Month: April 2022
Former soldier wanted for gold shop robbery
POLICE are hunting for a former soldier in the robbery of a gold shop in Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) province with over 4.5 million baht worth of gold chains taken in the 20-second raid on Tuesday afternoon (Apr. 12), Sanook.com said today (Apr. 14). Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Court approved an arrest warrant for Mr. Kittipong (surname …
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Democrat Party deputy leader denies sexual misconduct allegations, quits party posts
DEMOCRAT Party’s deputy leader Prinn Panichphakdi today (Apr. 14) denied allegations of sexual misconduct spreading on social media while resigning from all party positions to move on to prove his innocence and verify the truth, Matichon newspaper said. Prin came under strong attack from netizens after Mr. Sittra Biabangkerd, or Lawyer Tum, secretary-general of the …
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Covid panel tells BMA to sort out water splashing on Khao San road
AFTER images of revellers merrily splashing water on Khao San road were published by the Thai press Gen. Suphot Malaniyom, secretary-general of the National Security Council and director of operations at the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) told the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and Interior Ministry officials to resolve the problem, TV Channel …
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Polish, Baltic presidents visit Ukraine in show of support as Russian troops mount in east
By AP, published by CNC News, with files from Reuters and CBC News Kyiv, Ukraine – The presidents of four countries on Russia’s doorstep visited Ukraine on Wednesday (Apr, 13) in a show of support for the embattled country, after Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed to continue his bloody offensive until its “full completion.” …
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Activist groups hold Songkran event at Democracy Monument
SOME activist groups marched from Phan Fa bridge to Democracy Monument today (Apr. 13), Songkran Day, where they held a water pouring ceremony to draw attention to their demands, Matichon newspaper said. Members of We Volunteer (Vivo), Thalu Fah, People’s Group and Fem Liberated kicked off their event at 4.45 p.m. after reaching the monument …
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PM orders Phuket governor to stop water splashing in Soi Bangla
PRIME MINISTER Prayut Chan-o-cha today (Apr. 13) ordered Phuket Governor Narong Woosiew to go to Soi Bangla at Patong beach and stop tourists from splashing water and engaging in water gun battles, TV Channel 8 said. Mr. Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, a spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office, said Gen. Prayut told the Phuket governor to …
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Hired gun arrested in 2005 attempted murder case
CRIME SUPPRESSION DIVISION (CSD) police today (Apr. 13) arrested a suspect who had previously been jailed for two murders on the charges of having attempted to kill a fellow student back in 2005, Naewna newspaper said. Pol. Maj. Gen. Montree Teskan, CSD commander, said Mr. Pornnirand, or Noi, Chansongsang, 41, was charged with “joining …
Ukraine checking information that Russia used chemical weapons in Mariupol
By Reuters, published by The Straits Times, plus BBC Kyiv – Ukraine is checking unverified information that Russia may have used chemical weapons while besieging the southern Ukrainian port city of Mariupol, Ukraine’s Deputy Defence Minister Hanna Malyar said on Tuesday (Apr. 12). “There is a theory that these could be phosphorus munitions,” Ms. Malyar …
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Over 50 infants and young children infected with Covid in Nonthaburi
AS MANY as 53 children younger than five years of age and among them newborn infants were today (Apr. 12) reported to have contracted Covid-19 in Nonthaburi province, which is just north of Bangkok, TV Channel 7 said this evening. Of today’s nationwide Covid tally of 19,982 cases and 101 deaths, with this being …
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Prawit has said ‘a hundred times’ he will never become PM: Prayut
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PRIME MINISTER PRAYUT Chan-o-cha today (Apr. 12) quoted Deputy Prime Minister/Palang Pracharath Party leader Prawit Wongsuwan as saying “for a hundred times over” he will never become head of a future government. Prayut told reporters at Government House that he has had no doubt about Prawit’s consistent support for his …
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Prayut: Same group hurled ping-pong bombs at army barracks
PRIME MINISTER Prayut Chan-o-cha said this afternoon (Apr. 12) after attending the Cabinet meeting that it is the same group of people who threw two ping-pongs across the gate of the First Infantry Regiment on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road where his residence is located on Sunday night with suspects already in sight, Matichon newspaper said. He …
