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Thai women win 4x100m relay title, silver for men
Thai women win 4x100m relay title, silver for men
SEA GAMES: The Thai women’s 4x100m relay team won the gold medal at the SEA Games in Cambodia yesterday (May 10).
15th charge laid in serial killings case
15th charge laid in serial killings case
BANGKOK: Police laid another charge against alleged serial killer Sararat “Aem” Rangsiwuthaporn yesterday (May 9), saying they had evidence showing she poisoned a 15th victim with cyanide in 2015.
Virus curbs set to return to schools
Virus curbs set to return to schools
BANGKOK: The Education and Public Health ministries have been told to ramp up COVID-19 control measures in schools due to concerns over a potential spike in infections when students begin returning to class later this month.
Soraoat wins but Puripol’s dream ends
Soraoat wins but Puripol’s dream ends
SEA GAMES: Thai sprinter Soraoat Dapbang won the men’s 200m title at the SEA Games in Cambodia yesterday (May 8) as teammate Puripol Boonson’s campaign ended prematurely due to injury.
EC vows poll will be error-free
EC vows poll will be error-free
BANGKOK: The Election Commission (EC) has vowed to prevent errors in handling Sunday’s (May 14) poll while accepting criticism over flaws reported in the advance voting.
High-profile monk’s ‘embezzlement’ tally increases
High-profile monk’s ‘embezzlement’ tally increases
NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Police have found more money and gold bullion worth about B100 million buried behind Phra Ajarn Khom’s temple in Nakhon Ratchasima province, raising his alleged embezzlement to almost B300mn.
A golden day for Thais in Cambodia
A golden day for Thais in Cambodia
SEA GAMES: Thailand moved up to second in the 2023 SEA Games medal standings after winning 10 gold medals in Cambodia yesterday (May 7).
Departure tax just opinion survey, ‘will not be imposed’
Departure tax just opinion survey, ‘will not be imposed’
BANGKOK: The controversy about a B1,000 departure tax on outbound Thais and foreign residents is only a legally obliged opinion survey and the tax will not be imposed, the Revenue Department has said.
Busy day nationwide as first votes cast
Busy day nationwide as first votes cast
BANGKOK: Advance voting yesterday (May 7) prompted a huge turnout nationwide with people eager to exercise their democratic rights after a four-year wait.
Buddhist monk charged with embezzling B180 million
Buddhist monk charged with embezzling B180 million
NAKHON RATCHASIMA: A former monk, Phra Ajarn Khom Abhivaro, has been arrested along with two others on charges of embezzling B180 million from Wat Pha Dhammakiri, where the monk was based, in Nakhon Ratchasima.
Charles III crowned King of United Kingdom
Charles III crowned King of United Kingdom
LONDON: Charles III on Saturday (May 6) finally met his date with destiny after a lifetime as heir to his late mother Queen Elizabeth II, as he was officially crowned king in the first coronation in Britain since 1953.
B1,000 departure tax proposed for Thais, expats flying abroad
B1,000 departure tax proposed for Thais, expats flying abroad
BANGKOK: Thai outbound travellers and foreign permanent residents in Thailand have been asked for their opinion on a government departure tax of B1,000 in an attempt to prevent locals from spending excessively abroad, with the Revenue Department announcing online public hearings this week.
Glove procurement cases take shape
Glove procurement cases take shape
BANGKOK: The Public Warehouse Organization (PWO) has been working with the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) and Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) to proceed with lawsuits against those involved in corruption in procuring 500 million boxes of rubber gloves worth B112 billion in 2020.
Overseas voting almost done
Overseas voting almost done
BANGKOK: More than 80% of Thais living abroad who are eligible to do so have reportedly showed up to cast their votes ahead of the May 14 general election, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).
Industry urges drought measures
Industry urges drought measures
BANGKOK: The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) plans to ask Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to brace for drought and possible water shortages that will affect businesses, causing them to increase the prices of goods again.
Chaba Kaew put Singapore to the sword
Chaba Kaew put Singapore to the sword
FOOTBALL: The Thai women’s football team began their bid to reclaim the gold medal with a comfortable 4-0 win against Singapore at the SEA Games in Cambodia yesterday (May 3).
’Aem’ Cyanide’s police ex-husband arrested
’Aem’ Cyanide’s police ex-husband arrested
BANGKOK: A police lieutenant colonel who is the ex-husband of suspected serial cyanide killer “Aem Cyanide” has been fired from the force, arrested and charged with related crimes.
Evidence implicates police officer in ‘Aem Cyanide’ case
Evidence implicates police officer in ‘Aem Cyanide’ case
BANGKOK: Investigators have obtained evidence implicating a police officer in offences committed by alleged cyanide killer Sararat “Aem” Rangsiwuthaporn.
Their Majesties to attend King Charles’ coronation
Their Majesties to attend King Charles’ coronation
LONDON: Their Majesties the King and Queen of Thailand will pay a Royal Visit to the United Kingdom at the invitation of His Majesty King Charles III, to attend the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Westminster Abbey in London, the Bureau of the Royal Household announced yesterday (May 2).
Thaksin says he’ll be back soon after Paetongtarn gives birth
Thaksin says he’ll be back soon after Paetongtarn gives birth
BANGKOK: Fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra wrote on social media that now his seventh and youngest grandchild has been born, he will be back soon because at 73 years old, he wants to care of his grandchildren.