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Planned tourism fee hits a snag
Planned tourism fee hits a snag
BANGKOK: The plan to collect a tourism fee of at least B300 through airlines is infeasible because of the limitations in airlines’ back-office systems, with the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) a better option, say aviation bodies.
Thailand swept aside by US in VNL opener
Thailand swept aside by US in VNL opener
VOLLEYBALL: Thailand lost to United States 3-0 (25-21, 25-18, 25-20) in their opening game of the third and last week of the FIVB Women’s Volleyball Nations League 2026 preliminary phase in Osaka, Japan, yesterday (July 8).
Thai-UK effort targets cannabis smugglers
Thai-UK effort targets cannabis smugglers
BANGKOK: Thailand and the United Kingdom have intensified cooperation to curb illegal cannabis smuggling, introducing tougher penalties and expanding intelligence sharing following a surge in trafficking cases.
Thailand deepens US defence ties
Thailand deepens US defence ties
BANGKOK: Thailand seeks to deepen defence, cybersecurity and academic cooperation with the United States while maintaining its neutral foreign policy and supporting a peaceful, rules-based Indo-Pacific, Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow told reporters during an official visit to Hawaii on Monday (July 6).
Local pump prices cut as global oil prices ease
Local pump prices cut as global oil prices ease
BANGKOK: Fuel prices in Thailand are being reduced in line with the decline in global oil prices, with diesel falling by B2.56 per litre and all grades of gasoline by B2.51, effective from 5am today (July 8).
Seaplane takeoff grounded by regulations
Seaplane takeoff grounded by regulations
BANGKOK: While Thailand holds the potential to lead the regional seaplane market due to its tourism resources, it faces regulatory challenges that have delayed development, says aviation operator Siam Seaplane.
‘Big Joke’ bribe case begins
‘Big Joke’ bribe case begins
BANGKOK: Former deputy national police chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, known as “Big Joke”, appeared at the Supreme Court alongside his lawyer to face corruption allegations related to the gold-bribe scandal yesterday (July 6).
NBTC to roll out digital radio platform
NBTC to roll out digital radio platform
BANGKOK: In addition to a national digital TV broadcast streaming platform, the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) plans to develop a national digital radio and audio platform to bridge the 'radio broadcasting gap' and promote automated emergency and disaster alerts nationwide.
Four-member padel team set for historic Asian Games debut
Four-member padel team set for historic Asian Games debut
ASIAN GAMES: Thailand will send four padel athletes to compete at the 20th Asian Games in Japan as the sport has been included as a medal event in the regional tournament for the first time.
Phuket property set to stay strong
Phuket property set to stay strong
BANGKOK: Phuket’s luxury residential market is expected to remain resilient this year, driven by sustained foreign demand, rising land prices and a strong appetite for branded residences, even as competition intensifies among condo developers.
Computer buyers shrug off price hike
Computer buyers shrug off price hike
BANGKOK: Despite higher computer prices, consumer demand has not declined as IT products have become resilient economic necessities, say retailers.
Europeans steer clear amid heatwave
Europeans steer clear amid heatwave
BANGKOK: Europe’s most severe heatwave has yet to trigger a surge in tourists to Thailand, with Phuket hotels slashing low-season rates by 70-80% compared with the high season as surging airfares continue to deter both domestic and foreign visitors.
Court jails eight for illegal surrogacy
Court jails eight for illegal surrogacy
BANGKOK: The Criminal Court has sentenced four obstetricians and four brokers to prison terms of up to 15 years for their roles in a transnational commercial surrogacy network, ruling that they treated the human body as a commodity and deliberately circumvented the law.
Eight monks killed by pickup driven by 11-year-old boy
Eight monks killed by pickup driven by 11-year-old boy
MUKDAHAN: At least eight monks were killed and 18 others injured after a pickup truck driven by an 11-year-old boy ploughed into a morning pilgrimage in Muang district of Mukdahan province today (July 2).
Trade group: Jet fuel prices likely to remain elevated
Trade group: Jet fuel prices likely to remain elevated
BANGKOK: Despite optimism around the US-Iran ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, it will take time for jet fuel prices to return to pre-crisis levels and airfares could remain high for longer than passengers expect, says the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Fatal beating of elderly man captured on CCTV
Fatal beating of elderly man captured on CCTV
TRAT: A 66-year-old man was found dead yesterday (July 1) following a brutal assault that was captured by CCTV cameras in Khao Saming district.
Thailand pledges strong squad at Asian Games
Thailand pledges strong squad at Asian Games
ASIAN GAMES: Thailand will field a large contingent at the Asian Games this autumn with 682 athletes confirmed to compete across 41 sports in Nagoya and Aichi, Japan, from Sept 19-Oct 4.
Phuket nominee probe expands to 200 more firms
Phuket nominee probe expands to 200 more firms
BANGKOK: The Interior Ministry has stepped up its investigation into suspected nominee businesses in Phuket, with about 200 more companies set to be examined in the next phase.
Prison for mother who forced daughter into prostitution in Japan
Prison for mother who forced daughter into prostitution in Japan
BANGKOK: The Criminal Court yesterday (June 29) sentenced a 30-year-old woman to long term imprisonment after she forced her daughter into prostitution in Tokyo, Japan.
Biofuel initiative gains government backing
Biofuel initiative gains government backing
BANGKOK: Energy Minister Akanat Promphan has announced stronger government backing for biofuels in a bid to reduce the country’s heavy reliance on imported oil, which currently makes up 90% of total consumption.