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Defence Ministry favours Gripen jets over US F-16s

12. January 2025

The Defence Ministry supports the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) decision to choose the Swedish-made Gripen fighter jets over the F-16 aircraft from the United States, says Minister Phumtham Wechayachai. Les mer >>>

Pak Chong fires put out after eight-day fight

12. January 2025

The forest fires on Khao Loi mountain in Pak Chong district of Nakhon Ratchasima have been put out after eight days of burning. The authorities suspect the cause was a fire set before a wildlife hunt. Les mer >>>

Fierce fighting in PAO polls

12. January 2025

Fierce competition is expected in the elections for Provincial Administration Organisation (PAO) presidents and members in 47 provinces on Feb 1, with candidates from the ruling Pheu Thai Party expected to win most seats, says a political analyst. Les mer >>>

Huge waves, floods batter Surat Thani, including Koh Phangan

12. January 2025

SURAT THANI: Strong waves and flooding due to higher sea levels wreaked havoc in coastal communities in seven districts of this southern Thai province on Sunday. Les mer >>>

Killer of ex-Cambodian MP won't reveal mastermind, fears for safety: police

12. January 2025

The gunman who killed a former Cambodian opposition MP in inner Bangkok last week refused to reveal the mastermind behind the assassination out of fear for his family's safety, according to police. Les mer >>>

Cool weather continues in upper, central Thailand

12. January 2025

Temperatures in the upper and central regions of Thailand are expected to fall by 1-5 °C on Sunday and Monday as another strong cold air mass from China blankets the kingdom and the South China Sea.   Les mer >>>

China’s ‘monster’ ship back in disputed waters, Philippines says

12. January 2025

The Philippines said a huge Chinese coast guard ship widely known as the “Monster” has returned to its exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea, prompting its own coast guard vessel to approach and issue a radio challenge. Les mer >>>