Tokyu Department Store in MBK to Close Down
BANGKOK — Japanese-owned Tokyu Department Store in Bangkok’s downtown shopping area of MBK will close at the end of January, the company said.
Royalists Send 18,200 Baht to Woman Who Slapped Schoolgirl
BANGKOK — A woman charged with assault for slapping a schoolgirl who sat through the National Anthem on Thursday received a donation as large as many Thais’ monthly salaries from pro-establishment netizens.
Court Rejects Request to Arrest Embassy Rally Leaders
BANGKOK — The Criminal Court on Thursday turned down a request by the police to arrest five pro-democracy activists responsible for Monday’s march to the German Embassy.
Emergency Rule Over COVID-19 Extended Until End of November
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand has extended the emergency rule over the COVID-19 pandemic until the end of November.
Police to Charge Activists Over German Embassy March
BANGKOK — Up to 16 people could be charged for organizing a demonstration to the German Embassy in Bangkok earlier this week, a police source said Wednesday.
Vendor Attacks Schoolgirl for Not Standing Up for National Anthem
AYUTTHAYA — A woman was charged with assault Wednesday after she attacked a highschool student in Ayutthaya province for not standing up during the National Anthem, police said.
Security To Be Tightened During Loy Krathong Festival
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Transport said on Tuesday they will step up maximum security as the country celebrates the annual Loy Krathong Festival on Oct. 31.
MCOT to Slash Staff by Half, Offers Early Retirement
BANGKOK — A state-owned media corporation on Tuesday announced an early retirement program for its employees in an attempt to cope with massive losses – the latest media agency in Thailand to feel the pain from the pandemic slump.
‘Hiso’ Police Capt. Kills Fishball Seller in Hit-and-Run
BANGKOK — Police on Monday said results of an alcohol and drug test of a police officer who killed a fishball seller in a hit-and-run would take “weeks.”
Coronavirus Found on Fitness Gear in Quarantine Hotel
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thai health authorities Sunday said COVID-19 virus was found on the surface of fitness equipment in a hotel gym where an infected patient was quarantined.
