Russia-Ukraine crisis

  • World NewsRussia warns Kyiv of harsh response to future incursions after Belgorod attack
    JennPublished: 15:50, 25 May 2023
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    Russia warns Kyiv of harsh response to future incursions after Belgorod attack

    Russia has issued a stern warning to Kyiv, stating that it will retaliate “extremely” harshly to any future incursions, following a significant attack on Russian soil. This comes after Moscow deployed jets and artillery to repel an armed group that crossed over from Ukraine. Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu addressed military officials, stating that Russia would continue to respond promptly…

  • Economy NewsEnergy crisis will continue for 2 years says Bangkok Bank VP
    Bob ScottPublished: 17:27, 02 June 2022
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    Energy crisis will continue for 2 years says Bangkok Bank VP

    The Russia-Ukraine conflict continues to be a political football as energy prices rise throughout the world. Russia is the world’s second highest exporter of crude oil after Saudi Arabia and accounts for around 10% of global petroleum production. International Energy Agency figures for December 2021 reveal the former Soviet state’s oil exports were 7.8 million barrels a day. But since…

  • World NewsMissile attack on train station kills 52 Ukrainians, Russia denies involvement
    Tara AbhasakunPublished: 15:47, 09 April 2022
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    Missile attack on train station kills 52 Ukrainians, Russia denies involvement

    Six weeks after Russia first invaded Ukraine, a missile struck a train station in the Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk yesterday, killing 52 people. Russia denies being behind the attack, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the bombing had been reported in Russia before the missiles had even landed. Zelensky said the attack showed “evil with no limits”. Zelensky called for…

  • World NewsWhat do Thais of different ages think of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine?
    Tara AbhasakunPublished: 15:12, 07 April 2022
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    What do Thais of different ages think of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine?

    Thais of different ages appear to have a wide range of opinions on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Young Thais are more likely to support Ukraine against Russia’s invasion than older generations, according to some academics. A professor of international relations at Thammasat University, Kitti Prasirtsuk, told the Guardian that the way young Thais think of their own government has impacted their…

  • World NewsRussia conducts drills on territory disputed with Japan
    Tara AbhasakunPublished: 16:14, 26 March 2022
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    Russia conducts drills on territory disputed with Japan

    Japanese media reported today that over 3,000 Russian troops are conducting military drills on Tokyo’s Kuril islands. Japan’s Foreign Ministry and Prime Minister’s Office could not be reached outside business hours to comment on the exercises. Russia calls the chain of four islands part of its Kuril chain, while Japan calls them part of its northern territory. In its drills,…

  • World NewsOver 100 Thais apply to give stranded Ukrainians shelter, donate 5 million baht
    Tara AbhasakunPublished: 15:30, 19 March 2022
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    Over 100 Thais apply to give stranded Ukrainians shelter, donate 5 million baht

    Ukraine’s charge d’affaires to Thailand announced at a press conference yesterday that over 100 Thais have applied to give free accommodation to Ukrainians stranded in Thailand. The charge d’affaires added that there are over 3,000 Ukrainians stranded in Thailand. He said the Ukraine launched a website to provide free accommodation to Ukrainians stranded abroad. Thais submitted over 100 proposals on the…

  • World NewsTourism school helps stranded Russians and Ukrainians in Koh Samui
    Tara AbhasakunPublished: 14:54, 18 March 2022
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    Tourism school helps stranded Russians and Ukrainians in Koh Samui

    A tourism school is helping stranded Russians and Ukrainians in Koh Samui stay in a hotel for about 4,000 baht a month. This is for up to 30 rooms at a hotel on Chaweng beach. Many Ukrainians can’t return home due to the violence from Russia’s invasion, while many Russians’ flights home have been canceled. Many Russians also can’t access…

  • Economy NewsThailand’s power will be more expensive in May
    Tara AbhasakunPublished: 17:24, 17 March 2022
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    Thailand’s power will be more expensive in May

    From May until August, Thailand’s electricity price will rise to four baht per kilowatt hour, going up by 0.23-1.3 baht per unit. The country’s Energy Regulatory Commission is raising fuel tariffs following Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine. An ERC spokesman said another reason for the price surge is the declining supply of natural gas from the Gulf of Thailand. Russia’s…

  • Thailand video newsPattaya’s struggling entertainment sector wants later closing times I GMT
    Thaiger VideoPublished: 09:20, 07 March 2022
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    Pattaya’s struggling entertainment sector wants later closing times I GMT

    Entertainment officials in Pattaya say the tourism economy would improve if the closing time for venues serving alcohol was 1 am instead of the current 11 pm. Despite Russia banning Facebook in the country just 2 days ago, the Russian Consulate in Phuket has posted on its own Facebook page yesterday. The Russia-Ukraine crisis has already hit Thailand’s import and…