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Thailand votes as rivals clash
Read more: Thailand votes as rivals clashAs Thailand heads to the polls on Sunday, the Election Commission (EC) has affirmed its full readiness for nationwide voting, with the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) and the People’s Party (PP) emerging as the two key rivals vying to take the lead in forming the next government.
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‘Nong Chompoo’ true-crime film coming to Netflix
Read more: ‘Nong Chompoo’ true-crime film coming to NetflixThe case of 3-year-old Nong Chompoo, who was found dead on a Mukdahan mountain six years ago, will be the subject of the first true-crime documentary by Netflix Thailand, with her uncle-in-law, the convicted killer, making an unexpected onscreen appearance.
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Mine clearance to start in Cambodian-claimed villages on Friday
Read more: Mine clearance to start in Cambodian-claimed villages on FridayThe Thai army has announced it will begin mine sweeping in border villages in the eastern province of Sa Kaeo on Friday, which is also the deadline authorities have set for Cambodians to leave the area.
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Why Thai students can’t let their hair down
Read more: Why Thai students can’t let their hair downThe teenager was at a new school for the new school year. But as it turned out, he was not ready: His bangs were too long.
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‘Sending you love from Gaza’: Palestinians hail ceasefire deal
Read more: ‘Sending you love from Gaza’: Palestinians hail ceasefire dealKHAN YUNIS, Palestinian Territories – Palestinians in southern Gaza clapped, cheered and danced in the pre-dawn darkness on Thursday, after Israel and Hamas agreed a ceasefire deal to end the devastating two-year war in the territory.
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Phuket airport reopens after Navy plane mishap
Read more: Phuket airport reopens after Navy plane mishapPhuket International Airport reopened its main runway on Wednesday afternoon, three hours after a Royal Thai Navy aircraft experienced a landing gear malfunction and blocked the runway.
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Thai private hospitals back cheaper drug options
Read more: Thai private hospitals back cheaper drug optionsMore than 350 private hospitals in Thailand have signed on to a government initiative to offer patients the option of buying medicines from external sources, according to the Department of Internal Trade.
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Thaksin’s pardon request ‘doesn’t need to go to cabinet’
Read more: Thaksin’s pardon request ‘doesn’t need to go to cabinet’The Cabinet Secretariat confirmed on Tuesday that former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s petition for a royal pardon did not require cabinet consideration.