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High-rises ‘wobble’ as tremors strike
High-rises ‘wobble’ as tremors strike
BANGKOK: Tremors from a series of earthquakes centred on the southern coastal area of Myanmar were also felt in Bangkok and its surrounding areas yesterday morning (June 19).
Thais face uphill task to make last eight
Thais face uphill task to make last eight
VOLLEYBALL: The Thai women ended the second week of the 2023 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) without a single win after losing to Croatia in Brazil on Sunday (June 18).
House to meet ‘within 15 days’
House to meet ‘within 15 days’
BANGKOK: The formal opening of the new parliament is expected to take place within 15 days, as the Election Commission (EC) has endorsed all 500 MPs elected in the May 14 general election, a source said yesterday (June 19).
Myanmar talks to go ahead
Myanmar talks to go ahead
BANGKOK: Foreign Affairs Minister Don Pramudwinai has defended informal regional peace talks with Myanmar being hosted by Thailand, saying the kingdom has been affected by the crisis in the neighbouring country and needs to take urgent action to help with peace efforts.
Thais impress, but still lose to mighty Serbia
Thais impress, but still lose to mighty Serbia
VOLLEYBALL: Thailand blew a two-set advantage as they lost to world champions Serbia at the Volleyball Nations League 2023 in Brasilia, Brazil, on Friday (June 16).
El Niño likely to propel rice exports
El Niño likely to propel rice exports
BANGKOK: Thai rice exports are likely to surpass 8 million tonnes this year, driven by higher global demand as countries rush to stock up to brace for the effects of the El Niño weather phenomenon, says Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit.
EC probe gets 20-day deadline
EC probe gets 20-day deadline
BANGKOK: A 20-day deadline has been imposed on the Election Commission (EC) probe into the alleged violation of the organic law on the election of MPs by Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat, said EC chairman Ittiporn Boonpracong yesterday (June 16).
Tourism council urges effort to woo foreign retirees
Tourism council urges effort to woo foreign retirees
BANGKOK: The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) has urged the new government to establish the country as a destination for retirees, while calling for the removal of regulatory barriers pertaining to supply development.
EC to endorse MPs-elect on June 21
EC to endorse MPs-elect on June 21
BANGKOK: The Election Commission (EC) is expected to endorse MPs-elect on June 21 and has set up a fact-finding panel to investigate a leaked document showing 71 constituency MPs-elect had their poll results withheld.
TST forms panel to push Andaman Special Economic Zone
TST forms panel to push Andaman Special Economic Zone
PHUKET: Thai Sang Thai (TST) Party leader Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan has formed a working team to promote tourism in the Andaman provinces as part of a special economic zone, with the aim of generating B1 trillion in revenue each year.
School denies expelling lese majeste teen
School denies expelling lese majeste teen
BANGKOK: A 15-year-old girl, who was released on May 18 after being detained for 51 days on a charge of royal defamation, has not faced expulsion from school, Education Minister Trinuch Thienthong said yesterday (June 14).
Thai spikers ready to face Germany
Thai spikers ready to face Germany
VOLLEYBALL: The Thai women begin their second week of the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) against Germany in Brazil today (June 14).
Thai coconut milk producers call for Peta response
Thai coconut milk producers call for Peta response
BANGKOK: A group of Thai coconut milk producers has urged the government to act fast and hire a lobbyist to move against Peta (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) after the animal rights group made fresh accusations concerning domestic farmers’ treatment of monkeys.
TCEB aids Phuket expo
TCEB aids Phuket expo
PHUKET: The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) is in the process of convincing more countries to vote for Phuket in its bid to host Specialised Expo 2028, with the final presentation scheduled to take place next week.
Pita inches closer to PM post
Pita inches closer to PM post
BANGKOK: Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat’s bid to become prime minister moved a step closer to reality yesterday (June 12) after the chairman of a recent meeting of iTV shareholders said the media company is currently not operating pending a legal case.
Operator of Thailand’s leading crypto exchange records 48pc revenue drop
Operator of Thailand’s leading crypto exchange records 48pc revenue drop
BANGKOK: Bitkub Online (BO), the owner of Bitkub Exchange, Thailand’s leading cryptocurrency platform, reported a 48% year-on-year decline in revenue last year as the crypto market plunged. The total investments of its clients decreased 65% from a year earlier.
MFP survives first calls for dissolution
MFP survives first calls for dissolution
BANGKOK: Four recent petitions along with a request to dissolve the Move Forward Party (MFP) have been dismissed as groundless and no reason for dissolution by the Election Commission (EC), according to a source.
Thais return with 158 golds from Asean Para Games
Thais return with 158 golds from Asean Para Games
ASEAN PARA GAMES: Thailand finished second overall behind Indonesia at the 12th Asean Para Games which ended on Friday night (June 9).
Organic law probe could doom Pita
Organic law probe could doom Pita
BANGKOK: The Election Commission (EC)’s decision to investigate Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat over whether he had violated the organic law on the election of members of parliament may lead to many senators voting against his bid for the prime minister post, according to a former commissioner.
Thai names chosen for distant star and planet
Thai names chosen for distant star and planet
BANGKOK: Two Thai names are among 20 pairs selected by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) for exoplanets and their host stars, according to the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (Narit).