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Somsak defends public health ministry’s stringent action on drug possession
Somsak defends public health ministry’s stringent action on drug possession
FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2024
Possessing even one tablet of a narcotic drug should be considered an offence, as officials have to investigate whether the suspect possessed the item for consumption or with the intention to sell, Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin said on Friday.‘Democracy heroes’ remembered on 32nd anniversary of Black May
‘Democracy heroes’ remembered on 32nd anniversary of Black May
FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2024
Deceased protesters honoured with special merit-making rituals, as supporters call for return of a ‘people’s constitution’Queen Suthida and Queen of Sweden speak out against child sexual abuse
Queen Suthida and Queen of Sweden speak out against child sexual abuse
FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2024
Her Majesty Queen Suthida and Queen Silvia of Sweden attended the Child Protection Summit Bangkok 2024 at the United Nations Conference Centre (UNCC) in Bangkok on Thursday on combating child sexual abuse. Bang Fai rocket explodes near flying aircraft in Ubon Ratchathani
Bang Fai rocket explodes near flying aircraft in Ubon Ratchathani
FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2024
Pilot raises safety concerns, calls for stricter regulations, as bamboo rocket rises 2000 feet above his plane before explodingSrettha urges Macron to set up 3-way WhatsApp group with Cambodian PM
Srettha urges Macron to set up 3-way WhatsApp group with Cambodian PM
FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2024
Chat group will make discussions on French, ASEAN issues far faster and easier, says Thai premierBail conditions set to prevent repeat offences, say legal experts
Bail conditions set to prevent repeat offences, say legal experts
FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2024
All cases must be treated fairly, say judicial experts as the opposition raises questions over activist’s deathSenators petition Constitutional Court on Srettha continuing as PM
Senators petition Constitutional Court on Srettha continuing as PM
FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2024
The Office of the Constitutional Court on Friday received a petition from some senators asking the court to consider and adjudicate on whether Srettha Thavisin had disqualified himself from serving as the prime minister. Education Ministry tells schools, colleges to ease student uniform rules
Education Ministry tells schools, colleges to ease student uniform rules
FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2024
The Education Ministry has told schools and colleges under its supervision to ease their dress code rules to spare students and their parents expenditure on those items.PM leads Thai-French business matching during Paris mission
PM leads Thai-French business matching during Paris mission
FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2024
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Thursday afternoon that his half-day visit to France has yielded rewarding results in business matching between Thai and French entrepreneurs in several key industries, including clean energy and defence.Following young activist Tantawan’s battle for justice and reforms
Following young activist Tantawan’s battle for justice and reforms
FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2024
Tantawan “Tawan” Tuatulanon, 22, who was charged twice for lese majeste in 2022 and arrested again on February 13 this year over sedition charges, has been shifted to Thammasat Hospital due to her deteriorating condition.Two Thai hostages in Gaza died in October, Ministry says
Two Thai hostages in Gaza died in October, Ministry says
FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2024
Two Thai nationals listed as hostages in Gaza, from the remaining eight yet to be released, have been deceased since October 2023, Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Friday.Aid for Gaza will soon flow from pier project just finished by US military
Aid for Gaza will soon flow from pier project just finished by US military
FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2024
The Pentagon said Thursday that humanitarian aid will soon begin flowing onto the Gaza shore through the new pier that was anchored to the beach and will begin reaching those in need almost immediately.Bokeo dig unearths largest Buddha statue to date
Bokeo dig unearths largest Buddha statue to date
THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2024
A statue of Buddha at least two metres tall was excavated from a sandy area near the Mekong River In Laos on Thursday, making it the largest statue to be unearthed during the ongoing search for ancient artefacts in Tonpheung district, Bokeo district, which began in March.