Nara: The man accused of shooting former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to death pleaded guilty to murder during his first trial on Tuesday, three years after the assassination of Japan’s longest serving leader shocked the nation. Tetsuya Yamagami, 45, was arrested at the scene in July 2022 after he was accused of shooting Abe dead with a homemade weapon while

Bangkok: AIS celebrates its 35th anniversary with a continued commitment to its “Thinking Ahead” mission by donating funds to support medical equipment at Khao Yoi Hospital in Phetchaburi. According to Thai News Agency, the event titled “AIS 35th Anniversary: Uniting Hearts to Support Hospitals in Need” reflects AIS’s gratitude towards Thai society, as well as its dedication to returning care

Bangkok: The government has confirmed that it will not provide benefits to the United States regarding rare earths. It emphasized that the joint development, exploration, and processing of these materials are not legally binding. It supports electric vehicles and clean energy, and does not provide benefits to the United States unilaterally. Ekniti revealed that this will be used as leverage

Bangkok: The Cabinet acknowledged the signing of a rare earth minerals Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Thailand and the United States, emphasizing that the agreement is not legally binding. This development follows its approval at a special cabinet meeting earlier, highlighting the potential for Thailand to enhance its mineral industry and integrate into the global supply chain. According to Thai

Narathiwat: Rail services on Thailand’s southern line resumed Tuesday after crews quickly repaired damage from a bomb blast near Marubo station in Narathiwat province on Monday, the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) said. The explosion damaged a switch point. SRT immediately replaced damaged concrete track sleepers and filled the crater, allowing traffic to flow again. According to Thai News Agency,

Bangkok: Volunteers mobilized a fleet of vehicles, including buses, vans, tuk tuks, and motorcycles, to offer free transportation services to the public entering Sanam Luang. This initiative is aimed at facilitating those who wish to pay their respects before the portrait of Her Majesty the Queen Mother. According to Thai News Agency, a large number of volunteer drivers have joined

Bangkok: Abhisit reiterated that Thailand should not be complacent about Cambodia, even after signing a peace treaty. He emphasized that diplomacy must be pursued in conjunction with security forces. He had already told the Prime Minister to be wary of Cambodia, saying it could be used to discuss the issue at any forum. He did not guarantee that Trump, as

Bangkok: Abhisit Vejjajiva, leader of the Democrat Party, has called on the Thai government to reveal the details of its agreement with the United States concerning rare earth minerals. He emphasized the importance of transparency and highlighted three key precautions to prevent the US from monopolizing the agreement. According to Thai News Agency, Abhisit addressed the potential impacts of the