published : 5 Oct 2022 at 22:45 LOS ANGELES – Actor Alec Baldwin has reached a civil settlement with the family of the woman he shot dead on a film set last year, he said Wednesday, as it was announced production on the movie would restart in January. …
Thai spikers suffer another loss at FIVB championship
The Thai women’s volleyball team lost to Germany on Wednesday in the second successive defeat in the second round of the FIVB Championship in Lodz, Poland. The Germans led the Thais 25-19, 25-22 before Thailand took the third at 25-18. But the Germans …
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…