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No House dissolution yet
No House dissolution yet
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said he will not call for the dissolution of the House of Representatives yet despite having the legal grounds to do so after two amended organic laws for holding elections took effect on Sunday (Jan 29).
New parks chief vows transparency
New parks chief vows transparency
BANGKOK: Promising justice for state forest officials hit with unfair transfers and vowing greater transparency to boost the public’s trust, Athapol Charoenshunsa was sworn into office last week as the acting chief of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP).
Police chief steps into bribes row
Police chief steps into bribes row
BANGKOK: The national police chief has ordered investigators to find more evidence related to a Taiwanese actress’s complaint that police extorted B27,000 from her at a checkpoint in Huai Khwang district earlier this month.
Phiphat eager to address outrage
Phiphat eager to address outrage
BANGKOK: Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn says the controversy involving the Thai police and Thailand Privilege Card (TPC) has damaged the reputation of law enforcement and tourism organisations, with his ministry aiming to clarify the allegations before a Cabinet meeting next week.
COVID-19 cases ‘declining’ despite foreign arrival surge
COVID-19 cases ‘declining’ despite foreign arrival surge
BANGKOK: The number of COVID-19 cases has gradually declined, despite the spike in foreign visitors entering the country, said government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul.
Tourist behind ‘escort’ clip has left
Tourist behind ‘escort’ clip has left
BANGKOK: The Chinese tourist who posted a video clip showing three Thai police officers offering her a shortcut through immigration and a police escort to her hotel in Pattaya has already left the country, the Tourist Police Bureau (TBP) said on Thursday (Jan 26).
Emergency decree endorsed in order to tackle online fraud
Emergency decree endorsed in order to tackle online fraud
BANGKOK: The Cabinet has approved a draft emergency decree meant to combat online fraud, enabling financial institutions to halt suspicious transactions temporarily for scrutiny, says Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn.
Three provinces chosen to host SEA Games
Three provinces chosen to host SEA Games
SEA GAMES: Bangkok, Chon Buri and Songkhla have officially been selected to host the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in 2025.
TAT preps B1.9bn promotion
TAT preps B1.9bn promotion
BUSINESS: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is preparing to spend an additional B1.9 billion to increase airline seat capacity, aiming to connect big cities that still have potential to spend amid the downturn.
Former immigration chiefs to face bribery charges
Former immigration chiefs to face bribery charges
BANGKOK: The Royal Thai Police (RTP) will file charges against three former Immigration Bureau (IB) division commanders alleged to have taken bribes in exchange for approving non-immigrant visas for more than 3,000 Chinese nationals.
COVID-19 vaccine available for foreigners nationwide
COVID-19 vaccine available for foreigners nationwide
BANGKOK: The Public Health Ministry plans for at least one COVID-19 vaccination centre per province for foreign tourists paying for shots, while foreign residents will continue to get free jabs.
Another cop fingered in VVIP police escort of Chinese tourist
Another cop fingered in VVIP police escort of Chinese tourist
BANGKOK: Police say another non-commissioned officer was involved in offering an unsanctioned police escort service through a tour operator to a Chinese tourist, who revealed the illicit VVIP service via social media.
German cliff jumper found dead
German cliff jumper found dead
KRABI: Authorities have recovered the body of a German tourist who jumped off a cliff in Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park on Saturday afternoon.
Kunlavut claims India Open crown
Kunlavut claims India Open crown
BADMINTON: Kunlavut Vitidsarn claimed his maiden Super 750 title after winning the US$900,000 (B29 million) BWF India Open in New Delhi yesterday (Jan 22).
11 burned to death in Korat van crash
11 burned to death in Korat van crash
NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Eleven people, including the driver, were burned to death after an LNG-powered van crashed into the median ditch on the Mitrapap highway and burst into flames on Saturday night ()Jan 21.
Pattaya tourist police escort prompts swift rebuke
Pattaya tourist police escort prompts swift rebuke
BANGKOK: Two traffic officers and one tourist police officer who appeared in a video clip posted online while delivering a VVIP service to a Chinese woman have been identified and are facing a probe.
German tourist jumps from cliff on mountain trail
German tourist jumps from cliff on mountain trail
KRABI: A German tourist, said to be suffering from depressive disoder, jumped from a cliff while being accompanied by park officials on a nature trail of the Khao Ngon Nak mountain crest in the Hat Noppharat Thara - Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park yesterday (Jan 21) afternoon and his fate is still not known.
Phuket can accommodate Chinese tour groups, says tourism chief
Phuket can accommodate Chinese tour groups, says tourism chief
BUSINESS: Bhummikitti Ruktaengam, advisory chairman of the Phuket Tourist Association, has said the private sector should be able to adjust workflow to accommodate a new wave of Chinese tour groups.
Chinese New Year influx, tour groups set to resume
Chinese New Year influx, tour groups set to resume
BANGKOK: About 240 direct flights are expected to fly from China to Thailand during the Chinese New Year holiday, according to the Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (Aerothai).
State computers littered with online gambling links
State computers littered with online gambling links
BANGKOK: Authorities are facing a huge challenge as they try to clean up the computer systems of government organisations, after finding millions of links to online gambling websites.