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AirAsia apologises for ‘Get off in Thailand’ ad
AirAsia apologises for ‘Get off in Thailand’ ad
KUALA LUMPUR: International media reported on today (Mar 26) that AirAsia had apologised for and removed its “Get off in Thailand” advertisements posted in Australia and intended to promote direct flights between Brisbane, in Queensland, and Bangkok.
Thailand elects its first ever disabled MP
Thailand elects its first ever disabled MP
TRANG: A former national para table tennis athlete, who will become Thailand’s first elected MP with a disability after Sunday’s vote, has pledged to promote the rights of people with disabilities and ensure they enjoy the same social benefits and opportunities as the rest of society.
Petition to impeach EC hits 660,000 names
Petition to impeach EC hits 660,000 names
BANGKOK: Hundreds of thousands of netizens have signed a petition on the change.org website calling for the nation’s election commissioners to be purged in the aftermath of the March 24 election, which the petition organiser claims was marred by blunders and malpractice.
Unofficial poll results delayed again as complaints mount
Unofficial poll results delayed again as complaints mount
BANGKOK: In its 2pm press conference today (Mar 25), the Election Commission (EC) announced that although more than 90% of the votes in Sunday’s general election had been counted, the wait would continue for the complete interim results.
Prayut set to retain grip on top job
Prayut set to retain grip on top job
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is highly likely to reclaim premiership after the number of House seats won by the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) in Sunday’s election defied all expectations even though the Pheu Thai Party, its major rival, won the most seats.
Voters throng polling stations to cast ballots
Voters throng polling stations to cast ballots
BANGKOK: Voters across the country are lining up at polling stations to cast ballots in the first general election since the military coup in May 2014.
14 hurt in multiple crashes after chicken fat spill
14 hurt in multiple crashes after chicken fat spill
RATCHABURI: Fourteen people were hurt when chicken fat spilled on an overpass over an intersection in Muang district, causing multiple crashes involving 21 vehicles on the slippery road on Friday evening (Mar 22).
At least 10 drown after van-trailer crash
At least 10 drown after van-trailer crash
KANCHANABURI: At least 10 people, mostly migrant workers, drowned after a 10-wheel trailer truck and a passenger van plunged into a canal following a crash in Tha Muang district around noon on Saturday (Mar 23).
The unusual music career of Prayut Chan-o-cha
The unusual music career of Prayut Chan-o-cha
As Thailand goes to the polls, it’s difficult to say exactly what honorific or position Prayut Chan-o-cha will have by the time the week is out. Whatever the outcome, though, what we can say is that he’s a pop star… kind of.
Preparations made to tackle drought
Preparations made to tackle drought
NATIONWIDE: Authorities have made advance preparations even though this year’s drought is expected to be manageable, according to a senior official at the Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR).
Rookie parties to redefine poll strategies
Rookie parties to redefine poll strategies
BANGKOK: The race to the election’s finish line on Sunday will see the position of the reigning titans – the Pheu Thai and Democrat parties – undercut by the Future Forward (FFP) and Palang Pracharath (PPRP) parties, political analysts say.
Elephants slay Dragons, reach final
Elephants slay Dragons, reach final
PHUKET: Thailand’s crafty playmaker Chanathip Songkrasin produced a sparkling performance as the War Elephants punched their ticket to the China Cup final, beating the hosts 1-0 on Thursday night (Mar 21).
Fear of SME impact from minimum wage hike
Fear of SME impact from minimum wage hike
BANGKOK: Promises to hike the daily minimum wage will incentivise investors to relocate production bases to offset the higher wage burden, with financially strained small companies among those to be hit hardest, say business executives.
Former cop who exposed police corruption shot dead
Former cop who exposed police corruption shot dead
SONGKHLA: A former police senior investigator who accused some former colleagues of abuse of authority and extortion was shot dead in front of his house in Muang district on Tuesday afternoon (Mar 19).
’Lady of the Hills’ was a Thai bride
’Lady of the Hills’ was a Thai bride
YORKSHIRE: A woman found dead in the Yorkshire Pennines 15 years ago, who was dubbed the “Lady of the Hills”, has been identified in a long-running cold case investigation.
Premchai jailed for 16 months, not guilty of black leopard charge
Premchai jailed for 16 months, not guilty of black leopard charge
KANCHANABURI: Construction billionaire Premchai Karnasuta was sentenced to 16 months in jail for illegal possession of a dead pheasant and weapons, and supporting poaching – but he was acquitted of any wrongdoing connected with a black leopard carcass found at the scene, which was blamed on other defendants.
Early vote met with euphoria
Early vote met with euphoria
Sunday’s advance voting saw huge crowds waiting in long queues to vote at polling stations nationwide, as an estimated 75% of all registered early voters nationwide turned up to cast their vote ahead of Sunday’s general election.
Tourist beaten with sticks on Phi Phi, two detained
Tourist beaten with sticks on Phi Phi, two detained
KRABI: Police have detained two young suspects in the attack on an American man who tried to stop a thief making off with a purse on the beach on Koh Phi Phi last Saturday (Mar 9).
Thailand announce squad for next week’s China Cup
Thailand announce squad for next week’s China Cup
BANGKOK: Thailand coach Sirisak Yodyardthai is not worried about the lack of preparation time for the China Cup, which takes place in Nanning next week.
Flights to North suspended due to pollution
Flights to North suspended due to pollution
CHIANG MAI: Bangkok Airways has announced the suspension of its morning flights between Chiang Mai and Mae Hong Son until at least Saturday (Mar 20) as haze continues to plague northern provinces.
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