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Thailand abstains in UN vote against Putin land grab
Thailand abstains in UN vote against Putin land grab
NEW YORK: Thailand has abstained in a United Nations vote condemning the Russian annexation of four regions of Ukraine, saying the “increased politicisation of international principles” has become “counterproductive” to efforts to find peace.
Mum ‘sorry’ over killer son’s actions
Mum ‘sorry’ over killer son’s actions
BANGKOK: The mother of Panya Khamrab, the former police officer who carried out the nursery massacre in Nong Bua Lam Phu, says she deeply regrets what her son did.
Win SEA Games or you go, Prawit warns FAT chief
Win SEA Games or you go, Prawit warns FAT chief
FOOTBALL: Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon has given an ultimatum to Football Association of Thailand (FAT) president Pol Gen Somyot Poompanmoung, saying he should be sacked if the Thai team fail to lift a trophy at the next Southeast Asian Games.
Putin to attend Apec summit
Putin to attend Apec summit
BANGKOK: Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted Thailand’s invitation to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in Bangkok next month, according to a security source.
TAT trumpets increase in airline flight capacity
TAT trumpets increase in airline flight capacity
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) remains optimistic about the industry in the final quarter this year and continuing through to next year as flight capacity is increasing.
Guns to be confiscated from rogue police, officials
Guns to be confiscated from rogue police, officials
BANGKOK: Police officers and administrative officials who exhibit behavioural problems will have their guns confiscated, according to the national police chief.
Four tragedy survivors ‘recovering’ well
Four tragedy survivors ‘recovering’ well
NONG BUA LAM PHU: The conditions of four wounded survivors from last Thursday’s (Oct 6) tragedy in Nong Bua Lam Phu are improving, according to doctors.
Army admits officer threatened Israeli’s life
Army admits officer threatened Israeli’s life
BANGKOK: The army has admitted that a soldier threatened the life of an Israeli man by firing a gun at his coffee shop after the case was disclosed by a lawyer.
Royally sponsored rites for massacre victims begin
Royally sponsored rites for massacre victims begin
NONG BUA LAM PHU: Religious ceremonies for all of the victims of the mass slayings in Nong Bua Lam Phu got under way on Saturday (Oct 8) with sponsorship from His Majesty the King.
Thai women go down fighting against USA
Thai women go down fighting against USA
VOLLEYBALL: Thailand pushed the mighty United States to five sets before falling just short in their final match at the FIVB Women’s World Championship in Lodz, Poland yesterday (Oct 8).
Airlines eager to reopen Japan routes
Airlines eager to reopen Japan routes
BANGKOK: Local airlines are banking on borders reopening in Asian countries, but are cautiously planning their routes as a weak currency and high fuel costs still afflict the industry.
Cops’ firearms policy under review
Cops’ firearms policy under review
BANGKOK: Thursday’s mass shooting at a nursery in Nong Bua Lam Phu has prompted an urgent review of the country’s policy on firearms possession for current and former police officers, national police chief Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittiprapas said on Saturday (Oct 8).
Armed school-invasion copycat arrested
Armed school-invasion copycat arrested
NAKHON SI THAMMARAT: Police on Friday (Oct 7) arrested a man high on meth, carrying a pistol and rifle, trying to get into a school to take a child away from his wife, a day after the childcare centre massacre in the Northeast.
TAT plans new stimulus
TAT plans new stimulus
BANGKOK: With local tourism receipts set to fall below the government target of B656 billion because of nationwide floods and economic volatility, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) plans to accelerate the use of the fiscal 2023 budget to revive sluggish demand.
HM King to assist families of child care centre massacre victims
HM King to assist families of child care centre massacre victims
NONG BUA LAM PHU: His Majesty the King will provide assistance to families of the victims from yesterday’s (Oct 6) massacre at a child development centre in the northeastern province of Nong Bua Lam Phu that left 38 dead and another 10 injured, national police chief Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittiprapas said.
Pfizer tot shots to start Oct 12
Pfizer tot shots to start Oct 12
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Public Health will inoculate young children aged six months to four years old with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine starting next Wednesday.
MICE hit by manpower shortages
MICE hit by manpower shortages
BANGKOK: The MICE (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) segment in Thailand is seeing a strong rebound this year, but local operators are struggling to prepare enough manpower to serve the market, says the Thailand Incentive and Convention Association (TICA).
Atthaya rises to world number 2
Atthaya rises to world number 2
GOLF: Thai teenager Atthaya Thitikul has climbed to a career-high No.2 in the world rankings, thanks to a win and a top-four finish on the LPGA Tour in the past two weeks.
Police charge 15-year-old boy after fatal hit-and-run
Police charge 15-year-old boy after fatal hit-and-run
NAKHON RATCHASIMA: A 15-year-old boy who drove a BMW through a red light and killed an engineering graduate at an intersection in Muang district on Sept 30 reported to police to hear the charges yesterday (Oct 4).
Unsafe abortion prevention added to national healthcare system
Unsafe abortion prevention added to national healthcare system
BANGKOK: The government has added unsafe abortion prevention services to the national healthcare system, to assist Thai women of all ages who find it necessary to terminate their pregnancy.