Betting on Thailand's casino bill
The Pheu Thai-led government is again under pressure to put on hold the controversial entertainment complex bill after Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat indicated the bill needs to be reviewed by the newly formed cabinet before proceeding with it further.

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Locals bear the brunt of Thailand's economic woes
Heat and heavy traffic in Bangkok have forced commuters to rely on motorcycle taxis as a means of transport, as they are fast and cheap.

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Flash flood warning issued for 33 provinces
The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has issued an urgent weather alert for 33 provinces across the North, Northeast, Central and South, warning of flash floods, forest runoff, landslides and rising water levels in major rivers, particularly the Mekong, between July 6 and 12.

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Rescuers stunned after ‘dead& woman revives in Sattahip
Rescue workers were left stunned after a 49-year-old woman who had hanged herself suddenly regained consciousness as they were preparing to transport her body in Sattahip district of Chon Buri on Saturday.

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Cambodia pushes for UN debate as border tensions persist
A letter from the Cambodian permanent representative to the United Nations has emerged, revealing a call the country made on June 16 for &prevention of armed conflict& with Thailand to be placed on the agenda of the United Nations General Assembly.

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Student dies after drinking 1.5L of kratom juice
A 19-year-old vocational student was found dead in her dormitory room in Udon Thani on Saturday morning, after consuming an entire 1.5-litre bottle of kratom juice before going to bed, friends told police.

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