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Plane with Chinese nationals crashes in Thailand, all 9 aboard feared dead

Plane with Chinese nationals crashes in Thailand, all 9 aboard feared dead

After an 11-hour search operation, the rescue personnel working at the site of the Thailand plane crash said that they have not found any survivors, the local media reported on Friday. The plane reportedly lost contact with the Suvarnabhumi control tower around 3pm on Thursday. The crash happened at 3.18pm

23 August,2024 03:17 PM IST | Bangkok | mid-day online correspondent
Ex-premier’s daughter is new Thailand PM

Ex-premier’s daughter is new Thailand PM

An in-law, Somchai Wongsawat, also served briefly in 2008.

17 August,2024 07:38 AM IST | Bangkok | Agencies
Thailand's new PM renews her father's legacy, divisive Thaksin Shinawatra

Thailand's new PM renews her father's legacy, divisive Thaksin Shinawatra

The election of Paetongtarn Shinawatra as Thailand's prime minister marks a significant return to power for her family's political dynasty, originally established by her billionaire father, Thaksin Shinawatra, who was overthrown in a military coup in 2006.

16 August,2024 06:40 PM IST | Bangkok | PTI
Ex-leader Thaksin's daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra is Thailand prime minister

Ex-leader Thaksin's daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra is Thailand prime minister

Thailand's Parliament elected Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the youngest daughter of former leader Thaksin Shinawatra, as the country's new prime minister on Friday. Paetongtarn becomes Thailand's third leader from the Shinawatra family, after her father – who was ousted by coup before returning from exile last year – and her aunt Yingluck

16 August,2024 12:02 PM IST | Bangkok | mid-day online correspondent

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