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Kunlavut makes Thai badminton history
Kunlavut makes Thai badminton history
BADMINTON: Kunlavut “View” Vitidsarn became Thailand’s first world badminton champion in men’s singles when he beat Japan’s Kodai Naraoka at the BWF World Championship 2023 at the Royal Arena in Copenhagen, Denmark, yesterday (Aug 27).
Pheu Thai ‘not at disadvantage’ despite Bhumjaithai ministerial posts
Pheu Thai ‘not at disadvantage’ despite Bhumjaithai ministerial posts
BANGKOK: Coalition leader Pheu Thai Party will remain in the driver’s seat despite offering the interior minister post to ally Bhumjaithai, according to an academic.
Fears linger over possibly ‘radioactive’ seafood from Japan
Fears linger over possibly ‘radioactive’ seafood from Japan
BANGKOK: The Thailand Consumer Council (TCC) has asked the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Department of Fisheries to take strict measures to screen seafood imported from Japan for fear it could be contaminated by a radioactive isotope.
PT’s digital wallet plan to start before April
PT’s digital wallet plan to start before April
BANGKOK: The Pheu Thai Party said yesterday (Aug 24) the B10,000 digital wallet policy would be implemented before April next year and warned people not to fall victim to scammers luring them to click malicious links to access the handout.
Pheu Thai touts new airports for Chiang Mai, Phuket
Pheu Thai touts new airports for Chiang Mai, Phuket
BANGKOK: The Pheu Thai Party is looking to refurbish airports all over the country and also build two new airports ‒ one in Chiang Mai and the other in Phuket ‒ as part of its aim to boost tourism, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Thursday (Aug 24).
Srettha royally appointed as PM
Srettha royally appointed as PM
BANGKOK: New Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin yesterday (Aug 23) pledged to bring unity to Thailand and promote policies that would solve crises and move the country forward.
Chinese economic slowdown set to impact Thai tourism
Chinese economic slowdown set to impact Thai tourism
BANGKOK: Thailand’s tourism and exports of chemical products and plastic pellets are expected to decline because of the Chinese economic slowdown, according to the latest study by the Commerce Ministry’s planning unit.
Impact study due for ‘Andaman road’
Impact study due for ‘Andaman road’
BANGKOK: An impact study will be carried out on a proposed Andaman coastal road project linking Ranong and Satun provinces, according to the Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (OTP).
Thailand ease past Cambodia in U23 Championship
Thailand ease past Cambodia in U23 Championship
FOOTBALL: Hosts Thailand sealed the top spot in Group A and booked their place in the semi-finals of the AFF U23 Championship after a 2-0 victory over Cambodia on Monday night (Aug 21).
PM-elect vows to improve Thais’ lives
PM-elect vows to improve Thais’ lives
BANGKOK: Prime Minister-elect Srettha Thavisin said yesterday (Aug 22) he was ready to work to his utmost to improve the living conditions of Thai people.
Pheu Thai announces 11-party coalition
Pheu Thai announces 11-party coalition
BANGKOK: Pheu Thai and 10 other parties, two linked to the military, announced a coalition with 314 votes in the House and Pheu Thai’s Srettha Thavisin as their candidate for prime minister yesterday (Aug 21).
Fugitive Australian nabbed for drug rap
Fugitive Australian nabbed for drug rap
BANGKOK: Police have arrested an Australian man wanted in his home country on drugs and weapons charges, who was staying in Phuket on a Thai student visa.
Four day ban on public gatherings around parliament
Four day ban on public gatherings around parliament
BANGKOK: The Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) has issued an order prohibiting public gatherings around parliament, effective from 8am today (Aug 21) to midnight on Thursday.
Major Elite Card overhaul planned
Major Elite Card overhaul planned
BANGKOK: Thailand Privilege Card Co (TPC), the operator of the Thailand Elite membership and benefits programme for foreigners, is preparing for a major overhaul of its packages, which is expected to come with price increases.
Thaksin will go to jail on arrival, says Wissanu
Thaksin will go to jail on arrival, says Wissanu
BANGKOK: Fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will go to jail when he returns to the country, according to Wissanu Krea-ngam, deputy prime minister and acting justice minister.
Small operators face high season staff woes
Small operators face high season staff woes
BANGKOK: As the tourism sector remains buoyant, small operators are likely to face labour shortages during the high season as larger businesses offer more competitive salaries.
Macabre deity statue to be obscured from public view
Macabre deity statue to be obscured from public view
BANGKOK: The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is allowing a controversial sculpture of the deity Khru Kai Kaeo to remain on the premises of the Bazaar Hotel on Ratchadaphisek Road for the time being despite a barrage of complaints.
Hotel’s threat to sack bereaved woman decried
Hotel’s threat to sack bereaved woman decried
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Labour is investigating a five-star hotel that allegedly fired one of its employees who had to take time off work to take care of her dying mother.
Panipak wants to sign off with gold
Panipak wants to sign off with gold
ASIAN GAMES: Taekwondo star Panipak Wongpattanakit has vowed to win gold in Hangzhou in what is expected to be her last Asian Games.
Group says statue promotes devil worship
Group says statue promotes devil worship
BANGKOK: A group of Buddhist artists is urging a hotel in Bangkok to remove a controversial sculpture from its premises, saying its unsightly appearance disturbs passers-by.