Naruemon named leader of brand-new Klatham Party
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THAI TRADE Representative Naruemon Pinyosinwat was today (Aug 6) named leader of an MP-less Klatham Party. In a general caucus of the Klatham at a Bangkok hotel, Naruemon was unanimously named leader of the brand-new party with Satchavit Leelavanich being named secretary-general of the party. Naruemon, a former deputy labour […]
Read MoreNew Thai-Lao train service debuts tomorrow
STARTING tomorrow (July 19) is a new Thai-Lao train service directly linking Bangkok and Vientiane with this being a project undertaken by the governments of the two countries to better connect rail systems, TV Channel 7 said today. This daily rail service is an extension of the Bangkok-Nong Khai route with the State Railway […]
Read MoreExpected new foreign minister Maris close to Thaksin
WITH Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin having forwarded the appointment of Mr. Maris Sangiampong to His Majesty the King for royal endorsement, a background check shows he is close to de facto Pheu Thai boss Thaksin Shinawatra, Naewna newspaper said today (Apr. 30). Maris had been appointed the ambassador to a few countries during the […]
Read MoreHairy creature — covered in babies — found at campsite in Thailand. It’s a new species
By Aspen Pflughoeft – Miami Herald and published by Yahoo!News NEAR A campsite in Thailand, a hairy creature with brown pincers lurked under a rock. It was likely waiting for prey but what approached was something else entirely. Scientists found the eight-eyed creature — and discovered a new species. Researchers made the discovery while […]
Read MoreNew Covid JN.1 strain sweeping Thailand
A PROMINENT virologist said this morning (Jan. 11) that a new Covid-19 strain, JN.1, has now taken hold in Thailand and is turning into the most widespread variant as it is highly contagious and this leading to a spike in the number of patients, Naewna newspaper said. Dr. Yong Poovorawan, head of the Centre […]
Read MoreMyanmar launches couple of newly-built offshore patrol boats
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THE MYANMAR NAVY has recently put a couple of newly-built offshore patrol boats in commission, adding to a fleet of the western neighboring country’s naval forces, a navy source said today (Dec.27). The commissioning ceremony for the Super Dvora offshore patrol boats, manufactured under license from Israel at Thanlyin naval dockyard, […]
Read More105bn baht cash flow expected during New Year season
By Thai Newsroom Reporters ABOUT 105 BILLION BAHT in cash flow over the purchase of merchandise and services is expected across the country during the approaching New Year season, the University of Thai Chamber of Commerce’s (UTCC) Centre for Economic & Business Forecasting reported. According to today’s (Dec.21) UTCC economic forecast, an estimated 105.92 […]
Read MorePublic warned to not believe Covid fake news
THE Thai government warned people not to believe nor share fake news that New Year’s festivities have been cancelled because of an outbreak of a new Covid-19 variant Deltacron (XBC), Naewna newspaper said this morning (Dec. 9). Mr. Karom Phonphonklang, deputy spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, said a fake post has been shared […]
Read MoreTighter tax rules not applicable if double taxation agreement signed: Expert
AMID concern among foreigners who have retired in Thailand about the impact of more stringent tax rules on remittance of overseas income as announced on Sept. 15, 2023 an expert pointed out this could be avoided if their country has signed a double taxation agreement with Thailand. According to the Revenue Department directive issued on […]
Read MoreNew Beatles single Now and Then released with backup from AI
By AFP and published by CNA A NEW BEATLES song produced with a little help from artificial intelligence and including the vocals of John Lennon was released on Thursday (Nov 2) – to lukewarm reviews. The song comes more than four decades after it was originally recorded as a demo, but despite the hype […]
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