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Daughter expects Thaksin to quit politics
Daughter expects Thaksin to quit politics
BANGKOK: Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is likely to quit politics when he is released from prison, his daughter Paetongtarn said yesterday (Feb 26).
Jeeno, top guns take aim at big purse in Singapore
Jeeno, top guns take aim at big purse in Singapore
GOLF: Thai world No.1 Jeeno Thitikul leads a contingent of top golfers at the Women’s World Championship 2026, with New Zealand’s Lydia Ko returning as defending champion at Sentosa Golf Club (Tanjong Course) in Singapore.
Cabinet starts to take shape
Cabinet starts to take shape
BANGKOK: A new Cabinet line-up is beginning to take shape as coalition partners negotiate the distribution of ministerial posts under an agreed formula, with the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) emerging as the dominant force in the prospective administration led by Prime Minister-designate Anutin Charnvirakul.
Chinese tourists extend stays over Lunar New Year
Chinese tourists extend stays over Lunar New Year
BANGKOK: More Chinese tourists have chosen longer stays in Phuket for the Chinese New Year holiday after travel plans to Japan were disrupted, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Healthcare system faces ‘debt-inspired crisis’
Healthcare system faces ‘debt-inspired crisis’
BANGKOK: Senator Veerapun Suvannamai has warned of a looming financial crisis in the healthcare system due to unpaid debts from the National Health Security Office (NHSO) under the universal healthcare scheme.
Cambodia warned that border fires could stoke conflict
Cambodia warned that border fires could stoke conflict
BANGKOK: Thailand has warned Cambodia that uncontrolled bushfires started by Cambodian soldiers could become a new problem in their border conflict.
‘No plan’ for VAT rate hike
‘No plan’ for VAT rate hike
BANGKOK: The incoming Bhumjaithai-led administration will not raise the value-added tax (VAT) rate to 10% over the next three years, a BJT executive said, adding that the party’s immediate focus is economic recovery.
Remains of dead tigers at Tiger Kingdom Chiang Mai buried
Remains of dead tigers at Tiger Kingdom Chiang Mai buried
CHIANG MAI: The remains of 72 tigers who died at the Tiger Kingdom in Chiang Mai have been destroyed to ensure none of the parts ends up in the illegal wildlife trade, the Protected Area Regional Office 16 said yesterday (Feb 23).
Thai exports jump most in four years on AI-led electronics boom
Thai exports jump most in four years on AI-led electronics boom
BANGKOK: Thailand’s exports and imports surged to four-year highs in January, driven by strong outbound shipments of electronic products and rising demand for raw materials and machinery, as Bangkok moves to advance trade negotiations with the United States.
Jeeno scores ‘A+++’ win on home soil
Jeeno scores ‘A+++’ win on home soil
GOLF: With the roars of her adoring fans reverberating around Siam Country Club’s Old Course, Jeeno Thitikul emerged from a nerve-shredding final day shootout with Japan’s Chisato ‘Chizzy’ Iwai to claim victory in the 19th edition of the Honda LPGA Thailand yesterday (Feb 22).
Breath test refusal equals drink-driving
Breath test refusal equals drink-driving
BANGKOK: Police have warned that a refusal to take a breathalyser test will be treated as equivalent to drink-driving.
Songkhla man admits to setting pet husky on fire
Songkhla man admits to setting pet husky on fire
SONGKHLA: A 56-year-old man who set fire to a pet Siberian husky named Molly, leading to her death, told police on Saturday (Feb 21) that “the dog bit my fighting cock”.
Government ramps up gun controls
Government ramps up gun controls
BANGKOK: The government has ordered nationwide enforcement of stricter firearm regulations, instructing registrars to more rigorously scrutinise gun licence applications and suspending the issuance of carry permits.
Co-founder of fashion giant ASOS dies in fall from Pattaya condo
Co-founder of fashion giant ASOS dies in fall from Pattaya condo
PATTAYA: Police in Pattaya have confirmed the death of British businessman Quentin Griffiths, a co-founder of the online fashion retailer ASOS, in a fall from the 17th floor of a condominium. He was 58.
‘Aem Cyanide’ sentenced to life for murder of police officer
‘Aem Cyanide’ sentenced to life for murder of police officer
NAKHON PAHOM: The Criminal Court has sentenced Sararat “Aem Cyanide” Rangsiwuthaporn to life imprisonment for poisoning a police officer with cyanide in Nakhon Pathom province.
Thailand to raise international passenger fee in June
Thailand to raise international passenger fee in June
BANGKOK: Airports of Thailand (AOT) announced yesterday (Feb 20) that the passenger service charge (PSC) on outbound international travellers will rise to B1,120 per person from B730 from June 20, 2026.
Beloved Husky ‘Molly’ dies after severe burns
Beloved Husky ‘Molly’ dies after severe burns
SONGKHLA: Fans of the Siberian Husky called Molly who recently suffered severe burns all over her body woke up to sad news this morning (Feb 20) when her owner announced the death of his beloved dog.
Two more mini-parties back Bhumjaithai-led coalition
Two more mini-parties back Bhumjaithai-led coalition
BANGKOK: The Bhumjaithai Party is gaining more support from small parties for leader Anutin Charnvirakul to retain the premiership after the Feb 8 general election, with the coalition now projected to have 286 seats in the 500-MP House of Representatives.
Thailand to enter hot season on Sunday
Thailand to enter hot season on Sunday
BANGKOK: Thailand will enter its hot season on Sunday, Meteorological Department officials declared yesterday (Feb 18), with summer storms and temperatures in some northern provinces possibly reaching a peak above 42 degrees Celsius.
Election Commission posts ‘official’ results
Election Commission posts ‘official’ results
BANGKOK: The Election Commission of Thailand released the “official” results from the Feb 8 general election and constitutional referendum yesterday (Feb 18), while acknowledging that recounts and new votes were required at some polling units.