The war between Russia and Ukraine has lasted over two months since it began on Feb 24. For a long time, Russia has enjoyed the image and influence of a great power, which is mainly reflected in its military strength, and in its 2,000 nuclear weapons, …
Man City let Real Madrid off the hook in seven-goal Champions League classic
MANCHESTER: Manchester City have a slender lead to defend in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid after winning a thrilling first leg 4-3 at the Etihad on Tuesday. The English champions could live to regret not killin…
World’s oldest person dies in Japan at 119
World’s oldest person dies in Japan at 119published : 25 Apr 2022 at 15:45 TOKYO: A Japanese woman certified the world’s oldest person has died at the age of 119, local officials said Monday. Kane Tanaka was born January 2, 1903, in the southwestern Fu…
Residential price index rises in Q1 in omen for higher costs
After falling for three consecutive quarters, the residential price index inched up in the first quarter of 2022, which was seen as a warning of an upward trend in housing prices based on the cost-push effect, according to the Real Estate Information C…
Stand on city graft needed
Election campaigns held by Bangkok governor candidates have intensified and many policies designed to improve the living conditions of Bangkok residents have been floated to attract voters. However, one crucial issue that is rarely mentioned among cand…
Almost 5.2 million Ukrainians flee war: UN
GENEVA: The number of Ukrainians who have fled the country since Russia’s invasion two months ago is approaching 5.2 million, the UN refugee agency said Sunday. The total figure of 5,186,744 is an increase of 23,058 over Saturday’s data, the UNHCR said…
What’s mine is mine, intruder shown door, fan from hell
Jealousy rears its head A Chaiyaphum man was so angered by news that a close friend had taken up with his former wife that he stormed onto a rubber plantation and shot him to death. Nong Yang police nabbed Ekkapol Lopbamrung, 31, for the slaying on Tue…
Thailand to ‘fully re-open’
Thailand to ‘fully re-open’ Test & Go, RT-PCR tests end this month The Test & Go travel scheme for foreign arrivals and RT-PCR testing upon arrival will end this month as vaccinated travellers will only need to take self-antigen tests during their stay…
Sang Anakhot Thai eyes Somkid
Sang Anakhot Thai eyes Somkid Party leader Uttama also a PM candidate The newly-established Sang Anakhot Thai Party announced on Wednesday at its general meeting to select a party leader and executive members that it would invite former deputy prime mi…
Wimbledon bans Russian and Belarusian players, but ATP slams ‘unfair’ move
LONDON – Wimbledon has banned Russian and Belarusian players from the 2022 tournament in response to the invasion of Ukraine, but men’s tour organisers the ATP branded the move “unfair” on Wednesday. The All England Lawn Tennis Club, which runs Wimbled…