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Thailand faces Saudis, Iraq in Olympic qualifiers
Thailand faces Saudis, Iraq in Olympic qualifiers
FOOTBALL: Thailand was drawn to meet defending champion Saudi Arabia in the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2024 which also serves as the continent’s qualifying round for next year’s Olympics yesterday (Nov 23).
PM faces legal challenges after controversial speech
PM faces legal challenges after controversial speech
BANGKOK: Opponents of Srettha Thavisin say the prime minister could face serious legal problems after apparently referring to his party MPs’ influences on police promotion - problems that could even include removal from the premiership and the stripping of his electoral rights.
PM defends new visa waivers despite sagging demand
PM defends new visa waivers despite sagging demand
BANGKOK: The cancellation of flight slots by several Chinese airlines following low passenger demand won’t have an impact on the government’s visa exemption policy for Chinese citizens, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said yesterday (Nov 22).
Polking axed as Thailand boss
Polking axed as Thailand boss
FOOTBALL: Thai national men’s football team manager Nualphan Lamsam confirmed yesterday (Nov 22) that Mano Polking has left his position as national team coach and will be replaced by former Buriram United coach Masatada Ishii.
Airports of Thailand back in profit
Airports of Thailand back in profit
BANGKOK: Airports of Thailand Plc recorded an B8.79 billion net profit in fiscal 2023, compared with an B11.09bn net loss in fiscal 2022 and expects returns to be close to pre-COVID levels next year.
Anutin issues order to halt gun licences
Anutin issues order to halt gun licences
BANGKOK: Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has signed an order instructing firearms registrars to stop issuing licences to carry guns for one year in an attempt to curb gun violence.
B500bn loan bill stuck in limbo
B500bn loan bill stuck in limbo
BANGKOK: The government has not yet sent a letter to the Council of State seeking advice on the legality of a bill that aims to borrow B500 billion to fund the B10,000 digital wallet scheme, the council’s secretary-general Pakorn Nilprapunt has said.
Victims of huge fireworks explosion sue for B300m
Victims of huge fireworks explosion sue for B300m
NARATHIWAT: A total of 682 people have sued two fireworks traders and a construction contractor for damages of B300 million over the huge and fatal warehouse explosion in Sungai Kolok district in July.
War Elephants back on track after Singapore win
War Elephants back on track after Singapore win
FOOTBALL: Thailand beat Singapore 3-1 yesterday (Nov 21) to revive their hopes for a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Thai diplomacy in focus
Thai diplomacy in focus
BANGKOK: Foreign Affairs Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara kicked off a forum for senior diplomats yesterday (Nov 20), focusing on how to steer foreign policy to safeguard and advance the nation’s interests in an increasingly polarised world.
Thais brace for tough Singapore test
Thais brace for tough Singapore test
FOOTBALL: Thailand take on Singapore in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying battle which either side can’t afford to lose tonight (Nov 21).
Govt mulls 90-day visas for European visitors
Govt mulls 90-day visas for European visitors
BANGKOK: Thailand may waive visa requirements for travellers from more European countries and is lining up hundreds of cultural and sporting events as it works to induce holidaymakers to stay longer and spend more, the government has said.
PM lauds Thai beauty for clinching 1st runner-up in Miss Universe 2023
PM lauds Thai beauty for clinching 1st runner-up in Miss Universe 2023
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has extended his congratulations to Anntonia Porsild, who represented Thailand in the Miss Universe 2023, for being named 1st runner-up in the global beauty contest.
Jatuporn: Wallet policy ‘could inflict fatal wounds’
Jatuporn: Wallet policy ‘could inflict fatal wounds’
BANGKOK: The government could inflict severe or even fatal wounds upon itself if it continues to push its digital wallet scheme, says one of its fiercest critics.
Travel demand drives Q3 airfares
Travel demand drives Q3 airfares
BANGKOK: Average airfares in the third quarter this year continued to surge even though it was the low season, with the increases driven by strong travel demand.
Department insists sugar market back to normal after price hike
Department insists sugar market back to normal after price hike
BANGKOK: The Commerce Ministry has confirmed the market for refined sugar returned to normal with a sufficient supply of products.
Cannabis loopholes to be closed
Cannabis loopholes to be closed
BANGKOK: The Public Health Ministry has completed the first draft of the Cannabis-Hemp Act and said it will not reclassify cannabis as a narcotic, Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew said on Friday (Nov 17).
Tourism fund meant to aid state agencies
Tourism fund meant to aid state agencies
BANGKOK: The tourism fund derived from collecting fees from foreign tourists would primarily be reserved for state agencies for tourism development, rather than private sector soft loans, according to the organisers.
Thailand lose first World Cup qualifier to China
Thailand lose first World Cup qualifier to China
FOOTBALL: Thailand began their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign in disappointing style after a 2-1 home loss to China yesterday (Nov 16).
Issuing of gun carry permits suspended nationwide
Issuing of gun carry permits suspended nationwide
BANGKOK: The issuance of permits for individuals to carry firearms in public has been suspended nationwide to ensure people’s safety, as instructed by Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, interior permanent secretary Suttipong Juljarern said yesterday (Nov 16).