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Phang Nga airport ‘needed’
Phang Nga airport ‘needed’
BANGKOK: The Joint Public and Private Sector Consultative Committee (JPPSCC) in the Andaman provinces has urged Airports of Thailand (AoT) to continue its feasibility study on Phang Nga Airport.
Coalition bloc to meet ahead of 2nd vote
Coalition bloc to meet ahead of 2nd vote
BANGKOK: The leaders of eight prospective coalition parties seeking to form the next government will meet to discuss their next move today (July 17), ahead of the second round of voting to select a prime minister on Wednesday, a source close to the matter said.
Navy probes ’stolen’ ammo allegations
Navy probes ’stolen’ ammo allegations
BANGKOK: The navy has opened an investigation into an ordnance officer believed to be responsible for stealing large quantities of cartridges from its arsenal in Sattahip naval base in Chon Buri, according to navy spokesman Adm Pokkrong Monthatphalin.
New bid to remove Senate’s PM vote
New bid to remove Senate’s PM vote
BANGKOK: The Move Forward Party (MFP) submitted a proposal to parliament on Friday seeking to strip the military-appointed senators of their power to co-select the prime minister.
Seized boat adds twist to German’s killing
Seized boat adds twist to German’s killing
PATTAYA: Police have seized a speedboat belonging to a prime suspect in the murder of a German property broker, as they believe he might have intended to use it to dump the victim’s dismembered body at sea.
Pita: ‘I’m not giving up’
Pita: ‘I’m not giving up’
BANGKOK: “I accept it but I’m not giving up,” was Pita Limjaroenrat’s first reaction after he failed to win a majority vote from parliament for his premiership yesterday evening (July 13).
‘Zero carbon’ tourist app launched
‘Zero carbon’ tourist app launched
BANGKOK: A “Zero Carbon” mobile application has been launched to help tourists and tourism operators achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2027.
Companies on edge regarding delay
Companies on edge regarding delay
BANGKOK: The private sector has grown increasingly concerned about the delay in the new government’s formation, which could affect new investments and the tourism sector.
FAT invites top 16 clubs to help run T1
FAT invites top 16 clubs to help run T1
FOOTBALL: Football Association of Thailand (FAT) president Pol Gen Somyot Poompunmuang has opened the door for the 16 top-flight clubs to join the management board of Thai League 1 and help the FAT in running the competition in a better way.
Political showdown for Pita
Political showdown for Pita
BANGKOK: The much-anticipated prime minister vote occurs today (July 13), and the odds are not in favour of Move For ward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat emerging as the country’s next leader.
Suspect held in killing of German in Pattaya
Suspect held in killing of German in Pattaya
PATTAYA: One person has surrendered to police and warrants are out for two others linked to the gruesome murder of a German property broker whose dismembered body was found in a freezer in tambon Nong Prue of Bang Lamung district in Chon Buri.
Two killed, 10 injured as elevated road collapses in Bangkok
Two killed, 10 injured as elevated road collapses in Bangkok
BANGKOK: Two people died and ten others were injured when an elevated road section under construction collapsed on Luang Phaeng Road in Bangkok’s Lat Krabang district last night (July 10).
Missing German broker found dead
Missing German broker found dead
CHON BURI: Police found the body of a missing German property broker hidden in a freezer at a house in tambon Nong Prue of Bang Lamung district last night (July 11).
Pita warns parliamentarians against ‘unforgiveable’ affront to Thai democracy
Pita warns parliamentarians against ‘unforgiveable’ affront to Thai democracy
BANGKOK: Pita Limjaroenrat, the prime ministerial candidate of the election-winning Move Forward Party, yesterday (July 9) told parliamentarians that failure to vote for his premiership would be unforgiveable affront to Thai democracy.
‘Lost screws’ to blame for airport leg mangling
‘Lost screws’ to blame for airport leg mangling
BANGKOK: Missing screws under a platform of the moving walkway were the cause of the incident at Don Mueang Airport that cost a woman a part of her left leg on June 29, an observer in the fact-finding probe said yesterday (July 7).
Stars of SEA Games, Asean Para Games rewarded
Stars of SEA Games, Asean Para Games rewarded
SEA GAMES: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha hosted a reception for the 2023 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games and Asean Para Games athletes and officials at Government House in Bangkok yesterday (July 6) to celebrate their achievements at the Cambodia tournaments.
Second PM vote on July 19 if first session fails: Wan
Second PM vote on July 19 if first session fails: Wan
BANGKOK: If Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat fails to secure the votes required to become Thailand’s next prime minister in the first House session set for next Thursday (July 13), then a second round of voting is likely to be held on July 19, House speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha said yesterday (July 6).
All set for Thai MotoGP
All set for Thai MotoGP
MOTOGP: The northeastern province of Buri Ram will host the OR Thailand MotoGP Grand Prix for the fourth time in October, organisers said yesterday (July 5).
NACC asks Pita to show estate papers
NACC asks Pita to show estate papers
BANGKOK: The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has asked Move Forward Party (MFP) leader and prime ministerial candidate Pita Limjaroenrat to file documents relating to his role as his father’s executor, and Mr Pita has until July 23 to supply the papers.
Economic woes curtail domestic trips
Economic woes curtail domestic trips
BANGKOK: Domestic tourism is still struggling with weak purchasing power because of higher costs of living and soaring debt, leaving small hotels and regional operators with financial burdens, says Kantapong Thananerngroth, President of Thai Tourism Promotion Association.