UN envoy urges ‘inclusive’ Asean approach to Myanmar crisis
By Reuters staff, published by Channel NewsAsia A UNITED NATIONS special envoy has urged Southeast Asian countries to support international efforts to engage all sides in the crisis in army-ruled Myanmar, days after a top regional leader travelled there to meet its junta chief. Noeleen Heyzer, the secretary-general’s special envoy on Myanmar, held virtual […]
Read MoreSadiq Khan: ‘Ship has sailed’ for under-fire Boris Johnson over partygate apology
By Evening Standard LONDON Mayor Sadiq Khan has called for Boris Johnson to resign over the “partygate” scandal and has insisted “the ship has sailed” for the under-fire Prime Minister. Speaking on LBC radio this morning (Jan. 13), the Mayor of London called on Boris Johnson to “do the right thing”, though he said […]
Read MoreAir force to procure 4 F-35 stealth fighters between 2028-2031 at the earliest
By Thai Newsroom Reporters NOW THAT THE THAI air force has been provided some budget from the government, the first batch of four US-made F-35 Lightning II stealth fighters would likely be procured between 2028 and 2031 at the earliest, said an air force source today (Jan. 13). Air marshals have appeared considerably satisfied […]
Read MoreRung’s bail extended, EM bracelet removed
PROTEST leader Ms. Panassaya Sitthichirawatanakul, or Rung, was granted an extension of her bail till June 16, 2022 in two cases involving demonstrations at Sanam Luang on September 19, 2020 and at Ladprao intersection on December 2 that same year, Matichon newspaper and Sanook.com said today (Jan. 12). Later in the afternoon the Ayutthaya Provincial […]
Read MoreWith pork prices rising, Nakhon Pathom residents turn to eating crocodile meat
AS pork prices have risen in Thailand recently with authorities this week confirming one case of African swine fever at a slaughterhouse in Nakhon Pathom province, some residents here have turned to eating crocodile meat instead as the price is attractively lower, Amarin TV said today (Jan. 13). Mrs. Uthaipornrung Thaweechai, 64, the owner of […]
Read More12 Pattaya bar owners arrested for violating Covid rule
A RAID mounted by Chonburi and Pattaya police last night (Jan. 12) led to the arrest of 12 bar owners for staying open after 9 p.m. in violation of Covid control orders with many Thai and foreign customers found to be having fun drinking at these watering holes without any concern about the pandemic, […]
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