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Top volleyball teams to take part in Thai leg
Top volleyball teams to take part in Thai leg
VOLLEYBALL: The Women’s Volleyball Nations League Thailand 2023 will take place at Indoor Stadium Hua Mark, Bangkok from June 27 to July 2, organisers confirmed last Friday (May 12).
Former Thai embassy clerk arrested for visa fraud
Former Thai embassy clerk arrested for visa fraud
BANGKOK: A former employee of the Thai embassy in Beijing has been arrested for dishonestly issuing the wrong type of visa to Chinese students coming to study in Thailand, and pocketing the difference in visa fees.
Lese majeste stance could sink Dems’ PM vote
Lese majeste stance could sink Dems’ PM vote
BANGKOK: The Democrat Party are mulling over whether its members should elect Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat as prime minister and whether any support should be conditional based on how the lese majeste law is to be handled.
Housing market lacks lustre, reports REIC
Housing market lacks lustre, reports REIC
BANGKOK: The housing market will need to rely on foreign demand to stimulate growth, as domestic buyers are facing challenges in obtaining loans, evidenced by a decline in residential transfers in the first quarter of 2023.
Thailand finish in second place at SEA Games
Thailand finish in second place at SEA Games
SEA GAMES: The 32nd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games comes to an end today (May 17) with Thailand finishing in second place in the overall medal table.
Tourism operators express hope post-election
Tourism operators express hope post-election
BANGKOK: Chiang Mai and Phuket tourism operators hope the new government led by the Move Forward Party (MFP) can solve the PM2.5 dust crisis, work to decentralise power, and allocate budget for regional development and restoring tourism competitiveness.
Senators slow to warm to Pita’s PM bid
Senators slow to warm to Pita’s PM bid
BANGKOK: Senators have expressed mixed opinions on whether to support Pita Limjaroenrat, the leader of the Move Forward Party, which won the most House seats in Sunday’s election, to become the next prime minister.
Cops to arrest abettors of ‘Aem’ Cyanide
Cops to arrest abettors of ‘Aem’ Cyanide
BANGKOK: Police will request arrest warrants from the court for associates of alleged serial killer Sararat “Aem” Rangsiwuthaporn, who advised and helped her destroy evidence of her crimes, according to the deputy national police chief.
Proposed coalition government faces senate hurdle
Proposed coalition government faces senate hurdle
BANGKOK: Pita Limjaroenrat, the leader of The Move Forward Party (MFP), announced a plan yesterday (May 15) to form a coalition government comprising five former opposition parties and one new party, with a combined 310 MPs and himself as prime minister.
SAT governor ‘happy’ with Thai haul
SAT governor ‘happy’ with Thai haul
SEA GAMES: Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) governor Gongsak Yodmani said yesterday (May 15) he was happy with his athletes’ performances in “international disciplines” at the 32nd SEA Games in Cambodia, although it is unlikely that they will top the medal standings.
Panipak stars as Thai taekwondo team hits goldmine
Panipak stars as Thai taekwondo team hits goldmine
SEA GAMES: Thailand’s taekwondo team, led by Tokyo Olympic champion Panipak Wongpattanakit, added three gold medals to the haul at the 32nd SEA Games in Cambodia yesterday (May 14).
Political party leaders kick off nationwide vote
Political party leaders kick off nationwide vote
BANGKOK: Party leaders were among throngs of Thai voters appearing at polling stations nationwide yesterday (May 15) to cast ballots in an election that will decide whether Prayut Chan-o-cha will be ousted and replaced as prime minister after eight years in power.
A handful of golds for Thai pugilists
A handful of golds for Thai pugilists
SEA GAMES: Thai boxers ran rings around their opponents as they captured five out of six gold medals at the 32nd SEA Games in Cambodia yesterday (May 13).
Registrations for tourism businesses grow
Registrations for tourism businesses grow
BANGKOK: The country’s tourism sector has experienced a robust recovery based on new registrations of tourism-related businesses in the first four months of this year.
Soraoat the fastest man in SE Asia
Soraoat the fastest man in SE Asia
SEA GAMES: Thailand’s Soraoat Dapbang became the fastest man in Southeast Asia when he won the 100 metre title at the 32nd SEA Games in Cambodia yesterday (May 12).
Arson attacks strike 23 locations in Thailand’s far South
Arson attacks strike 23 locations in Thailand’s far South
SOUTHERN THAILAND: Twenty-three locations in Thailand’s southernmost provinces were hit by arson attacks late on Thursday (May 11) night, resulting in the torching of mobile phone antenna towers and power poles and the burning of tires.
Tour guides fight back with proposal to party candidates
Tour guides fight back with proposal to party candidates
BANGKOK: Tour guides have submitted a proposal to prime ministerial candidates of several political parties in a bid to eliminate illegal tour guides and nominee businesses.
Women shuttlers make it six in a row
Women shuttlers make it six in a row
SEA GAMES: Thai shuttlers won the 32nd SEA Games women’s team gold medal, beating Indonesia 3-0 in the final yesterday (May 11).
‘Zero chance of a coup’
‘Zero chance of a coup’
BANGKOK: Army chief Gen Narongpan Jittkaewtae on Thursday (May 11) provided assurances that no coups will take place while he is in charge, saying the word “coup” should not exist in anyone’s vocabulary.
Couple get 12,640 years each for investment fraud
Couple get 12,640 years each for investment fraud
BANGKOK: The Criminal Court yesterday (May 10) handed down prison terms totalling 12,640 years each to a married couple who defrauded people into investing in a bogus savings scheme, with victims reporting cumulative losses of B1.3 billion.