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MFP leader backs major 2028 expo bid
MFP leader backs major 2028 expo bid
PHUKET: Prime ministerial candidate Pita Limjaroenrat has vowed his government will support Phuket in hosting the Specialised Expo 2028.
Regional sports complex in the making
Regional sports complex in the making
ALL SPORTS: A B2 billion sports complex is set to be built in the Phon district of the northeastern province of Khon Kaen, offering a wide range of facilities for various sports including Muay Thai, golf, paddleboarding and wakeboarding.
Phuket hits last lap in bid for Expo 2028
Phuket hits last lap in bid for Expo 2028
PHUKET: Many Thais are crossing their fingers in the hope that Phuket is selected to host the Specialised Expo 2028, as the final presentation and vote draws near.
DLT targets licence vendors
DLT targets licence vendors
BANGKOK: The Department of Land Transport (DLT) has lodged complaints with the police after an elected MP from the Move Forward Party (MFP) revealed the names of people selling driver’s licences illegally.
New road linking Phuket, Phang Nga now complete
New road linking Phuket, Phang Nga now complete
PHUKET: The Department of Rural Roads (DRR) has announced the completion of the Na Klang-Ao Jik road linking Phuket and Phang Nga, which will support local tourism and cross-provincial transport.
Prayut concedes his time as PM is over
Prayut concedes his time as PM is over
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha made remarks yesterday (June 6) suggesting he sees little opportunity for him returning to power for another term.
Male employees to receive 15 days of paternity leave
Male employees to receive 15 days of paternity leave
BANGKOK: The government has broadened paternity leave periods to cover male government employees, allowing them to have 15 days’ paid leave after their child’s birth.
Pita promises same-sex marriage at 50,000-strong Pride parade
Pita promises same-sex marriage at 50,000-strong Pride parade
BANGKOK: The frontrunner to be Thailand’s next prime minister joined a Pride parade in the capital yesterday (June 4), promising to pass a law that would allow same-sex marriage and gender identity rights if he becomes premier.
Kunlavut lights up the final day
Kunlavut lights up the final day
BADMINTON: Kunlavut Vitidsarn was crowned the men’s singles champion at the US$420,000 (B14.6 million) Toyota Gazoo Racing Thailand Open at Hua Mark Indoor Stadium yesterday (June 4).
MFP slams holiday booze ban
MFP slams holiday booze ban
BANGKOK: The ban on the sales of alcoholic beverages during Buddhist holidays has sparked a heated debate between advocates and critics of the law - including the Move Forward Party (MFP), which is campaigning for the end of the ban.
GPO touts new drug to help quit smoking
GPO touts new drug to help quit smoking
BANGKOK: The Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO) has unveiled a locally developed cytisine - an alkaloid that occurs naturally in certain plants - that can help people quit smoking, reduce treatment costs and potentially save over B12 million in imported drugs.
Council gives nod to cull top brass
Council gives nod to cull top brass
BANGKOK: The Defence Council has approved a reform plan for the armed forces which includes a proposal to cut the number of generals by half by 2027, Col Jittanat Punnotok, a deputy Defence Ministry spokesman, said yesterday (May 31).
Pita case could force new poll
Pita case could force new poll
BANGKOK: Details of shareholding violation complaints against Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat will decide his fate and determine if the May 14 general election is nullified, according to caretaker Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam.
Media censorship concerns for Pita after BBC profile blocked
Media censorship concerns for Pita after BBC profile blocked
BANGKOK: Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat expressed concern about media freedom yesterday (May 30) after a local pay-TV provider blocked a BBC profile about him.
RTP agrees on Interpol centre initiative
RTP agrees on Interpol centre initiative
BANGKOK: The Royal Thai Police (RTP) will work with Interpol to establish a coordinating centre to tackle human trafficking gangs in Southeast Asia.
Dengue fever cases to rise next month
Dengue fever cases to rise next month
BANGKOK: The number of dengue fever cases is expected to rise this month as Thailand enters the rainy season, with 16,650 cases and 17 deaths reported since Jan 1, the Public Health Ministry warned yesterday (May 29).
Thai duo back in winners’ circle
Thai duo back in winners’ circle
BADMINTON: Mixed doubles stars Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai claimed their first title of the year at the US$420,000 (B14.6 million) BWF Malaysia Masters 2023 in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday (May 28).
Police chief seeks lorry bribe claim truth
Police chief seeks lorry bribe claim truth
BANGKOK: National police chief Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittiprapas has ordered highway police to investigate claims that drivers of overloaded lorries are not being arrested because they display special bribe-paid stickers.
Accused Jimi ’Slice’ killer extradited from Canada for slaying in Phuket
Accused Jimi ’Slice’ killer extradited from Canada for slaying in Phuket
BANGKOK: Alleged contract killer Matthew Dupre, wanted for the shooting of Canadian gangster Jimi Sandhu in Phuket on Feb 4, 2022, has been quietly extradited to Thailand to face a murder charge.
Over 1m Chinese visitors since January, TAT says
Over 1m Chinese visitors since January, TAT says
BANGKOK: Over 1 million Chinese tourists have visited since the start of the year, reflecting the growing confidence among Chinese visitors in the nation’s tourism industry in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the government says.