
Thailand sees second day of record-high virus deaths
Its Health Ministry reported 1,940 new coronavirus cases, while deaths hit 21 for a second day.

Its Health Ministry reported 1,940 new coronavirus cases, while deaths hit 21 for a second day.

Fighting between Myanmar army and Karen insurgents is expected to intensify.

One expert warns that shutting places and activities one at a time not enough.

UPDATED 6.30PM | Karen National Union says it captured army camp on west bank of Salween River.

Prime Minister Prayuth posted a photo of him chairing the meeting without a face mask.


Thai households are among the biggest borrowers in Asia, racking up a debt mountain of RM1.852 trillion.

This to facilitate Thai authorities in gathering data on foreigners in need of the Covid-19 vaccine shot in the kingdom.

For them, the military brotherhood is very, very important, says one analyst.

This comes after Thai police arrest more than 100 demonstrators on Sunday for breaching Covid-19 regulations.

'At the moment, villagers are hiding in the jungle as more than 3,000 crossed to Thailand,' says an activist group.


Prime minister and his cabinet will be the first to receive the Covid-19 vaccine.


This is one of the army units that PM Prayuth Chan-ocha transferred to the king’s control in 2019.

It wants to start welcoming tourists in the third quarter.

A second Thai vaccine is being developed for later this year.


Protesters throw paint at police and several small bangs were heard.

Lee Chung Chak was arrested at his serviced apartment in an upscale Bangkok area.

Provincial administrations are responsible for provision of local services and development plans.

It was Oct 13, a Tuesday, the start of 11 days that would change Yajai’s life and shake Thailand.

