Press Release The Global Summit of Women 2022 in its 32nd year officially took place in Bangkok over 2 days from 23-25 June. The international forum put Thailand in the limelight with more than 600 participants from over 51 countries in attendance. It was also an excellent opportunity to showcase the kingdom’s capabilities in hosting an international-standard forum and … [Read more...] about Siam Piwat welcomes world’s women leaders from over 51 countries
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Paul Yong rape trial: Court sets June 29 to deliver verdict
IPOH: The High Court here has fixed June 29 for the decision in the rape case involving former state executive councillor Paul Yong (pic) . Justice Abdul Wahab Mohamed set the date after hearing submissions from both the prosecution and defence teams at the end of the defence case on Tuesday (May 17). ALSO READ: Paul Yong remains adamant in court that rape allegation … [Read more...] about Paul Yong rape trial: Court sets June 29 to deliver verdict
Thailand to be “post pandemic” this week, not endemic
Post-pandemic or endemic? As Covid-19 is now projected to affect only small to medium sized slices of the population going forward, the Public Health Ministry will declare Thailand to be in post-pandemic mode from this Friday, according to health permanent secretary Kiattiphum Wongrajit. July 1 coincides with the abolition of the Thailand Pass pre-travel digital gateway … [Read more...] about Thailand to be “post pandemic” this week, not endemic
4.3 million baht seized in police raid on illegal casino
A police raid that seized 4.3 million baht from an illegal underground gambling den has sparked a bizarre war of words between the authorities and a nongovernmental organisation. More than 4.3 million baht was seized after police raided an illegal casino hidden on the underground floor of the Ayothaya Tower on Ratchadapisak Soi 18 in Huay Kwang district of Bangkok. The … [Read more...] about 4.3 million baht seized in police raid on illegal casino
NIDA poll puts Thailand’s opposition parties way ahead of the government
Thais have placed a candidate for the next Thai PM at the top of a recent poll. And that person hasn’t even declared they will run for the top job at this stage. Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the youngest daughter of former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra, has scored the top position in the latest popularity poll conducted by the NIDA poll. Paetongtarn Shinawatra hasn’t even declared … [Read more...] about NIDA poll puts Thailand’s opposition parties way ahead of the government