Tag: Thailand
Chuan Criticizes Government Handouts: Veteran Thai Leader’s Perspective
Chuan Leekpai Criticizes Government Handouts In a recent development that has sparked controversy, Democrat list MP Chuan Leekpai voiced his criticism of the government's cash handout policy. The veteran Thai leader, a former premier and...
Low-Cost Dubai-Like Hub Planned by AirAsia Founder in Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur
Discount airline AirAsia, founded by Tony Fernandes, is gearing up to establish low-cost hubs in Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur with the aim of replicating the global connectivity success of Dubai. After facing significant challenges...
Blaming Insurgents for Songkhla Statue Attack: Senator’s Perspective
A senator recently attributed the grenade attacks in Songkhla to the Barisan Revolusi Nasional Melayu-Patani (BRN) insurgent group. According to Sen Chaiyong Maneerungsakul, the attacks on the construction site of a giant Guanyin statue...
Thaksin Shinawatra Named Informal Advisor for Malaysia in ASEAN Affairs
Thaksin Shinawatra Named Informal Advisor for Malaysia in ASEAN Affairs Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has made a significant decision that could shape the future of Southeast Asian relations. Former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra has...
Thailand Airports to Pay B12b for Noise Pollution from New Runway
Airports of Thailand (AoT) is set to allocate 12 billion baht in compensation for residents affected by noise pollution from the new runway at Suvarnabhumi Airport. The decision was made during a meeting involving...
Policeman Shot Returning from Mosque in Pattani: Incident Details and Updates
A police officer, Pol Capt Abdulhadee Yuerae, was injured in a shooting incident while riding his motorcycle home from a mosque in Yarang district on Monday night. The deputy inspector at Pattani's Mayo police...
Thailand Offers to Host Talks for Peace in Myanmar
Thailand has proposed to host informal talks in December to address the crisis in Myanmar, as stated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This offer was presented by Ministry spokesman Nikorndej Balankur during an...
Investigation into Phiphat’s Calendar Spending Supported
Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn is at the center of a growing controversy surrounding the Social Security Office's (SSO) spending on yearly calendars. The opposition's call for an investigation has gained momentum, prompting Mr. Phiphat...
Smog Alert: Greater Bangkok Faces Week-Long Pollution Crisis
Smog Alert: Greater Bangkok Faces Week-Long Pollution Crisis The Pollution Control Department has issued a warning that Greater Bangkok will experience severe smog conditions from Monday to Friday. This crisis is attributed to...
