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Drunk policeman damages 12 vehicles, injures boy in road crash
Drunk policeman damages 12 vehicles, injures boy in road crash
ROI ET: The Don’t Drink Drive Foundation has called for stricter drink driving laws after a drunk policeman caused an accident on Thursday, seriously injuring a 12-year-old boy and damaging 12 vehicles in Roi Et.
Schoolboy detained for stabbing two students in Trang
Schoolboy detained for stabbing two students in Trang
TRANG: A 14-year-old schoolboy was held for stabbing two fellow students during a brawl near their school in Yan Ta Khao district of Trang yesterday evening (Feb 1).
Ishii turns focus to World Cup qualifiers
Ishii turns focus to World Cup qualifiers
FOOTBALL: The War Elephants, who had an impressive run at the on-going Asian Cup in Qatar, returned home yesterday (Feb 1) after their exit from the tournament following a 2-1 loss to Uzbekistan in the last 16 round on Tuesday.
Experts assess fallout from MFP ruling
Experts assess fallout from MFP ruling
BANGKOK: The Constitutional Court ruling on the Move Forward Party’s attempt to amend the lese-majeste law should not affect government stability or the tourism industry, according to Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) president Chamnan Srisawat.
MFP ordered to drop plans to amend lese-majeste law
MFP ordered to drop plans to amend lese-majeste law
BANGKOK: The Constitutional Court has ordered the Move Forward Party (MFP) to cease all attempts to amend the lese-majeste law, saying that campaigning on the issue is considered an attempt to overthrow the constitutional monarchy.
Thailand bow out of Asian Cup
Thailand bow out of Asian Cup
FOOTBALL: Thailand’s Asian Cup campaign came to an end yesterday (Jan 30) with a 2-1 defeat to Uzbekistan in their Round of 16 knockout match.
Air force wants B19bn for new fighters
Air force wants B19bn for new fighters
BANGKOK: The air force aims to submit a request asking for a B19-billion budget in the next fiscal year to procure new fighter jets, according to its commander-in-chief.
War Elephants face Uzbekistan test at Asian Cup
War Elephants face Uzbekistan test at Asian Cup
FOOTBALL: Thailand head coach Masatada Ishii is happy to have an injury-free squad at his disposal ahead of their AFC Asian Cup last-16 round clash with Uzbekistan today (Jan 30).
China wants a part in the Land Bridge, says PM
China wants a part in the Land Bridge, says PM
BANGKOK: The government and private sector of China are interested in the Thai government’s Land Bridge project and are seeking more details, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
Pupil fatally stabbed during morning assembly
Pupil fatally stabbed during morning assembly
SUAN LUANG: A secondary school student fatally stabbed another student in the neck and abdomen with a fruit knife during morning assembly, in the Suan Luang district of Bangkok this morning (Jan 29) police have confirmed.
Visa waiver agreement signed with China
Visa waiver agreement signed with China
BANGKOK: Thailand and China signed a reciprocal visa-waiver agreement yesterday (Jan 29) intended to boost tourism between the two countries once it takes effect in March.
MFP ‘weakens stance’ on lese-majeste ahead of key court ruling
MFP ‘weakens stance’ on lese-majeste ahead of key court ruling
BANGKOK: The main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) has shown signs of faltering in its commitment to push for reforms of the lese-majeste law ahead of the Constitutional Court’s ruling on the party’s fate on Wednesday (Jan 31), according to Piyabutr Saengkanokkul, secretary-general of the Progressive Movement (PM).
China market dents tourism income
China market dents tourism income
BANGKOK: Slower growth of Thai tourism receipts in 2023 compared with Asian peers is attributed to the sluggish Chinese market, which flocked to other countries, as well as Thai hotels’ inability to adjust their prices.
MFA issues alert on bogus consulates
MFA issues alert on bogus consulates
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is warning people to be on their guard against scammers claiming to be Thai consulate officials.
War Elephants reach Asian Cup knockout round
War Elephants reach Asian Cup knockout round
FOOTBALL: Thailand and Saudi Arabia moved into the knockout phase of the Asian Cup yesterday (Jan 25) after a goalless draw in the final match of Group F in Qatar.
Bangkok-Vientiane train to be reality by April
Bangkok-Vientiane train to be reality by April
BANGKOK: The State Railway of Thailand plans to extend its Bangkok-Nong Khai train service to reach Vientiane in April.
Dates set for Amazing Muay Thai World Festival
Dates set for Amazing Muay Thai World Festival
MUAY THAI: The 2024 Amazing Muay Thai World Festival will take place from Feb 2-5 at the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium, it has been confirmed.
Srettha calls for an end to red tape
Srettha calls for an end to red tape
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has ordered all ministries to undertake significant regulatory and legal reforms to facilitate the ease of doing business, aiming to complete the process this year.
Pita cleared in media shareholding case
Pita cleared in media shareholding case
BANGKOK: The Constitutional Court has ruled that Pita Limjaroenrat, the former leader of the election-winning Move Forward Party, did not hold shares in a media business when he applied to run for office last year, and his MP status remains intact.
Cabinet okays 18 southern projects
Cabinet okays 18 southern projects
RANONG: The mobile Cabinet meeting on Tuesday (Jan 23) approved 18 new development projects with a total budget of B552 million for six southern provinces on the Andaman Coast.