At least eight people were killed and 32 others injured after a freight train collided with a public bus near Bangkok's Airport Rail Link Makkasan Station on Saturday afternoon. (Photos: Nutthawat Wichieanbut)

Complaints filed against individuals who took photos of barcodes and QR codes on ballots used in the Feb 8 general election were justified as they help safeguard the electoral process, the Election Commission (EC) says.

Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchart Chomklin welcomed Unesco director-general Khaled El-Enany on Friday to discuss cooperation on Unesco initiatives, including World Heritage proposals.

Kunlavut Vitidsarn will defend his Thailand Open title against Anders Antonsen after both players reached the final of the Super 500 tournament on Saturday.

PHUKET: A search was under way off Naithon Beach for a man who went missing after being swept out to sea amid strong winds. The missing man, believed to be a Thai national aged about 20, was last seen around 6.30pm on Friday, a lifeguard said.