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Singaporean Ponzi scheme suspect denied bail
Singaporean Ponzi scheme suspect denied bail
PHUKET: The Criminal Court yesterday (Jan 18) denied bail to a Singaporean held over alleged connections with the Forex-3D Ponzi scheme.
DSI chief transferred over alleged bribe taking by DSI officials
DSI chief transferred over alleged bribe taking by DSI officials
BANGKOK: Department of Special Investigation chief Traiyarit Temahiwong has been abruptly transferred over the alleged extortion of a bribe by DSI officials and police and subsequent release of 11 Chinese suspects found hiding in a Bangkok house formerly occupied by the consul-general for Nauru.
Tourism workers run short
Tourism workers run short
BANGKOK: More than 9,000 workers are still in demand in the tourism industry as foreign arrivals continue to arrive in large numbers, according to the Labour Ministry.
War Elephants target World Cup spot
War Elephants target World Cup spot
FOOTBALL: Thailand aim to become a force in Asia and claim their first-ever World Cup berth after retaining the Asean title on Monday night.
Foreigners ‘must follow visa rules’
Foreigners ‘must follow visa rules’
BANGKOK: The Royal Thai Police has instructed all relevant authorities, including the Immigration Bureau (IB) and Tourist Police, to ensure all foreign residents do not violate their visa conditions during their stay in the country.
Thailand ‘top pick’ for CNY holidays
Thailand ‘top pick’ for CNY holidays
BANGKOK: Thailand is the world’s No 1 most-searched travel destination ahead of Chinese New Year week, with Suvarnabhumi Airport expecting to see over 1.8 million incoming passengers from today (Jan 16) until Jan 28.
Navy sorry after helicopter blows down tents, hurting kids on Children Day
Navy sorry after helicopter blows down tents, hurting kids on Children Day
CHANTHABURI: The navy apologised for an incident that injured eight people – mostly children – when a helicopter flew above marquee tents, causing them to collapse onto a crowd in Chanthaburi province on Saturday (Jan 14).
Monk killed as bus rams barriers on hilly road
Monk killed as bus rams barriers on hilly road
PHETCHABUN: A monk was killed and 13 others injured when a tour bus carrying almost 50 monks and novices rammed into concrete barriers on a hilly road in Wichian Buri district on Saturday (Jan 14).
China links COVID to 60,000 recent deaths
China links COVID to 60,000 recent deaths
BEIJING: Chinese health authorities on Saturday (Jan 14) reported almost 60,000 COVID-related deaths in just over a month, in the first major update released by the government since the loosening of its virus restrictions restrictions in early December.
’Tuhao’ case report sent to prosecutors, cases against Immigration to follow
’Tuhao’ case report sent to prosecutors, cases against Immigration to follow
BANGKOK: Police forwarded their investigation report to prosecutors on Friday (Jan 13) concerning a narcotics and money laundering case brought against businessman and suspected crime boss Chaiyanat ’Tuhao’ Kornchayanant and scores of other suspects.
Immigration officers linked to triad visa racket
Immigration officers linked to triad visa racket
BANGKOK: An investigation into corruption by senior Immigration Bureau (IB) officers has found clear evidence of officers helping foreign criminals, and even serving as owners of foundations that arranged visas for Chinese nationals.
Free COVID tests for ill visitors, says Anutin
Free COVID tests for ill visitors, says Anutin
BANGKOK: The government is offering free COVID-19 tests to ill visitors and will vaccinate foreign tourists who request the service at “reasonable prices”, according to Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
No COVID threat from Chinese, says DDC
No COVID threat from Chinese, says DDC
BANGKOK: The arrival of more Chinese tourists in Thailand is unlikely to trigger a spike in the number of new COVID-19 infections, says the Department of Disease Control (DDC).
China tour packages record 20% price hike
China tour packages record 20% price hike
BANGKOK: Tour packages to Thailand for Chinese visitors surged in price by 20% because of few tours and high demand, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
May 5 approved as extra holiday
May 5 approved as extra holiday
BANGKOK: The Cabinet has approved Friday May 5 as an additional holiday in order to create a four-day weekend to boost domestic tourism.
Day 1 sees 540 drivers lose points
Day 1 sees 540 drivers lose points
BANGKOK: Police arrested 540 drivers throughout the country who violated traffic laws on Monday (Jan 9), the first day a new system was applied that deducts points from their driving licences.
Points system for drivers in force
Points system for drivers in force
BANGKOK: The Royal Thai Police (RTP) yesterday (Jan 9) implemented a demerit point system in a bid to improve driving discipline and road safety in the kingdom.
World’s top stars to compete in Princess Sirivannavari tournament
World’s top stars to compete in Princess Sirivannavari tournament
BADMINTON: Thailand’s top badminton stars will compete in the Princess Sirivannavari Thailand Masters 2023 in Bangkok later this month, organisers said on Saturday (Jan 7).
Malaysia edge Thailand in first AFF semi-final
Malaysia edge Thailand in first AFF semi-final
FOOTBALL: Thailand will have an uphill climb in the second leg of their Asean Football Federation (AFF) semi-final after a 1-0 away loss to Malaysia on Saturday (Jan 7).
Red carpet rolled out for first Chinese arrivals
Red carpet rolled out for first Chinese arrivals
BANGKOK: Almost 300 Chinese passengers will land at Suvarnabhumi airport today (Jan 9), marking the first flight after China relaxes its travel rules.