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Thailand sends condolences, sorrow on passing of Queen Elizabeth
Thailand sends condolences, sorrow on passing of Queen Elizabeth
BANGKOK: Thailand has expressed its “deepest sorrow” at the death of Queen Elizabeth II and government offices will fly the national flag at half-mast for three working days as a mark of respect.
Worst far from over in soggy Bangkok
Worst far from over in soggy Bangkok
BANGKOK: The worst might not be over for residents of rain-soaked Bangkok and vicinity. As motorists got stuck on roads in Greater Bangkok, some for hours, on Thursday night (Sept 8), Bangkok Deputy Governor Wissanu Sapsompol gave them another warning.
Judges won’t be rushed on Prayut ruling
Judges won’t be rushed on Prayut ruling
BANGKOK: The Constitutional Court says no ruling will be given on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s tenure at a special meeting today (Sept 8) as the court has promised an investigation into the leaking of a key document presented to it by a former lead charter writer.
Motorist in student murder case in solitary after attacking other prisoner
Motorist in student murder case in solitary after attacking other prisoner
PHUKET: The motorist arrested after three students were shot dead following a road accident in Krabi yesterday morning (Sept 6) has been moved to solitary confinement after attacking another prisoner in his police cell.
Party leader wants traffic fines reduced to stop corruption
Party leader wants traffic fines reduced to stop corruption
BANGKOK: Mongkolkit Suksintharanon, a list MP and leader of the Thai Civilised Party, said he is gathering signatures to support a bill to amend the Land Traffic Act and reduce the size of the new range of fines, which are too high and conducive to corruption.
Assistance promised for this month’s high power bills
Assistance promised for this month’s high power bills
BANGKOK: The Cabinet will next week decide on proposed measures to assist householders as the cost of electricity rises to a record-high, and assistance will be provided to meet September’s bills, according Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow.
Safety warning over new hotel rules
Safety warning over new hotel rules
BANGKOK: Plans to exempt more small hotels from regulation will lead to unfair competition and heightened safety and security risks, according to the Thai Hotels Association (THA).
Steeper fines put on hold for three months
Steeper fines put on hold for three months
BANGKOK: Traffic police will push back the enforcement of new traffic fines for three months, citing more time being needed to publicise the new fine rates.
Woman arrested for alleged B15m theft via mobile bank app
Woman arrested for alleged B15m theft via mobile bank app
PHITSANULOK: A woman has been arrested for allegedly transferring a total of B15.7 million from a man’s bank account to her own account with a mobile phone she had stolen from him, police said at a press conference yesterday (Sept 4).
Big in Japan: Thai mixed doubles stars deliver again
Big in Japan: Thai mixed doubles stars deliver again
BADMINTON: Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai claimed their third title of the year and 15th of their mixed doubles career after winning the US$750,000 (B27.5 million) BWF Japan Open in Osaka yesterday (Sept 4).
German targeted by royalist over protest against Prawit, Prayut
German targeted by royalist over protest against Prawit, Prayut
BANGKOK: A key member of a royalist group is asking police to take action against a German man on a solo, public crusade against Acting Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon and Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Mountain B pub inferno death toll rises to 23
Mountain B pub inferno death toll rises to 23
BANGKOK: The death toll from the Mountain B pub fire in Chon Buri has risen to 23 after a 27-year-old navy officer who succumbed to serious burns on Friday (Sept 2).
Traffic fines to increase from Monday
Traffic fines to increase from Monday
BANGKOK: Fines for traffic offences will increase, with penalties for speeding or failing to stop at pedestrian crossings rising four-fold to B4,000, when the amended Land Traffic Act comes into force on Monday (Sept 5).
Creditors okay revised THAI rehab plan
Creditors okay revised THAI rehab plan
BANGKOK: Creditors of Thai Airways International (THAI) on Thursday (Sept 1) approved a new rehabilitation plan in what the airline called a major step forward on its flight back to full recovery.
Woman tells of brutality at hands of Chinese scam gang in Manila
Woman tells of brutality at hands of Chinese scam gang in Manila
BANGKOK: A woman who fled virtual slavery in the Philippines has told police she was one of dozens of Thais lured into working for a romance scam gang run by Chinese, and those who tried to leave were beaten, handcuffed and terrorised with electric shocks.
Thailand, Indonesia drawn in same Asean group
Thailand, Indonesia drawn in same Asean group
FOOTBALL: Defending Asean champions Thailand and last year’s runners-up Indonesia were drawn in Group A for the first round battles of this year’s competition which has been renamed the Mitsubishi Electric Cup.
Prawit granted full powers as PM
Prawit granted full powers as PM
BANGKOK: The cabinet yesterday (Aug 30) issued a resolution entrusting Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon with the full prime ministerial powers including authorising high-level appointments and passing budgetary decisions.
Night venues seeking longer hours
Night venues seeking longer hours
BANGKOK: Night entertainment business operators have renewed calls for the government to consider extending the closing time for nightspots in certain tourist districts.
Panchaya to take part in World Championships
Panchaya to take part in World Championships
SNOOKER: Panchaya Channoi, who claimed the women’s singles title at the World U21 Snooker Championships in Bucharest last week, was accorded a hero’s welcome upon her return to Bangkok on Monday (Aug 29).
Thais rout Vietnam in 3rd-place play-off
Thais rout Vietnam in 3rd-place play-off
VOLLEYBALL: Thailand finished third in the AVC Cup for Women 2022 after defeating Southeast Asian rivals Vietnam 3-0 in the Philippines yesterday (Aug 29).