Lao morning news for December 24
NA session closes with hopes for a brighter future The 6th ordinary session of the National Assembly’s (NA) Eighth Legislature ended on Friday after 23 days of debate and the passing of laws. —Vientiane Times […]
Thailand morning news for December 24
Wan Nor says he could be PM, following Mahathir’s footstep Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, better known as Wan Nor, leader of the Prachachart Party, has said he – inspired by the success of Malaysian Prime […]
Thailand morning news for December 20
Second victim claimed in horrific gang-rape STATE agencies have become involved in a case in which an 11-year-old schoolgirl in Saraburi is alleged to have been by gang-raped by five youths on Sunday, after her […]
Thailand morning news for December 19
Bank of Thailand Chair Says Tightening Unlikely to Be Aggressive Thailand is unlikely to tighten monetary policy aggressively as inflation remains low and the economy needs support, the chairman of the nation’s central bank said. […]
Thailand morning news for December 18
Thai central bank seen hiking key rate for first time since 2011 Thailand’s central bank is expected on Wednesday to hike its key interest rate from near-record lows for the first time in more than […]
Thailand morning news for December 17
Embassy staff can observe poll, but not outsiders, says foreign minister The Foreign Ministry has welcomed the idea of allowing embassy staff to observe the general election but not non-residents or foreign organisations. — Bangkok […]
Thailand morning news for December 14
Tham Luang cave rescuers named Time’s heroes of the year 2018 Rescue volunteers involved in the dramatic and complex rescue operation to extract 12 boys and their football coach trapped deep inside the Tham Luang […]
Thailand morning news for December 13
Prayut hints again at return as premier Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has hinted once again he may be ready to return as premier after the Feb 24 poll, a day after the ban on political […]
Thailand morning news for December 12
Bahraini footballer detained 60 days awaiting extradition to Bahrain The Criminal Court today ordered a former Bahraini national footballer detained for 60 days pending an extradition process after the Bahraini government had requested his extradition […]
Thailand morning news for December 11
Parties call for constitution to be ripped up Representatives from political parties slammed the coup-sponsored 2017 charter on Monday, branded “Section 44” of being another form of coup and suggested the constitution should be amended […]
Thailand morning news for December 10
Pheu Thai party cries foul over reported omission of party logos from poll ballots The Pheu Thai party has cried foul over what its spokesman described as an “election tragedy” a proposal reportedly from Prime […]
Thailand morning news for December 7
Report: Thailand most unequal country in 2018 Thailand has overtaken Russia and India as the most unequal country in the latest survey by a Swiss bank. — Bangkok Post Trade war: Focus turns to Thailand […]