Assange supporters form human chain at UK parliament
Supporters of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange formed a human chain outside Britain’s parliament on Saturday to demand an end to an attempt by the United States to have him extradited…
“Captain Condom” turned the tide in Thailand’s war on AIDS and overpopulation
At a time when most Thais avoided discussing safe sex and family planning, Mechai Viravaidya promoted condom use with humor, saving millions of lives. Concerned that Thailand’s population was growing…
Young Thai crypto investors “doomed” by get-rich-quick idea: NESDC
Young Thai crypto investors ‘doomed’ by get-rich-quick idea: NESDC Young Thais investing in cryptocurrencies risk big losses due to their get-rich-quick attitude and lack of experience and knowledge. That was…
Baht weakens over stronger dollar while gold prices fall
The baht opened at 36.29 to the US dollar on Monday, weakening from Friday’s close of 36.03. The Thai currency will likely move between 36.20 and 36.40 against the US…
Heavy rain forecast for most of Thailand this week.
Southwest monsoon prevailing over the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand will bring heavy rain to the East, South and Central regions from Monday to Wednesday. The Thai Meteorological…
Car Flies Out of Nonthaburi Carpark
A man sustained minor injuries Sunday when he drove his car off the third storey of a Nonthaburi shopping mall’s carpark. CCTV footage show the car being driven into the…
NASA Says Moon Mission is Test for Exploration to Mars
The US space agency said on Saturday that they plan to land astronauts on the moon by 2025 and have enough infrastructure to keep them there for extended periods -a…
Audi to enter Formula One from 2026
Audi will enter Formula One in 2026 with one of the sport’s existing teams and using a new power unit to be built in Germany, it announced on Friday. (Aug.…
Anti-Corruption Commission Charges Deputy Education Minister
The Supreme Court accepted a petition today (Friday), filed by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) against Deputy Education Minister Kanokwan Vilawan, for an alleged serious violation of ethical standards related…
YouTuber’ accused of B2bn investment fraud
A “popular YouTuber” has been accused of duping people into investing about 2 billion baht in a fraudulent securities investment scheme. Lawyer Phaisarn Ruangrit on Wednesday led 30 victims to…