2019’s Thai Economy Growth Lower Than Expected
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's economy grew by 2.4 percent in 2019, lower than the previous estimate of 2.6 percent, said the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) on Monday.
1 Killed, 1 Injured in Shooting at Bangkok Mall, Gunman Escapes
BANGKOK — Police said a woman was killed and a bystander injured after a person opened fire at a shopping mall in downtown Bangkok on Tuesday afternoon.
Bangkok Buses to Install Rooftop Air Purifiers Despite Pseudoscience Claims
BANGKOK — A transport official on Tuesday said he will go ahead with a plan to install air purifiers on top of public buses to reduce dust pollution in the capital, despite criticism from scientists who call it a pseudoscience.
Westerdam Passengers Reaching Thailand Test Negative for Covid-19
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's Ministry of Transport on Monday announced that all the 27 Westerdam cruise ship passengers who arrived in Thailand have tested negative for the novel coronavirus.
Gov’t Eyes Plan for State Media to Take Over Coverage in National Crisis
BANGKOK — The government’s proposal to monopolize news coverage during times of national crises drew criticism on Monday from media personalities, who warn that the measure risks eroding press freedom even further.
Chinese Automaker to Buy GM’s Thailand Plant in Rayong
SHIJIAZHUANG (Xinhua) — China's leading sport utility vehicles (SUV) and pickup maker Great Wall Motors on Monday said it will purchase General Motors' Rayong car production facility in Thailand.
TikTok ‘Skullbreaker Challenge’ Can Result in Jail Time: Cops
BANGKOK — Police on Sunday warned netizens not to attempt a viral Tiktok meme due to its recent record of fatalities and serious injuries.
Opposition Politician Resigns Amid Army Housing Gaffe
BANGKOK — A former army general resigned from his post as a deputy leader of the Future Forward on Sunday night after it emerged that he was living in a taxpayer-funded army residence – a practice he himself condemned.
Retired Soldiers Ordered to Vacate Army Residences – Except Prayut
BANGKOK — Two days after army chief Gen. Apirat Kongsompong said retired army officers must move out from their official residences after their tenures ended in an combat to combat corruption in the ranks, it emerged that some exceptions were made.
Gunman Who Fired 40 Shots Close to Chula Uni Arrested
BANGKOK — Police said they are searching for a man who fired at least 40 shots in public close to Chulalongkorn University on Friday morning.
