Businessmen rescued from broken down boat

PHUKET: Four Chinese businessmen were rescued after from their launch broke down at sea during a fishing trip. They had left the Boat Ramp pier in tambon Rasada of Muang district about 5am on Tuesday to go fishing near Koh Racha Noi. When they had not …

Stepping stones for Asean’s rights body

In 2009, Asean established a long-awaited regional human rights body in the form of the Asean Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR). This commission has now undertaken a self-assessment of its work in recent years, and it covers some of …

Stimulus plan revived as Prayut returns

Tourism scheme was put on hold in August The Tourism and Sports Ministry is pushing ahead with its proposals for a 1-billion-baht stimulus project and a 4am closing time for entertainment venues as Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha returns to office. Co…

TAT banking on e-visas

*\[unable to retrieve full\-text content\]* With Malaysian tourists becoming the first source market to reach 1 million and reopening of more countries in sight, Thai tourism could realise an even stronger rebound among the Asian market if e-visas are …

Safe abortion is a must

The recent move to permit abortions for women who are 12–20 weeks pregnant puts the pendulum swinging in the right direction for rights groups in Thailand. Yet, the policy is far from providing sufficient safe and legal abortion services to those who n…

Plankton infests Rayong beach waters

A large area of algal bloom was sighted at Leam Mae Phim Beach, Klaeng, Rayong. Three kilometres of seawater with an unusual colour and a strong odour was spotted at Leam Mae Phim Beach. No sea creatures were found dead as of Monday. According to local…

‘No closures’ when virus hits schools

The Ministry of Education announced a new set of control measures for schools and universities, stating that school closures may no longer be necessary after the coronavirus’ reclassification. Education Minister Trinuch Thienthong revealed at a press c…

Varawut to lead father’s political party

Chartthaipattana to ‘remain inclusive’ Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa has been elected leader of the 12-MP Chartthaipattana Party, replacing his elder sister Kanchana. He also insisted that the party is not run by a poli…