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‘Collapsed plate’ caused Don Mueang walkway accident
‘Collapsed plate’ caused Don Mueang walkway accident
BANGKOK: Airports of Thailand Plc (AOT) has concluded that a collapsed plate on a moving walkway caused a woman to fall and her leg to be severed at Don Mueang airport last month.
Ratchanok thrills on a good day for Thais
Ratchanok thrills on a good day for Thais
BADMINTON: Ratchanok Intanon and Supanida Katethong set up an all Thai clash in the last 16 of the US$850,000 (B29 million) BWF Japan Open today (July 27) while compatriot Kunlavut Vitidsarn also came through his opening match at the World Tour Super 750 event in Tokyo.
Pita petition decision on Aug 3
Pita petition decision on Aug 3
BANGKOK: The Constitutional Court will consider next Thursday (Aug 3) whether it will accept for deliberation a petition regarding the renomination of Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat as prime minister, a source said.
Long holiday could bring B2.2bn to Phuket
Long holiday could bring B2.2bn to Phuket
PHUKET: The long holiday at the end of the month is expected to generate more than B2 billion in tourism revenue for Phuket, according to the local office of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Jongkolphan, Rawinda stun Chinese duo
Jongkolphan, Rawinda stun Chinese duo
BADMINTON: Women’s doubles stars Jongkolphan Kititharakul and Rawinda Prajongjai booked their berth in the second round of the US$850,000 (B29 million) BWF Japan Open in Tokyo yesterday (July 25).
PM vote postponed pending new ruling
PM vote postponed pending new ruling
BANGKOK: Parliament president Wan Muhamad Noor Matha has postponed the vote for a new prime minister from tomorrow (July 27), pending a Constitutional Court ruling on the rejected renomination of Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat.
MFP told not to meddle in Pheu Thai post-poll efforts
MFP told not to meddle in Pheu Thai post-poll efforts
BANGKOK: The leader of the Seri Ruam Thai Party, Sereepisuth Temeeyaves, is warning the Move Forward Party (MFP) and other parties in the coalition not to interfere with Pheu Thai’s efforts to garner support for its PM candidate.
Tropical downpour sinks Spurs-Leicester friendly in Bangkok
Tropical downpour sinks Spurs-Leicester friendly in Bangkok
FOOTBALL: Tottenham Hotspur’s pre-season preparations suffered a blow on Sunday (July 23) as their friendly against Leicester City in Bangkok was called off because of a waterlogged pitch.
Pheu Thai to decide MFP’s fate
Pheu Thai to decide MFP’s fate
BANGKOK: The eight-party alliance will meet tomorrow (July 25) to conclude whether the Move Forward Party (MFP) will still join them in forming the new government after other parties refused to support the coalition in a prime ministerial vote if MFP stays on.
Biker club leader arrested after German man’s murder
Biker club leader arrested after German man’s murder
CHON BURI: Police arrested four foreign suspects, including the leader of the Outlaws Motorcycle Club in Pattaya, in a raid connected to a club member’s alleged murder of Hans Peter Walter Mack, a German property broker in Nong Prue district.
Health workers don’t want Anutin back as minister
Health workers don’t want Anutin back as minister
BANGKOK: A doctors’ group says its members will not support the possible return of Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul as public health minister, saying he is unfit for the position.
Pacquiao to fight Thai icon Buakaw
Pacquiao to fight Thai icon Buakaw
BANGKOK: The world will witness an epic showdown between two legendary fighters in ‘The Match of Legends: Manny Pacquiao v Buakaw Banchamek’, in January next year in Thailand.
Pheu Thai to seek support from Senate, other parties
Pheu Thai to seek support from Senate, other parties
BANGKOK: The Pheu Thai Party will seek support from the Senate and other political parties outside the current eight-party alliance, aiming to secure enough votes to back its prime ministerial candidate in a parliamentary vote next Thursday (July 27).
Srettha: Pheu Thai-led coalition won’t touch lese-majeste law
Srettha: Pheu Thai-led coalition won’t touch lese-majeste law
BANGKOK: The Pheu Thai Party will firmly oppose any change to the lese-majeste law if it leads a government, says prime ministerial candidate Srettha Thavisin, adding that the shape of a Pheu Thai-led coalition has not been finalised.
Businesses fret over court move
Businesses fret over court move
BANGKOK: Concerns are mounting among the business sector about a potential surge in widespread street protests following the Constitutional Court’s order on Wednesday (July 19) to suspend Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat from his duties as an elected member of the House of Representatives.
Pheu Thai primed to form government after Pita loses vote
Pheu Thai primed to form government after Pita loses vote
BANGKOK: The Pheu Thai Party has emerged in pole position to form a new government after parliament rejected a bid to renominate Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat for a prime ministerial vote yesterday (July 19), citing a parliamentary meeting regulation.
T1 matches to go live on AIS and True
T1 matches to go live on AIS and True
FOOTBALL: All 240 matches of 2023-24 Thai League 1 will be beamed live by both AIS and True with the package costing B500 for the entire season.
Tourism set to fall short
Tourism set to fall short
BANGKOK: Tourism revenue from the international market in 2024 will not be able to match the level recorded in 2019, as the target has been downgraded to B1.92 trillion from an earlier target of B2.29trn due to the impact of a “polycrisis”, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Pita worried about attempt to block second vote
Pita worried about attempt to block second vote
BANGKOK: Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat has expressed concern that any attempts to block him from being nominated as prime minister again today (July 19) will affect the entire parliamentary system in the future.
Senators fight back against post-vote threats
Senators fight back against post-vote threats
BANGKOK: The Senate speaker has sought police protection for senators and their families who said they were threatened after the prime ministerial vote last Thursday (July 13), and senators are filing complaints against those they believe responsible.