It is a political custom under governments of all stripes that they roll out a set of measures they call “New Year gifts” to the public at the end of each year. This year is no different. Despite the parties having started their election campaigns in e…
25,000 cops to guard Apec summit
Top brass confident ahead of summit Security measures are now in place for the 29th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in Bangkok on Nov 18-19, says the national police chief. The Royal Thai Police (RTP) on Sunday released a video clip fea…
Dating sites put love on the line
Women have been warned against so-called romance scams or online dating fraud which have cost victims millions of baht, a seminar was told. Pol Maj Gen Thitawat Suriyachai, commander of Cyber Crime Investigation Division 4, said many of these romance s…
Late goal robs Kirins of win at Khon Kaen
Former champions Muang Thong United conceded a stoppage-time equaliser to let hosts Khon Kaen United off the hook in a 1-1 Thai League 1 draw on Sunday night. The Kirins looked on course for their third straight win in the league after Ekanit Panya gav…
Arsenal back on top, Salah double lifts Liverpool
MANCHESTER: Arsenal beat Chelsea 1-0 to dispel doubts over their Premier League title credentials and go top of the table on Sunday as Liverpool bounced back with a 2-1 win at Tottenham. Manchester United were blown away 3-1 by an inspired Aston Villa …
Sharks bite late, steal a point from hosts Chiang Rai
Chonburi pulled off a rallying 1-1 draw in an exciting Thai League 1 tussle at Chiang Rai United on Saturday night. Felipe Amorim broke the deadlock for the Beetles a few minutes before the break. Phanuphong Phonsa ensured that the Sharks won’t leave t…
Coalition dance begins
Several possible formulas for the formation of the next government are emerging with Bhumjaithai, the second largest coalition partner, poised to emerge as the most coveted party, according to politicians and experts. However, the business of cobbling …
Innovative blockchain system to ‘tell on’ drugsters
The Justice Ministry, in a new move to increase drug suppression measures, says it will release a blockchain drug informant system aimed at keeping informants’ identities anonymous. Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin said on Saturday the system, a joint…
Chiang Saen hospital suspends doctor for yelling at pregnant patient
A doctor has been suspended from duty at Chiang Saen Hospital in Chiang Rai province and is now facing a probe from the Medical Council of Thailand over a heated argument with a patient. The hospital director, Dr Sookchai Theansavettrakul, expressed re…
Embattled Narathiwat police chief files complaint against accuser
Police major-general sidelined pending investigation into alleged links with southern criminal networks NARATHIWAT: The sidelined provincial police chief of Narathiwat has filed a complaint against a person who accused him of helping people involved in…