Actress’s brother not settling with foreigner who bashed him up
POPULAR Thai actress Ms. Chalida Vijitvongthong’s younger brother refused to negotiate with a Russian man who had assaulted him after he stepped in to help a restaurant employee he was bashing up, Thai Rath newspaper said this evening (Sept. 30). Mr. Rachai Vijitvongthong, 29, was kicked and punched by the unidentified deaf Russian man […]
Read MorePrawit targeted again over overseas trips
A FORMER Pheu Thai party spokesman is checking whether Palang Pracharath leader Prawit Wongsuwan’s overseas trips this year violated regulations after finding out that he had been absent from 84 out of 95 House sessions on the pretext of other commitments, TV Channel 7 said this afternoon (Sep. 30). Mr. Prompong Nopparit, Pheu Thai’s […]
Read MoreThai economy helped by exports and manufacturing in August, but tourism slows
[corner-ad id=”1″] By Reuters and published by CNA THAILAND’S economy remained at similar levels in August from the previous month, the central bank said on Monday (Sep. 30) with economic activity supported by exports and manufacturing, but tourism slowed. Exports, a key driver of the Thai economy, rose 11.4 percent in August from a year […]
Read MoreCar bomb explodes at Tak Bai district chief’s house
A CAR BOMB exploded in front of Tak Bai district chief’s residence in far southern Narathiwat province at 10 p.m. last night (Sep. 29) injuring two young men, Amarin TV said. Initial investigation found that some houses near the residence of Tak Bai district chief, acting Sub. Lt. Jirass Siriwanlop, got damaged with two […]
Read MoreThousands protest in Portugal over surging house prices and rents
By Reuters and published by Yahoo!News Lisbon – Thousands of people took to the streets of Lisbon and other cities across Portugal on Saturday (Sep. 28) to protest against soaring rents and house prices, as frustration mounts over a crisis that has priced many out of the housing market. Demonstrators carried posters showing slogans […]
Read MoreTop executive worried about a repeat of ‘Tom Yum Kung’ crisis
By Naewna and Reuters – published by Yahoo!News WITH the Thai baht having rapidly gained strength and businesses urging the central bank to take measures to stabilise the Thai currency, a warning was issued by TPI Polene Plc CEO Prachai Leophairatana today (Sep. 29) that a repeat of the 1997 “Tom Yum Kung” crisis […]
Read MoreFlood alert in Nonthaburi as dam releases more water
NONTHABURI residents living in low-lying areas outside the embankments on both sides of the Chao Phraya river got a flood warning late last night (Sep. 28) as Chao Phraya dam has increased water discharge to 2,000 cubic metres per second, TV Channel 7 said this morning (Se. 29). Altogether 30 communities in this province […]
Read MoreMoon jellyfish invade Jomtien beach
TOURISTS holidaying in Pattaya were warned today (Sep. 28) that hordes of moon jellyfish have invaded Jomtien beach and they should be careful when swimming in the sea during this period, Amarin TV said. Lots of moon jellies have been found in the seawater near this beach as they habitually show up during late […]
Read MoreDejpon praised for clearing Sheffield Wednesday’s debt
By Thai Newsroom Reporters DEJPON CHANSIRI, the Thai owner of Sheffield Wednesday football club, has begun to win praise and support from local fans whilst desperately seeking co-investment for the English Championship side. Until recently, Dejpon had been viewed by those fans as an “utterly unfit” owner of the Owls and intermittently encountered “Chansiri […]
Read MoreWoman attacked with grass shears by drunk brother-in-law
A THAI woman was severely cut on her chin with grass shears which her brother-in-law used to attack her after she scolded him for drinking alcohol, Naewna newspaper said this morning (Sep. 28). At 5 p.m. yesterday Pol. Lt. Col. Nattapol Khamseeta, an investigator at Bang Bua Thong police station, Nonthaburi, was notified of […]
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