Two Thai F-16 fighters deter Myanmar’s intruding MiG-29 jet
By Thai Newsroom Reporters TWO OF THE THAI air force’s F-16 fighter jets today (June 30) took to the sky over the Thai-Myanmar border to deter a surprise flyby of a Myanmar MiG-29 jet reported to have intruded into Thai airspace. Thai air force spokesman VM Prapat Sonjaidee confirmed that the Myanmar MiG-29 Fulcrum […]
Read MoreWissanu: Ask Constitutional Court about Prayut’s eight-year tenure
By Thai Newsroom Reporters DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER Wissanu Krea-ngam today (June 30) encouraged those who may wonder whether Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will have spent a maximum of eight years in power by the upcoming August to call on the Constitutional Court for judgement. Wissanu told reporters at Government House that Prayut’s eight-year tenure […]
Read MoreChadchart invites public to watch movies in the open air throughout July
BANGKOK Governor Chadchart Sittipunt unveiled a film festival for Bangkokians to enjoy throughout the month of July under the title “Movies in the Open Air,” Sanook.com said today (June 30). Organised together with Deputy Bangkok Governor Sanon Wangsangboon and network partners the intention is to bring smiles and happiness to the residents with this […]
Read MorePublishing house editor arrested on charges of disclosing national secrets
A TEAM of Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) police showed up with an arrest warrant to apprehend the Editor-in-Chief of Fah Diew Kan Publishing House Mr. Thanapol Iewsakul on the charges of disclosing documents and other material related to national security and violating the Computer Crime Act this afternoon (June 29), Matichon newspaper said. […]
Read MoreProtests in Chiang Mai during Prayut’s visit despite tight security
CHIANG MAI demonstrators managed to stage small protests against Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha during his visit to the northern province today (June 29) despite 2,120 policemen protecting him, Matichon newspaper said. Gen. Prayut, who visited the Shinawatra family stronghold together with his delegation to monitor various projects implemented by his administration, landed at the […]
Read MoreThammanat tells Prayut to quit if any minister targeted in censure debate flounders
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PRIME MINISTER PRAYUT Chan-o-cha was suggested today (June 29) to consider stepping down if any individual cabinet members are intensely grilled for their alleged wrongdoings and barely given a yea vote in an approaching censure/no-confidence motion. Thai Economic party leader Thammanat Prompao advised that Prayut claim full, prompt responsibility by resigning […]
Read MoreForeign street racers again causing chaos in Pattaya
FOREIGN bikers, mainly from the Middle East, are again causing trouble in Pattaya by frequently racing up and down Soi 18, Second Pattaya Road, and police said they will take action regardless of their coming to this seaside town for a holiday, TV Channel 7 said today (June 29). A motorcycle taxi rider based in […]
Read MoreTycoon Deripaska casts doubt on Russia quest for ‘victory’ in Ukraine
By Reuters and published by US News & World Report London – Russian aluminium tycoon Oleg Deripaska suggested on Tuesday (June 28) that no winner would emerge from Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine and highlighted the economic price that Russia was paying for its actions. Deripaska’s comments to reporters in Moscow represented a rare public […]
Read MoreChuan rushed to hospital but condition not worrying
PARLIAMENT President and incumbent Speaker of House of Representatives Mr. Chuan Leekpai was rushed to Ramathibodi Hospital at 5 p.m. yesterday (June 28) for fever and chills and underwent an examination and was expected to be admitted for thorough tests, Sanook.com said. Initially his personal physician said his symptoms were not worrisome. He had advised […]
Read MoreTwo ministers found infected with Covid after returning from overseas
BOTH Deputy Prime Minister-cum-Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit and Deputy Prime Minister-cum-Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul were found infected with Covid-19 after returning from trips to Europe, INN News and Sanook.com said today (June 28). Deputy Public Health Minister Sathit Pitutecha said Jurin tested positive for coronavirus after returning from a trip to the UK […]
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