South Korean president declares martial law
SEOUL - South Korea’s president has declared emergency martial law in the country, accusing opposition forces of anti-state activities.

European police crack criminals’ messaging service
AMSTERDAM - An encrypted messaging service that was used for international drug and arms trafficking has been taken down by European authorities, Europol said on Tuesday.

Elton John says he has lost his eyesight
LONDON - Music legend Elton John has told a theatre audience in London that he’s lost his sight after struggling to recover from an eye infection earlier in the year.

Big haul of bullets seized from illegal migrants
KANCHANABURI: The arrest of nine illegal migrants from Myanmar has led to the discovery of almost 3,000 bullets in a house in Muang district where they were staying, police said on Tuesday.

Transparency sought in Cambodia talks
The opposition People’s Party has called on the Thai government to ensure transparency in the appointment of a joint technical committee (JTC) to negotiate with Cambodia over disputed maritime areas.

Finance minister floats tax changes
Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira has floated the idea of increasing value-added tax (VAT), while reducing corporate and personal income tax rates to strengthen state revenue, drive national development, enhance competitiveness and address domestic disparities.

Rainmaking flights give air quality instant boost
The air quality index (AQI) in Bangkok, its adjacent provinces and some northern provinces has reportedly improved following the first day of rainmaking flights by the Department of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation (DRRAA).

Thai export performance improving steadily
Thai exports have performed better than expected this year, says the Thai National Shippers’ Council (TNSC), which expects 2024 forecasts to be upgraded as the year draws to a close.

Government ‘failing scam victims’
A Senate committee has blamed the government for failing to protect people from falling victim to investment fraud scams such as the one involving Dr Boon Vanasin, the founder of Thonburi Healthcare Group.

Fire guts 'ghost ship' on Koh Chang
A fire aboard an old, abandoned floating hotel known as the "ghost ship" sent black smoke billowing into the sky over the resort island of  Koh Chang, off the Trat coast, on Tuesday.