Voter turnout stands at 6.9 percent as of 9 a.m.

Around 6.9 percent of South Korean voters had turned out in Wednesday’s parliamentary elections as of 9 a.m., the election watchdog said.

The National Election Commission (NEC) said some 3.07 million out of an eligible 44.28 million voters had cast …

Elephants Join Water Splashes in Ayutthaya

AYUTTHAYA, The Songkran Festival in the ancient city of Ayutthaya has commenced with elephants adorned with colorful paints splashing water joyously.

It is all set to welcome both Thai and international tourists.

Senior officials from the tourism o…