ISIS Releases Depraved Video Showing “White British” Child Executioner
The British boy (second from the right) is identified as Abu Abdullah al-Britani . .. SYRIA – A stomach-turning new video released Friday by ISIS shows the depraved terrorist army’s so-called “cubs”...
View ArticleRestoring Democracy is Thailand’s Duty
Thailand’s Interim Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha casts his vote at a polling station in Bangkok in the referendum on a draft constitution on Aug. 7. BANGKOK – Thailand held a referendum on a...
View ArticleThailand Agrees to Extradite Former Russian Official Sought On Corruption...
Vasily Smolnikov was detained by Thai police on behalf of Interpol. . . BANGKOK – Russia’s embassy in Thailand says Thai authorities have agreed to extradite a Russian businessman and local lawmaker...
View ArticleChiang Rai Province to Promote Alternative Energy in Farming
Deputy Governor of Chiang Rai , Prajon Prajsakul looks at portable solar power panels . . CHIANG RAI -The Deputy Governor of Chiang Rai , Prajon Prajsakul chaired a seminar on Saturday on the use of...
View ArticleChiang Rai Signs MoU with Shan State to Promote Trade and Involvement
Chiang Rai provincial governor Boonsong Techamaneesathit and officials of the chambers of commerce sign MoU with Shan State. . . CHIANG RAI – Anurat Inthorn President of Chiang Rai’s Chamber of...
View ArticleChiang Rai’s Brother Become On-Line Entrepreneurs with Facebook Store
14 year-old Ramin “Plan” Kangwannakun and his 9 year-old brother Nara “Poon” . CHIANG RAI – Two young brotherw from the Mae Sai distric have become an on-line sensation by creating a unique collection...
View ArticleMyanmar Holds Historic Peace Talks with Ethnic Armies
Myanmar’s Foreign Minister Aung San Suu Kyi, center, sits with members of the United Wa State Army (UWSA) as they pose for photographs following a meeting of armed ethnic groups in Naypyitaw, Myanmar....
View Article1,099 Wild Orchids to Returned to Nature in Chiang Rai to Honor of HM the Queen
. CHIANG RAI – The Department of Agricultural Extension has launched a campaign to return wild orchids to nature in honor of Her Majesty the Queen’s seventh birthday cycle on August 12, 2016. Deputy...
View ArticleThai Government Bans Cigarette Smoking in all Meter Taxis
Land Transport Department chief Sanit Promwong said all taxis will be regarded as a smoking-free zones. . . BANGKOK -Thailand’s Land Transport Department chief Sanit Promwong has reported that as of...
View ArticlePhuket Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Russian Wanted for 12 Million Baht ATM...
Phuket provincial court on Monday issued the warrant for the arrest of Rustam Shambasov, 29, who has already left the country. . . PHUKET – The Phuket provincial court on Monday issued a warrant for...
View ArticleThailand Cited as ‘Red Alert’ Country for Zika Virus
Thailand had most cases of any country in Southeast Asia over last 3 months. . . BANGKOK – Thailand’s Department of Disease Control chief Dr Amnuay Gajeena said yesterday Thailand urgently need to help...
View ArticleDrunken New Zealander Dies after Fall From Bangkok Balcony
The Chillax Resort is a five-store building in Bangkok’s Phra Nakon district, near the popular backpacker centre Khao San Rd. . . BANGKOK – A30-year-old New Zealand man has died when he fell after...
View ArticleRussian May Have Used “Ripper” Malware Program in Thailand ATM Heists
Ripper malware was used to attack ATMs of the Thai Government Savings Bank (GSB) . . BANGKOK – Security researchers have found a sophisticated malware program that may have been used recently by a gang...
View ArticleThailand’s Ministry of Education to Drastically Change it’s English Speaking...
Among 16 Asian countries surveyed, Thailand is ranked 14th in English abilities and 62nd out of 70 countries worldwide. . . BANGKOK – With just one hour of English classes per week in primary...
View ArticleTurkey’s President Recep Erdogan Defends Detention of 3,495 Judges and...
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan delivers a speech to his supporters in Istanbul, Turkey . ISTANBUL – Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdoğan has defended the sweeping crackdown that has seen the detention...
View ArticleThailand’s Education Minister says Students Lack English Language and...
Education Minister General Dapong Ratanasuwan remotely controls a learning toy as he joins students at the Anubarn Pathum Thani School during their after-class activities. . . BANGKOK – Thailand’s...
View ArticleThailand’s Top Cop Defends Paying Reward Money to Police Officers
Police commissioner Pol Gen Chakthip Chaijinda talks to Thai media in Bangkok. . . BANGKOK – Thailand’s Police commissioner yesterday voiced opposition to an attempt to terminate the practice of paying...
View ArticleChiang Mai Health Officials Play Down Threat of Recent Zika Virus Cases
A worker sprays insecticide for prevention of mosquito-borne Zika virus. . . CHIANG MAI – Health officials in Sansai district of Chiang Mai have played down the threat of 4 new cases of the Zika Virus...
View Article3 Day Mekhong Bike Thai-Lao 2016 Kicks off in Chiang Rai’s Chiang Khong District
Mekhong Bike Thai-Lao 2016 kicks off in Chiang Khong Chiang Rai- File Photo CHIANG RAI – Cyclists across the Kingdom took part in the “Mekhong Bike Thai-Lao 2016” in Chiang Khong district of Chiang...
View ArticleDeforestation in Myanmar Continues Despite Government Efforts
Mahout sits atop an elephant which carries a log at Kabyin Lwin, northern Sagaing division, Myanmar.(AP Photo/ Gemunu Amarasinghe) . . PINLEBU – The hills of northern Myanmar’s Sagaing region were so...
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