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People's Party candidate wins Lamphun election
Published on 03/02/2025
» The opposition People's Party (PP) has made a major breakthrough in local politics after its candidate Weeradej Pupisit secured victory in the Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) presidential election in Lamphun.
Embassies urged to work with police to tackle call centre scams
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 03/02/2025
» The Royal Thai Police (RTP) is setting up an international coordination centre so officers can collaborate with foreign embassies to prevent foreign nationals from joining scam gangs in Myanmar.
Poll wins a boon for BJT
Published on 03/02/2025
» Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul now has a better chance of becoming Thailand's next prime minister in the next election, say some political analysts, citing Bhumjaithai's performance in Saturday's local polls as an indicator of the party's growing popularity.
Georgia police arrest two opposition leaders at protest
AFP, Published on 03/02/2025
» TBILISI - Georgian police arrested two opposition leaders during a street protest against the ruling party Sunday, a moved quickly denounced by the European Union, which denounced Tbilisi's "brutal crackdown".
Rubio warns Panama of consequences over canal
AFP, Published on 03/02/2025
» PANAMA CITY - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday threatened action against Panama without immediate changes to reduce Chinese influence on the canal, but the country's leader insisted he was not afraid of a US invasion and offered talks.
Thailand chokes while promises fade
News, Danny Marks, Published on 03/02/2025
» Almost two years ago, in March 2023, as Thailand was grappling with its annual smog crisis, Paetongtarn Shinawatra -- while campaigning for the Pheu Thai Party -- promised that, if elected, the party would take decisive action to alleviate air pollution in the country. She stated that her government would work with neighbouring countries to manage forest fires and encourage the conversion of post-harvest waste into compost for fertiliser, providing a sustainable alternative to burning.
Electricity authority seeks public lights chat
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 03/02/2025
» The Energy Ministry's proposal to reduce power bills by cutting the government's free electricity supply to lights in public places requires further talks among state agencies, says Thailand's Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA).
Seminar sets out strategic pathway for state enterprises
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/02/2025
» State enterprises are being urged to accelerate their adaptation to the government's technological advancements, enhance flexibility in their operations, and implement policies that promote long-term sustainability.
Pop-rock legends The Corrs to perform in Bangkok
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 03/02/2025
» Get ready Bangkok as after more than two decades, Irish pop-rock legends The Corrs are returning to the capital for a spectacular live concert. The highly anticipated "Talk On Corners Tour Bangkok" will take place on Feb 11 at Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon. It promises to be an enchanting evening filled with nostalgia, romance and timeless music.
Motorcycle output expected to fall
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/02/2025
» Thailand's motorcycle production will remain sluggish this year, projected to tally 2.1 million units as buyers' difficulty in accessing loans continues to haunt the domestic market, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).