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Czech tsunami victim searching for Thais who saved her
Czech tsunami victim searching for Thais who saved her
BANGKOK: A Czech supermodel severely injured by the 2004 tsunami hopes to find and meet three Thais, one of whom saved her life, when she visits Thailand in early December.
Boxing age limit under review again
Boxing age limit under review again
BANGKOK: Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon has ordered a review of a draft amendment to the Boxing Act, as its new minimum age limit for young boxers has drawn both plaudits and criticism.
Pot approved for research, medical use
Pot approved for research, medical use
BANGKOK: The cabinet yesterday (Nov 13) approved a draft amendment to the 1979 Narcotics Act to legalise cannabis for medical and research purposes. However, all use of the drug will be kept under strict control.
NBTC asks WHO for clarity on telecom base health risks
NBTC asks WHO for clarity on telecom base health risks
BANGKOK: The telecom regulator is urging the World Health Organization (WHO) to clarify whether radio-frequency electromagnetic fields emitted by telecom base stations have any effect on public health.
NACC stands firm on asset rule
NACC stands firm on asset rule
BANGKOK: The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has refused to back down on a new rule that requires mandatory asset declaration by university council chairpersons and members, but said it is likely to postpone its enforcement.
Nations unite in fight against drugs
Nations unite in fight against drugs
NATIONWIDE: Heightened cooperation between six countries as part of the anti-drug Safe Mekong initiative has contributed to the interception of large drug hauls entering Thailand from neighbouring countries, Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) secretary-general Niyom Termsrisuk has revealed.
Blood is thicker than water: Rookie investigator arrests the man who murdered his father
Blood is thicker than water: Rookie investigator arrests the man who murdered his father
BANGKOK: The year 1998 was annus horribilis for a family in Chumphon province. On the night of Dec 5, Prasit Sae-ue, the sole breadwinner of the family was killed while his wife was pregnant with their son.
Smart visa conditions revised for experts
Smart visa conditions revised for experts
BANGKOK: The Board of Investment (BoI) is ready to announce new conditions and incentives for the smart visa for overseas experts in an attempt to transfer technology and know-how to the country’s industrial sector and encourage foreign startups to move to Thailand.
Pattaya duo busted for shaking down littering tourists
Pattaya duo busted for shaking down littering tourists
PATTAYA: Two men working for Pattaya City Hall face criminal charges after a pair of Chinese tourists complained they were fined B2,000 for discarding cigarette butts and never received receipts.
Thai AirAsia flies into red as Chinese travellers decline
Thai AirAsia flies into red as Chinese travellers decline
BANGKOK: The drop in Chinese visitors to Thailand and higher fuel prices resulted in a loss for Thai AirAsia in the third quarter but it hopes for a better financial performance in the last three months of the year.
Tourists warned of e-cigarette fines
Tourists warned of e-cigarette fines
BANGKOK: The Excise Department has warned visitors to Thailand about the fines for bringing electronic cigarettes and related substances or equipment into the country for personal use or sale.
Excise Dept shifts to hike tax on loose tobacco, open to vaping imports
Excise Dept shifts to hike tax on loose tobacco, open to vaping imports
BANGKOK: The Excise Department will raise the tobacco tax after smokers switched to hand-rolled cigarettes, prices for which are far cheaper than factory-made cigarettes following enforcement of a new excise tax structure last year.
Ex-Chula lotto swindler gets prison sentence of 250 years
Ex-Chula lotto swindler gets prison sentence of 250 years
BANGKOK: The Criminal Court has sentenced a former chairman of Chulalongkorn University’s savings cooperative to 200 years and 600 months in jail for swindling 100 people out of B183.7 million in a lottery quota investment scam.
Policeman arrested for boy abuse clips posted abroad
Policeman arrested for boy abuse clips posted abroad
PHATTHALUNG: A policeman in the southern province of Phatthalung was arrested at his home yesterday (Nov 6) for allegedly sexually abusing boys and posting video clips on the internet.
PM to resolve assets rule row
PM to resolve assets rule row
BANGKOK: The government will resolve the controversy surrounding a new regulation announced by the anti-graft agency that requires senior civil servants to declare their assets and liabilities, according to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Tourism package ready
Tourism package ready
BANGKOK: A series of tourism stimulus measures, including visa fee waivers for citizens of some countries and improved safety and security rules, is about to go before the cabinet as the industry looks for a boost in the last two months of the year.
Thailand’s Ariya back as No.1, closes in on triple crown
Thailand’s Ariya back as No.1, closes in on triple crown
GOLF: For the third time in her career, Bangkok’s Ariya Jutanugarn returned to No.1 in the Rolex Rankings for best women’s golfers in the world.
Thai cuisine ‘under threat’ from foreign influences
Thai cuisine ‘under threat’ from foreign influences
BANGKOK: The Culture Ministry has pledged to investigate ways to preserve authentic Thai cuisine from the increasing influence of foreign dishes.
Army boss vows to clean up Isoc
Army boss vows to clean up Isoc
BANGKOK: Army chief Apirat Kongsompong vows to dismiss Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc) officers found guilty of drug offences.
Huawei MediaPad M5 Pro
Huawei MediaPad M5 Pro
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