Trump, Putin agree halt to Ukraine energy attacks but no ceasefire
By Agencies and published by CNA Washington – Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin agreed on Tuesday (March 18) on a halt in Russian attacks against Ukrainian energy targets – but fell far short of securing a full ceasefire in a highly anticipated phone call. The US and Russian leaders spoke for more than an […]
Read MorePM: Thaksin’s visit to Far-South not linked to attacks
PRIME Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said this afternoon (March 11) attacks in the Far-South occurring since last Saturday with another one taking place this morning are not linked to her father/de factor Pheu Thai boss Thaksin Shinawatra’s visit there last month, Amarin TV and Naewna newspaper said. Asked by reporters whether these attacks were linked […]
Read MoreUnrest in Far-South continues as insurgents kill officer
THE UNREST in the three Far-South provinces continued today (March 10) with a Volunteer Defence Force officer being shot dead by insurgents in Yala, Naewna newspaper quoted YalaToday as saying. The attack took place at 2 a.m.in village number 3, Sa-e subdistrict, Krong Pinang district, with an unknown number of insurgents using unidentified weapons […]
Read MoreDefence Ministry mounts strict control of Far-South after attacks kill 5
By Amarin TV and AFP – published by CNA THE DEFENCE Ministry offered condolences to the families of five people who were killed with 13 others wounded in two attacks in the troubled Far-South and ordered strict control of the area to prevent repeat shootings and bombings. Maj. Gen.Thanathip Sawangsaeng, spokesman for the Ministry […]
Read MoreAgain in Phuket: Foreigner attacks tuk tuk driver in row over fare
TWO Facebook users shared a dash cam video clip showing a foreign man attacking a Phuket tuk tuk driver in a dispute over the fare for a ride from Patong to Karon beach on Apr. 26, 2024, Naewna newspaper said. The tuk tuk driver, only identified as Abdulloh, had asked for 400 baht for […]
Read MorePassenger who tried to bash a policeman denied permission to board flight
A CHINESE passenger who tried to attack a Tourist policeman with his skateboard at Don Mueang Airport as seen in a viral Tiktok video clip had got angry because the captain of a flight back to his homeland had refused let him come aboard because his behaviour would affect the other passengers, Sanook.com said […]
Read MoreConfusion at airport as tourist attacks policeman with skateboard
A VIDEO clip shared by a TikTok user showing a foreign tourist attacking a policeman with a skateboard while he hit back with his baton at Don Mueang Airport has drawn criticism of Thai police performance, Amarin TV said today (Aug. 10). In the short video shared by TikTok member “@angpao.cn” yesterday the foreign […]
Read MoreRussia says West enabled drone attacks near Moscow
By AFP and published by CNA Moscow – Moscow said Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian territory would “not be possible” without US and Nato help, escalating its rhetoric after reporting it had downed five drones near the capital on Tuesday (July 4). Ukraine meanwhile accused Russia of planning “dangerous provocations” at the Moscow-controlled Zaporizhzhia […]
Read MoreRanger killed in Yala bombing after over 30 arson attacks
AFTER OVER 30 arson attacks in the three southernmost provinces all night till dawn today (May 12), insurgents killed a ranger and injured three others in a bombing at 10 a.m., Naewna newspaper said. The explosion took place at the roadside of Route 410 Yala-Betong, Bannang Sata subdistrict, Bannang Sata district, Yala province. The […]
Read MoreSix simultaneous attacks in Far South
AN UNKNOWN group of insurgents mounted six attacks simultaneously in the three Far South provinces last night (Apr. 14) but there were no injuries nor serious damage, Naewna newspaper said. The attacks were launched just as Thailand marked Songkran festival and during the last 10 days of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The […]
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