran festival may ease pressure on Thailand’s oil reserves, as demand for diesel is expected to decrease during this period, says the Department of Energy Business.