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Pita slams ’backward democracy’
Pita slams ’backward democracy’
BANGKOK: Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat alluded to the retrograde state of Thai democracy yesterday (Aug 4) as he urged young university students to help redefine the future of their country.
No lofty targets for Thai team, says FAT chief
No lofty targets for Thai team, says FAT chief
FOOTBALL: The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) president Pol Gen Somyot Poompunmuang has refused to set any lofty targets for the men’s national team in the Asian zone qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, saying it would put the players under unnecessary pressure.
‘Fireworks couple’ hiding in Malaysia
‘Fireworks couple’ hiding in Malaysia
BANGKOK: The two owners of a fireworks warehouse that exploded recently in Narathiwat have been hiding out in Malaysia, police confirmed yesterday (Aug 3). Their business is allegedly connected to influential figures in the southern Thai province, reports said.
Prime Minister vote postponed
Prime Minister vote postponed
BANGKOK: The parliament president has put off the next parliamentary vote for a new prime minister from tomorrow (Aug 4), it was confirmed today.
Lese-majeste refugee wins stock fraud case
Lese-majeste refugee wins stock fraud case
BANGKOK: A British court has ruled in favour of Thai businessman Nopporn Suppipat, who fled the country after facing a lese-majeste charge in 2014, in a case in which he said he was cheated out of billions of baht in the sale of shares in his company.
MFP’s lese majeste stance reason for breakup says Pheu Thai
MFP’s lese majeste stance reason for breakup says Pheu Thai
BANGKOK: The Pheu Thai Party did not ask the Move Forward Party (MFP) to back down on its intention to amend Section 112 of the Criminal Code, or the lese majeste law, at their meeting yesterday (Aug 2), the MFP says.
Limited preparation for Thais ahead of World Cup qualifiers
Limited preparation for Thais ahead of World Cup qualifiers
FOOTBALL: Thailand will have only four matches to gear up for their bid to excel in the FIFA World Cup 2026 second qualification round for the Asian zone, it was confirmed yesterday (July 31).
Maya Bay closing for natural rehabilitation
Maya Bay closing for natural rehabilitation
KRABI: Maya Bay, made world famous by the Hollywood blockbuster ‘The Beach’ starring Leonardo DiCaprio 23 years ago, will be closed for two months during the monsoon season for the purposes of natural rehabilitation.
Coalition unity seen hanging in the balance
Coalition unity seen hanging in the balance
BANGKOK: Apprehension is growing about a planned meeting of the eight prospective coalition partners amid growing doubts over the unity of the bloc despite Pheu Thai’s insistence that all is well.
Pheu Thai bloc ‘excludes Move Forward’
Pheu Thai bloc ‘excludes Move Forward’
BANGKOK: The Pheu Thai Party is cobbling together a 302-seat government without the Move Forward Party (MFP) and will nominate property tycoon Srettha Thavisin as prime minister in the next round of voting scheduled for this Friday (Aug 4), according to sources.
MFP calm amid rejig buzz
MFP calm amid rejig buzz
BANGKOK: The Move Forward Party (MFP) has dismissed speculation it will be excluded from a new government led by the Pheu Thai Party, insisting that unity among the eight prospective coalition parties remains intact.
52 warehouses to be scanned after fatal explosion
52 warehouses to be scanned after fatal explosion
NARATHIWAT: Security officials have been ordered to examine 52 other warehouses in this southern border town after a huge fireworks explosion at a godown in Sungai Kolok district on Saturday (July 29), leaving 12 people killed, 121 injured and nearly 300 houses damaged, about 50 of them totally destroyed.
Nine killed, over 100 injured in fireworks explosion in Southern Thailand
Nine killed, over 100 injured in fireworks explosion in Southern Thailand
NARATHIWAT: At least nine people were killed and more than 100 injured when fireworks exploded at a godown in Sungai Kolok district of Narathiwat on Saturday (July 29).
King calls for ’Thai wisdom’
King calls for ’Thai wisdom’
BANGKOK: His Majesty the King has urged all Thais to use their wisdom and judgement and set their mind on doing what is right not only for their own good but also the benefit of others in a speech marking his 71st birthday yesterday (July 28).
Stamp, Ham clash for ONE world title
Stamp, Ham clash for ONE world title
MMA: Four massive women’s fights will top ONE Fight Night 14, ONE Championship recently announced.
War Elephants land tough World Cup, Asian Cup draw
War Elephants land tough World Cup, Asian Cup draw
FOOTBALL: Thailand were handed a tough draw yesterday (July 27) for the Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.
Growth forecast revised down to 3.5%
Growth forecast revised down to 3.5%
BANGKOK: The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) has revised its forecast for this year’s economic growth to 3.5%, down by 0.1%, due to a decrease in international tourism revenues and a slowdown in exports, said Director-General Pornchai Thiraveja.
Thais reach quarters but Aimsaards lose
Thais reach quarters but Aimsaards lose
BADMINTON: Ratchanok Intanon and Kunlavut Vitidsarn advanced to the quarter-finals of the US$850,000 (B29 million) BWF Japan Open in Tokyo yesterday (July 27).
Thaksin can seek royal pardon, says Wissanu
Thaksin can seek royal pardon, says Wissanu
BANGKOK: Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra can petition for a royal pardon on the first day of his imprisonment, acting Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said yesterday (July 27).
Low-cost carriers ramp up China flights
Low-cost carriers ramp up China flights
BANGKOK: Low-cost airlines are ramping up flights to China, although capacity continues to lag the level recorded prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, while the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) doesn’t wish to rush into using a visa fee waiver scheme to attract more foreign tourists.