Survey: 1 in 4 Workers Lost Jobs, Put on Leave in Pandemic
BANGKOK — A survey found that a quarter of employees across the country either lost their jobs or were put on temporary leave during the coronavirus pandemic.
Foreigners Stranded in Bangkok Share Experience of Life in Pandemic
BANGKOK — The coronavirus pandemic affects every life in Thailand, including foreigners who either live here or came to the Kingdom as visitors.
1932 Coup Inspires Young Protesters to Question Official History
BANGKOK — The revolution that introduced democracy to Thailand may have taken place almost a century ago, but for many young people, it’s as new as yesterday.
Gunman ‘High on Meth’ Fires Shots at Temple, Radio Station
PATHUM THANI — Police on Thursday arrested a man who fired at least 20 shots at a public radio station and a temple after hours of standoff.
Political Activist Acquitted of Sedition After 3 Years in Jail
BANGKOK — The Criminal Court on Thursday acquitted activist Thanet Anatawong of insurrection charges and ordered him to be freed after spending 1,396 days behind bars.
Thailand Records Lowest Exports in Years Due to Coronavirus
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's Ministry of Commerce on Wednesday released a report, indicating that Thai exports in May had shown the lowest level in four years as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Russia Opens Polls for Vote on Extending Putin’s Rule
MOSCOW (AP) — Polls opened in Russia on Thursday for a week-long vote on constitutional changes that would allow President Vladimir Putin to stay in power until 2036.
We Are Open! Pandemic Limited Int’l Arrivals Start Today
BANGKOK — The government policy on allowing a limited group of foreign travellers to enter Thailand during the coronavirus pandemic is now in effect, officials said Wednesday.
Abbot Defends Botched Makeover of 300-Year-Old Temple
SAMUT PRAKAN — The abbot of a temple dating to the late Ayutthaya period said his choice to remodel the site with industrial material was practical and in accordance with his philosophy of Buddhism.
Police Say Tak Weapon Cache Linked to ‘Political Group’
BANGKOK — Police on Tuesday said military-grade weapons discovered in Tak appear to be linked to an unspecified political movement.
