ABOUT POLITICS: Nominees feel the blues
The majority "blue" group of senators wields considerable power to pick or reject proposed appointees for independent agencies, and a recent, futile attempt to name replacements for two outgoing judges in the Constitutional Court shows this.

Myanmar quake death toll at 3,354
The death toll from Myanmar's devastating earthquake climbed to 3,354, with 4,850 injured and 220 missing, state media said on Saturday, as the visiting United Nations (UN). aid chief praised humanitarian and community groups for leading the aid response.

Secluded Buddhist temple's dark history
Wat Krachai, an isolated Buddhist temple, has a haunting history that dates back to the second fall of Ayutthaya in 1767. It is known for unsettling reports of suicides involving both Thai nationals and foreigners, adding to its eerie reputation.

Cybercrime laws to be changed soon
The government is expected to enforce two amended emergency decrees related to the prevention and suppression of cybercrime and digital asset and crypto transactions before the Songkran festival.

New booze rules raise alarm
The government has been called on to enforce alcohol-control regulations amid fears that easing the law could lead to more calamitous incidents, particularly during the Songkran holiday.

Trump goads China after Beijing retaliates in global trade war
WASHINGTON — United States President Donald Trump goaded a "panicked" China on Friday after the chief US economic rival retaliated against his tariffs and he dismissed stock market panic over the growing global trade war, touting the chance to "get rich."

Schools to search bags for vapes
The Office of the Basic Education Commission (Obec) has instructed schools to conduct bag searches for e-cigarettes when the next semester begins in May, citing growing concerns over vaping among students.

Thai rice to be hit hard by US tariffs, MP urges action
The rice export sector is being told to brace for impacts caused by the 36% tariff on imports from Thailand announced by US President Donald Trump, while the government is being urged to negotiate for a lower tariff rate.

DSI tracks down nominee suspects
The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has identified three Thais suspected of acting as nominees holding shares in China Railway No.10 Thailand Co, which was awarded the contract to construct the State Audit Office's (SAO) 2.1-billion-baht building that collapsed in Bangkok during the earthquake on March 28.

Thailand suffer heavy loss to Uzbekistan in U17 opener
Thailand had a nightmarish start to the AFC U17 Asian Cup on Thursday night when they suffered a crushing 4-1 defeat at the hands of Uzbekistan in their Group A opener at the Okaz Stadium in Taif, Saudi Arabia.