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59 more Myanmar migrants caught 2 Job-seekers said they paid broker between B13,000 and B20,000 each published : 10 Apr 2021 at 20:04 2 Some of the 59 Myanmar migrants found hiding in a forested area in Sangkhla Buri district of Kanchanaburi await transport to a border checkpoint on Saturday. (Photo: Piyarat Chongcharoen) KANCHANABURI: Fifty-nine Myanmar nationals, including two boys, were arrested for illegal entry in Sangkhla Buri district...

One virus death, 559 new cases 9 published : 9 Apr 2021 at 13:01 9 A man bathes a Buddha image using a robotic arm, to help limit the spread of Covid-19, at the Metropolitan Electricity Authority building in Klong Toey district, Bangkok, on Thursday, when the country logged 559 new cases. (Photo: Pornprom Satrabhaya) The government on Friday reported one new Covid-19 death, bringing the toll to 96, and 559 new cases, 549 of them local infect...

BANGKOK, 9 April 2021: Thailand will shut entertainment venues, bars and massage parlours in 41 provinces, including Bangkok, effective today, in a bid to slow the spread of Covid-19 cases on the eve week-long Songkran Festival holiday. But the measures fall short of a national lockdown, and domestic travel continues without restrictions. Overland travel from Bangkok will spike this weekend as residents leave the city to reunite with families in the provinces for the annual water festival.  Ac...

A place where time moves slow A place where time moves slow Close to world-famous tourism juggernauts, Koh Phaluai remains a low-profile destination as it paves the way for eco-conscious travellers published : 8 Apr 2021 at 04:00 Scenic view of Ao Song Phi Nong where the rangers office for Mu Koh Angthong National Marine Park is located. Karnjana Karnjanatawe A double-decker ferry docked at a pier on the bank of the Don Sak River in Surat Thanis Don Sak district, a...

Pubs, clubs in Bangkok, 40 other provinces to shut for 2 weeks 38 Thong Lor cluster spread intensifies published : 8 Apr 2021 at 13:48 38 All bars, pubs and clubs in Bangkok and 40 other provinces will be ordered closed for at least 14 days from Friday, to help stem the rapid spread of the latest coronavirus outbreak. (Photo: Pornprom Satrabhaya) All entertainment places in 41 provinces, including Bangkok, will be ordered to shut their doors...

Ethnic armies fight for a federal future 6 published : 7 Apr 2021 at 04:00 6 Lt Gen Yawd Serk, Chairman of the Restoration Council of Shan State, talks to the media after his speech during a military parade celebrating the 69th Shan State National Day at Loi Tai Leng, the groups headquarters, on the Thai-Myanmar border in 2016. REUTERS Myanmars ethnic armies have effectively declared war on the countrys military government, increasing the prospect of civil war. In...

Thailand must help refugees published : 7 Apr 2021 at 04:00 3 As the Thai-Myanmar border situation becomes ever more tense, with more fighting between the Myanmar military and ethnic groups, particularly the Karen National Union (KNU), Thailand is bracing for another humanitarian challenge. Air strikes launched by the Tatmadaw on March 27 targeting KNU territory caused heavy casualties among unarmed civilians, resulting in an influx of Karen villagers who hoped to seek refuge in Mae Hong So...

1 Myanmars Foreign Minister Wunna Maung Lwin takes part in a virtual meeting of Asean foreign ministers in Nay Pyi Taw last Friday. AFP The recent call by Indonesian President Joko Widodo for a meeting with his colleagues on the Myanmar crisis is gaining traction. It is now possible to say that the proposed leaders meeting could take place at the end of this month, after the Songkran break and the Muslim Ramadan festival. Senior Asean officials will have to decide tom...

Thai-inspired fish curry Photo: Benjamin Seto. This red curry fish dish gets its inspiration from Thai cuisine flavors. It provides substance and warmth, but has a lightness from the fish fillets and bright citrus flavors from Makrut lime leaves and regular lime juice. While making your own homemade curry paste is always an excellent choice, using a jar of store-bought Thai red curry paste will do just fine. If you are having trouble finding Makrut lime leaves, substitute with bay leaves or lem...

New plan to manage traffic jams during Songkran 13 published : 4 Apr 2021 at 05:00 13 To reduce traffic congestion during this years Songkran Festival, the Transport Ministry has launched a campaign asking motorists living within a 300 kilometre radius of Bangkok to plan travel dates based on the distance of their homes to their travel destinations. The campaign is titled "Near to Home and Far from Home," according to Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob. "The idea ...