Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva

Abhisit invited to share Democrat Party experience with primary election
national June 24, 2017 13:03

Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam on Friday invited Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva to share his party’s experiences on holding a primary election, before the joint committee looking into differences over the new political party law proceeded with the review.


Princess offers 30 tonnes of rice for Royal Cremation ceremonies 
national June 24, 2017 11:10

Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn has graciously granted 30 tonnes of rice to the government for use during the Royal Cremation ceremonies of late King Rama IX. 

Naval recruits’ precision drill impresses Japanese TV crew
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The flawless precision drill performance by naval recruits in Chonburi has drawn the attention from a Japanese television crew. The naval academy became famous when videos of their


Ex-PAD leader Somkiart turns up in court after warrant issued
national June 24, 2017 11:00

Somkiart Pongpaibul, a former leader of the now-defunct People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD), presented himself at the Criminal Court on Friday after the court issued an arrest warrant for his failure to show up to hear an Appeals Court ruling on the group’s 2008 invasion of Government House and state agencies.

This screengrab taken from a broadcast by China's State broadcaster CCTV on June 24, 2017 shows rescuers looking for survivors after a landslide hit the village of Xinmo in China's Sichuan province. /AFP

Over 140 people feared buried in China landslide
ASEAN+ June 24, 2017 09:38

BEIJING - Chinese rescuers scoured through rocks on Saturday in a frantic search for more than 140 people feared buried after a landslide smashed through a mountain village in southwest Sichuan province.

This photo taken on May 3, 2017 shows Jiaoqing, one of two giant pandas destined for Germany, at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Chengdu, in China's southwest Sichuan province./AFP

Panda mania hits Germany as China's cuddly envoys arrive
Breaking News June 24, 2017 10:27

BERLIN - Germany was bracing for panda mania as furry ambassadors arrive from China on Saturday, destined for a new life as stars of Berlin's premier zoo.

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Princess offers 30 tonnes of rice for Royal Cremation ceremonies 
Kingdom Grieves Jun 24,2017 11:10
Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn has graciously granted 30 tonnes of rice to the government for use during the Royal Cremation ceremonies of late King Rama IX. 
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