Unemployment Figures Better Than Expected: Labour Minister
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin on Friday said in a press briefing that the total number of unemployed people in Thailand was at around 2 to 3 million, instead of 7 to 8 million previously predicted.
Texas Testing Drops as Schools Reopen, Prepare for Football
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Anyone can get a coronavirus test at the CentroMed clinic in San Antonio, but on a recent day, the drive-thru was empty. Finally two masked people in a maroon SUV pulled straight on through with no wait.
How the Turntables! Royalists Turn on Princess Ubolratana
BANGKOK — An elder sister of His Majesty the King on Friday came under a slew of online insults – from members of the pro-monarchy faction.
Chula Students To Defy University’s Ban on Gov’t Protest
BANGKOK — Student protesters at the elite Chulalongkorn University announced they will proceed with their rally on Friday afternoon despite the administration’s venue ban.
Thailand Eyes Russian Corona Vaccines, With Some Skepticism
BANGKOK — The Thai government is considering a plan to obtain vaccines for the coronavirus from Russia, though more studies are needed into their effectiveness, a health official said.
Reopening Thai Sky to ‘Depend on COVID-19 Situation Worldwide’
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) on Wednesday told the media that it has no definite schedule of when to allow international commercial flights to enter Thailand.
Iran, Turkey Lash Out at UAE Over Agreement With Israel
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran and Turkey lashed out at their regional rival the United Arab Emirates on Friday over its decision to normalize diplomatic relations with Israel in a U.S.-brokered deal, accusing it of betraying the Palestinian cause.
Student Protesters Told to Be Careful in Their Speeches
BANGKOK — A police spokesman on Thursday urged protesters to stay within the boundary of the laws in their protests against PM Prayut Chan-o-cha’s administration.
Police Rule Out Foul Play in Boss Red Bull Witness’ Death
CHIANG MAI — Police on Thursday ruled out the possibility that a key witness in billionaire Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya’s hit-and-run case might have been murdered.
Deputy Prosecutor Quits to Aid Probe Over ‘Boss Red Bull’ Case
BANGKOK (AP) — The Attorney General’s Office in Thailand has set up a committee to investigate whether it followed the law in dropping the last criminal charge against a scion of the Red Bull energy drink empire who was involved in a traffic accident almost eight years ago in which a motorcycle policeman was killed.
