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‘No closures’ when virus hits schools
‘No closures’ when virus hits schools
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Education have announced a new set of control measures for schools and universities, stating that school closures may no longer be necessary after the coronavirus’ reclassification.
Prayut cautious on political future
Prayut cautious on political future
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha kept silent on his political future today (Oct 3) as he returned to work after the Constitutional Court ruled in his favour, extending his legal tenure until 2025.
ERC preps rules for clean energy providers
ERC preps rules for clean energy providers
BUSINESS: The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is preparing to select companies qualified to sell “clean electricity” to the government under its plan to bolster renewable energy supply in Thailand.
Boy, 15, drives BMW through red light, kills new grad
Boy, 15, drives BMW through red light, kills new grad
NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Allegedly reckless driving by a 15-year-old boy has put an end to the life of a newly-graduated student engineer.
Woman’s body parts buried under Bangkok expressway in grisly murder
Woman’s body parts buried under Bangkok expressway in grisly murder
SAMUT PRAKAN: A man has been arrested for killing his lover at a condominium in Samut Prakan’s Muang district, cutting her body into parts, putting them in plastic bags and burying the bags under an expressway, police have confirmed.
Thai women topple Dominican wall
Thai women topple Dominican wall
VOLLEYBALL: Thailand shocked the powerful Dominican Republic with an epic five-set victory to close out their first round at the FIVB Women’s World Championship on Saturday (Oct 1) in Gdansk, Poland.
Japanese tourist drowns in Phang Nga
Japanese tourist drowns in Phang Nga
PHANG NGA: A Japanese tourist drowned after going swimming in the sea in front of a hotel in Takua Pa district of this southern coastal province on Saturday (Oct 1), the Thai Maritime Enforcement Command Centre (THAI-MECC) Region 3 reported.
Activists call for major anti-Prayut rally
Activists call for major anti-Prayut rally
BANGKOK: Pro-democracy protest leaders have called for people to wear black for seven days and to rally at Victory Monument on Saturday (Oct 1) to express their rejection of the Constitutional Court ruling that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s term has not reached its eight-year limit.
Zarco fastest in Thai MotoGP practice
Zarco fastest in Thai MotoGP practice
MOTO GP: Johann Zarco of France was quickest in unexpectedly dry conditions for the opening practice sessions at the Thai MotoGP on Friday (Sept 30), pipping world championship title contender Francesco Bagnaia.
Body in suitcase might be missing Lao businesswoman
Body in suitcase might be missing Lao businesswoman
NAKHON PHANOM: An unidentified murder victim found in a suitcase in the Mekong River might be a Lao businesswoman missing from Vientiane since last week, relatives told police after seeing photos of her clothes. The dead woman was found on Wednesday (Sept 28) in That Phanom district.
Buri Ram MotoGP to help boost economic recovery
Buri Ram MotoGP to help boost economic recovery
MOTO GP: The latest MotoGP 2022 World Championship in Buri Ram this weekend will be a driver of the post-pandemic economic recovery and offer a chance to amplify Thailand’s soft power, the government said this week.
Thai women advance at volleyball worlds
Thai women advance at volleyball worlds
VOLLEYBALL: Thailand has advanced to the second round of the FIVB Women’s World Championship with a straight-sets victory over South Korea yesterday (Sept 29) in Gdansk, Poland.
Masks rule to stay for public transport
Masks rule to stay for public transport
BANGKOK: Wearing face masks on public transport and in cinemas is still mandatory, the Department of Health has said.
High hopes for 1.5m Chinese tourists
High hopes for 1.5m Chinese tourists
BUSINESS: Chinese President Xi Jinping’s attendance at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in Bangkok could help Thailand secure 12 million international tourists this year, surpassing the government’s goal of 10mn, says Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakan.
Noru kills one, wreaks havoc upcountry
Noru kills one, wreaks havoc upcountry
BANGKOK: Tropical depression Noru, formerly a super typhoon, has left four northeastern provinces awash, with one person dead and two others injured as it reached the upper section of Thailand yesterday (Sept 29), said the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation.
Hit-and-run doctor faces ethics inquiry
Hit-and-run doctor faces ethics inquiry
BANGKOK: The Medical Council of Thailand (MCT) is investigating a doctor who allegedly failed to stop after his car hit and injured three young students on a pedestrian crossing outside their school in Bangkok last month.
Evacuations as storm Noru hits
Evacuations as storm Noru hits
UBON RATCHTHANI: Over 4,000 people in Ubon Ratchathani have been evacuated with flooding set to intensify and tropical storm Noru expected to bring more heavy rain after entering northeastern Thailand last night (Sept 28).
Atthaya takes a step towards megastar status
Atthaya takes a step towards megastar status
GOLF: Thailand’s Atthaya Thitikul has moved up two spots to No. 3 in the world rankings following her win at the NW Arkansas Championship on Sunday (Sept 25).
Biden not among leaders to attend Apec
Biden not among leaders to attend Apec
BANGKOK: At least five Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) leaders have confirmed their participation in the upcoming Apec summit to be held in Bangkok, Foreign Ministry spokesman Tanee Sangrat said yesterday (Sept 27).
Phuket hotels upbeat on prospects for festive season
Phuket hotels upbeat on prospects for festive season
PHUKET: The festive season in the final quarter is expected to bring hotel bookings in Phuket that match pre-COVID levels, but not every hospitality segment will reap benefits, according to the Phuket Hotels Association.