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Palestinian leader to address UN as peace push gathers steam
Palestinian leader to address UN as peace push gathers steam
Thursday 25 September 2025 11:59 AM
NEW YORK: Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas will address the United Nations virtually today (Sept 25) as the United States, despite its opposition to him, weighs whether to try to stop Israeli annexation of the West Bank.
Sa Kaeo governor sets Oct 10 deadline for illegal border crossers
Sa Kaeo governor sets Oct 10 deadline for illegal border crossers
Thursday 25 September 2025 10:30 AM
SA KAEO: Strict legal measures will be taken against illegal border crossers along the frontier with Cambodia in Sa Kaeo province from Oct 10, the Sa Kaeo governor said yesterday (Sept 24).
Trump says Kyiv can win back ‘all of Ukraine’ in major shift
Trump says Kyiv can win back ‘all of Ukraine’ in major shift
Wednesday 24 September 2025 03:25 PM
NEW YORK: US President Donald Trump said yesterday (Sept 23) that Ukraine could win back all of its territory from Russia - and even go further - in a major pivot after meeting President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Council of State says Anutin can address UN on ‘matter of urgency’
Council of State says Anutin can address UN on ‘matter of urgency’
Wednesday 24 September 2025 09:00 AM
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul can attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York before delivering his policy statement for debate in parliament, according to the Council of State.
Riot police deployed on Thai-Cambodian border in Sa Kaeo
Riot police deployed on Thai-Cambodian border in Sa Kaeo
Tuesday 23 September 2025 09:09 AM
SA KAEO: Over 1,400 riot police officers from five eastern provinces have been deployed to Sa Kaeo to reinforce security along the Thai-Cambodian border, following reports of potential encroachment near Ban Nong Chan and Ban Nong Ya Kaeo villages in Khok Sung district.
‘No hospital transfer’ for Thaksin
‘No hospital transfer’ for Thaksin
Tuesday 23 September 2025 09:01 AM
BANGKOK: The Corrections Department has dismissed rumours that Thaksin Shinawatra was moved to Corrections Hospital for treatment, confirming he remains at Klong Prem Central Prison.
Bhumjaithai unveils trio of Phuket poll candidates
Bhumjaithai unveils trio of Phuket poll candidates
Tuesday 23 September 2025 08:23 AM
BANGKOK: The ruling Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party has unveiled three candidates who will contest Phuket constituencies in the next general election, while reaffirming its ambition to capture as many as 30 seats across the South.
France, others to recognise Palestinian state as UN week gets underway
France, others to recognise Palestinian state as UN week gets underway
Monday 22 September 2025 12:58 PM
PARIS: France and other countries prepared to recognise a Palestinian state as the UN’s centerpiece diplomatic week gets underway today (Sept 22), following a rash of Western governments in symbolicly endorsing statehood and sparking Israel’s wrath.
Thai military chiefs decide to close Cambodia border indefinitely
Thai military chiefs decide to close Cambodia border indefinitely
Saturday 20 September 2025 12:35 PM
BANGKOK: Commanders of the Thai armed forces have unanimously voted to indefinitely shutter Thailand’s border with Cambodia until the neighbouring nation is no longer deemed a threat, as well as to erect fencing.
Dissolution timeframe confirmed
Dissolution timeframe confirmed
Friday 19 September 2025 10:43 AM
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has confirmed that the House of Representatives will be dissolved four months after the government delivers its policy statement to parliament.
Thai police use rubber bullets, tear gas against Cambodians on border
Thai police use rubber bullets, tear gas against Cambodians on border
Thursday 18 September 2025 09:30 AM
SA KAEO: Thai crowd-control police used rubber bullets and tear gas yesterday afternoon (Sept 17) to disperse a Cambodian crowd that approached and reportedly assaulted Thai security personnel on the border in Sa Kaeo’s Khok Sung district.
People’s Party leader reiterates lese-majeste stance
People’s Party leader reiterates lese-majeste stance
Wednesday 17 September 2025 12:00 PM
BANGKOK: People’s Party leader Natthaphong Rueangpanyawut has reiterated his long-standing position on Thailand’s lese-majeste law, saying that while parts of the law remain problematic, any amendments must adhere to the Constitutional Court’s rulings.
Senate boosts parental leave
Senate boosts parental leave
Wednesday 17 September 2025 09:00 AM
BANGKOK: The Senate has unanimously approved an amendment to the Labour Protection Act, increasing maternity and parental leave for employees.
Arab, Muslim leaders urge review of Israel ties after Qatar attack
Arab, Muslim leaders urge review of Israel ties after Qatar attack
Tuesday 16 September 2025 10:30 AM
DOHA: Arab and Muslim leaders called for a review of ties with Israel after emergency talks in Doha yesterday (Sept 15) following last week’s deadly strike on Hamas members in the Qatari capital.
Cabinet list to go to King this week
Cabinet list to go to King this week
Tuesday 16 September 2025 09:06 AM
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has confirmed the new Cabinet list is complete and will be submitted for royal endorsement within the week.
Lively start to Sakhu OrBorTor election race
Lively start to Sakhu OrBorTor election race
Tuesday 16 September 2025 09:00 AM
PHUKET: The first day of registration for the Sakhu Tambon Administrative Organisation (OrBorTor) election saw a lively atmosphere yesterday (Sept 15), with two major teams entering the race to lead the subdistrict through what promises to be a closely watched contest.
Myanmar junta says no voting in dozens of constituencies
Myanmar junta says no voting in dozens of constituencies
Monday 15 September 2025 02:57 PM
YANGON: Myanmar’s junta acknowledged today (Sept 15) its long-promised election would not be held in about one in seven national parliament constituencies, as it battles myriad rebel forces opposed to the poll.
PM preps 120-day policy agenda
PM preps 120-day policy agenda
Sunday 14 September 2025 10:18 AM
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul convened a high-level policy meeting at the Bhumjaithai Party headquarters on Saturday (Sept 13), joined by several incoming economic ministers as the new administration prepares to present its 120-day agenda to Parliament.
Charlie Kirk shooter Tyler Robinson in custody
Charlie Kirk shooter Tyler Robinson in custody
Saturday 13 September 2025 11:22 AM
UNITED STATES: The widow of prominent right-wing activist Charlie Kirk pledged Friday (Sept 12) to carry on her husband's work, after US authorities announced his alleged assassin had finally been captured.
Admin court to rule on Cherng Talay boundary spat
Admin court to rule on Cherng Talay boundary spat
Saturday 13 September 2025 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Manoch Panchalad, Chief of the Cherng Talay Tambon Administrative Organisation (OrBorTor), is fighting a legal claim against his office for issuing building permits for areas in Bang Tao that are contested as not in his area of jurisdiction.

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