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Protesters hit Bangkok train stations
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 18/10/2020
» Anti-government protesters on Saturday broke into smaller groups around Bangkok, utilising a new tactic that disrupted the capital's key public transport services, including its entire electric rail system.
Parliament takeover story a hoax, army says
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 18/10/2020
» Army chief Gen Narongphan Jitkaewtae on Saturday followed up on the protest situation and dismissed a report on social media claiming the army had seized parliament, an army source says.
House 'must step in to end crisis'
News, Published on 18/10/2020
» A university academic is calling on parliament to step in to end the political crisis as a former premier calls for the resignation of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Flood prompts evacuation of villagers as dam overflows
News, Published on 18/10/2020
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Lam Phra Ploeng Dam is discharging excess water in large volumes, threatening to submerge the entire Ban Na Klang village, due to heavy rain. It has prompted an emergency evacuation of residents living there, according to a provincial authority alert yesterday.
Anti-govt activist released on bail, but told 'don't do it again'
News, Published on 18/10/2020
» The Criminal Court on Saturday granted bail to one of two anti-government activists charged with intending to do harm against Her Majesty the Queen's liberty.
Police insist water cannons did not fire harmful chemicals
News, Published on 18/10/2020
» Police have defended the dispersal of anti-government demonstrators at the Pathumwan intersection in Bangkok on Friday night, saying they followed international standards for crowd control and that water sprayed from cannons did not contain dangerous chemicals.
Varawut hoses down calls to quit govt coalition
News, Published on 18/10/2020
» Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa on Saturday brushed off calls to pull out of the coalition government following the dispersal of anti-government protesters on Friday night, saying the issue would have to be addressed by the party first.
Tak closes crossing after Covid test find
News, Published on 18/10/2020
» The northern province of Tak on Saturday sealed its border shared with Myanmar's Myawaddy after three more Myanmar nationals in Mae Sot border district tested positive for the new coronavirus that causes Covid-19.
Peaceful revolution possible
News, Postbag, Published on 18/10/2020
» Re: "Water cannon blast rally", (BP, Oct 17).
Temple's free vegetables initiative sparks saving spree
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 18/10/2020
» Every Friday, Od can save up to 150 baht on her grocery shopping bill by collecting vegetables given away for free at Wat Bang Khonthi Nai in Samut Songkhram province.