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Accusations fly over political audio clip
Read more: Accusations fly over political audio clipA former Kanchanaburi provincial councillor has come forward to explain why he secretly recorded a phone call that has since sparked controversy, as the Pheu Thai Party moved to file a complaint with the Election Commission (EC).
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‘Online game mission’ drove teen on cross‑country gold heist run
Read more: ‘Online game mission’ drove teen on cross‑country gold heist runThe 16-year-old arrested for a 2.4-million-baht gold-shop robbery in Hat Yai claimed an online gaming friend in Laos encouraged him to complete a “mission” to snatch the jewellery, according to police.
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Analysts forecast rate cut in December
Read more: Analysts forecast rate cut in DecemberAnalysts increasingly expect the Bank of Thailand to cut the policy interest rate at its meeting next month after GDP growth fell to the weakest pace in four years in the third quarter amid weakening domestic demand, slower public investment and a tourism slump.
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Parole would help ‘stressed’ Thaksin, says daughter
Read more: Parole would help ‘stressed’ Thaksin, says daughterFormer prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is growing “very stressed” behind bars and parole could be good for his health, his daughter Paetongtarn said on Thursday.
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Two Miss Universe judges quit before Bangkok finale
Read more: Two Miss Universe judges quit before Bangkok finaleTwo judges have announced their resignation from the Miss Universe competition, with one arguing it was rigged, days before the pageant is set to crown its 74th winner in Bangkok.
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Food and whine: Jay Fai in hot water again
Read more: Food and whine: Jay Fai in hot water againThe Michelin-starred Bangkok restaurant Raan Jay Fai has defended its policies in the face of another social-media flap, this time alleging discrimination against Thais.
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PM orders faster mine clearance
Read more: PM orders faster mine clearancePrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has instructed the Ministry of Defence to speed up landmine clearance along the Thai–Cambodian border, reaffirming Thailand’s commitment to international humanitarian obligations.
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Law officials closing loopholes in Thaksin cases
Read more: Law officials closing loopholes in Thaksin casesJustice and revenue officials are tightening up on law enforcement in apparent response to imprisonment and taxation decisions in cases involving former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.