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US will supply Ukraine with ‘the weapons it needs’ against Russia
By Reuters, published by The Straits Times, plus BBC Washington – The United States is committed to providing Ukraine with “the weapons it needs” to defend itself against Russia, US national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Sunday (Apr. 10) as Ukraine seeks more military aid from the West. Sullivan said the Biden administration will …
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Police looking for clues over token bomb attack outside First Infantry Regiment
By Thai Newsroom Reporters POLICE ARE SEARCHING FOR clues over Sunday’s token attack with ping-pong bombs outside a major Bangkok army barracks which locates Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s home. National Security Council secretary-general Supot Malaniyom said the police were collecting pieces of evidence and making inquiries with witnesses pertaining to the event in which two …
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Rapper held after ping-pong bombs thrown near Prayut’s house in military compound
AFTER a motorcycle rider together with a pillion passenger threw two ping-pong bombs at the entrance of 1st Infantry Regiment compound on Vibhavadi Rangsit where Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s residence is located last evening (Apr. 10), police today arrested a well-known political rapper for having stored 30 such explosives in his house but as yet …
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Thanathorn applying for bail after being hit with lese majeste case
PROGRESSIVE Movement leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit’s lawyer is today (Apr. 11) getting ready to apply for bail after the Criminal Court accepted a lawsuit filed by the Public Prosecutor’s Office charging him with offences under Section 112 of the Criminal Code, or lese majeste law, and the Computer Crimes Act, Naewna newspaper said. Mr. Krisdang …
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Ukraine digs in to fight Russia’s looming eastern offensive
By AP, published by US News & World Report, plus CNN Kyiv, Ukraine – Ukrainian forces dug in and Russia’s military lined up more firepower on Sunday ahead of an expected showdown in eastern Ukraine that could become a decisive period in a war that has flattened cities, killed untold thousands and isolated Moscow …
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Gigantic Prawit billboards merely designed as publicity campaign: Chaiwut
By Thai Newsroom Reporters GIGANTIC ROADSIDE BILLBOARDS portraying Palang Pracharath Party leader Prawit Wongsuwan were merely designed as a publicity campaign for the largest coalition partner and the deputy prime minister, said a deputy party leader today (Apr 10). Digital Economy & Society Minister/deputy Palang Pracharath leader Chaiwut Thanakhamanusorn said the huge billboards erected …
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Red shirts, politicians mark 12th anniversary of April 10, 2010 event
A LARGE number of red-shirt followers led by former United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD) leader Mr. Nattawut Saikua, who currently heads the Lai Prayut Network, together with politicians and new generation activist groups gathered at the October 14 Memorial this afternoon to commemorate the violent crackdown on April 10, 2010 at Khok Wua …
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PM2.5 dust level soars in Bangkok and many parts of the country
THE Natural Resources and Environment Ministry issued a warning at noon today (Apr. 10) that dangerous particles in the air known as PM 2.5 has risen across Bangkok and and its vicinities as well as many other areas of this country with the capital logging 50-92 micrograms per cubic metre (µg/m³), Matichon newspaper said. …
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Ukraine faces ‘hard battle’ in eastern regions, Zelensky says
By Reuters, published by Prothomalo.com, plus BBC UKRAINE is ready for a tough battle with Russian forces amassing in the east of the country, President Volodymyr Zelensky said a day after a missile attack that officials said killed more than 50 civilians trying to evacuate. Air-raid sirens sounded in cities across eastern Ukraine, which …
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Prawit puts up highway billboards wishing travellers Happy Thai New Year
PEOPLE travelling to their hometown for Songkran today (Apr. 9) were greeted with large highway billboards showing Deputy Prime Minister and head of Palang Pracharat Party Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan wishing them a Happy Thai New Year along the way with this being an indication of this party gearing up for election battles, Matichon newspaper …
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Former prosecutor’s son denies beating up wife
A FORMER prosecutor’s son whose wife filed a complaint for beating her up surrendered to Sutthisan police yesterday (Apr. 8) and initially denied the charge but police said they had evidence of him assaulting and injuring his wife, Sanook.com said today. The unidentified suspect, who was temporarily released because he had surrendered, asked for …