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EC said ready to accept applications for Senate poll candidates
SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2024
EC secretary general upbeat this week’s Senate poll candidacy registrations will go smoothly
Move Forward upbeat on growth in next poll despite dissolution threat
SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2024
Pita Limjaroenrat, former leader of the opposition Move Forward Party, expressed confidence on Sunday that his party would grow larger in the next election despite an ongoing dissolution case against it.
‘Boys’ Love series has given Thai film production a new lease of life’
SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2024
The popularity of the “Boys’ Love” series has spurred rapid growth in Thailand's film production industry, the Department of Business Development has revealed.
US issues worldwide alert amid threat of violence against LGBTQ+ community
SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2024
The US State Department on Friday issued a worldwide caution security alert, saying it is aware of an increased potential for foreign terrorist organization-inspired violence against LGBTQ+ people and events.
More than 60% Thais support relisting marijuana as a drug: NIDA poll
SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2024
The majority of Thais support the government’s plan to put cannabis back on the national list of Category 5 narcotics, an opinion survey has found.
Senator predicts Srettha’s removal as PM over Pichit’s appointment
SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2024
Senator Praphan Koonmee predicted on Sunday that Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin would be found to have violated the Constitution by appointing a person who had been imprisoned as a minister, which would require him to step down from his post.
Thailand could gain from US’ huge increase in tariffs on Chinese goods
SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2024
The decision of the United States to levy higher tariffs on imports from China could benefit some industries in Thailand and push up exports of some products, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has said.
Why did 15-year-old living in a wet market stall in Singapore go unreported?
SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2024
Child neglect and other family affairs are often seen as private, and members of the public may feel they should mind their own business, said social workers.
Thailand-Australia centre of excellence to fight human trafficking
SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2024
The Thai government in cooperation with Australia has opened a centre of excellence in Bangkok to train personnel in combating human trafficking.
Thai and Lao people see China having greatest economic influence: survey
SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2024
A great majority of people in Thailand and Laos view China as having the most significant economic influence on ASEAN, outpacing the United States by more than five times, according to a report published in Singapore. 
Vietnam Communist party names police minister as state president
SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2024
Vietnam's Communist Party has named police minister To Lam as the state president, the government said on Saturday and also nominated a new head of the parliament in a major leadership reshuffle.
Seoul seeks 'best sleeper'
SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2024
Seoulites continue their search for winners of quality rest.
Top-tier concerts drew over a million visitors to Singapore Sports Hub early 2024
SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2024
Concerts by A-list acts in 2024 have so far not only drawn higher-than-usual numbers to the Singapore Sports Hub but also given the Republic’s economy a significant boost.