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Ministry steps up Nipah virus vigilance
Ministry steps up Nipah virus vigilance
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Public Health has intensified preventive and surveillance measures against the Nipah virus, even as authorities stress that the risk of infection in the country remains very low.
RTAF moves to recruit female pilots
RTAF moves to recruit female pilots
BANGKOK: The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has started taking applications for female pilots, marking a major step towards greater gender inclusion within the military.
Thais ready for Iraq test in last-8 duel
Thais ready for Iraq test in last-8 duel
FUTSAL: Thailand will meet Iraq in the quarter-finals of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026 this afternoon (Feb 3) in what promises to be a compelling clash between two sides with contrasting journeys to the knockout stage.
AoT pushes increase in passenger service charge
AoT pushes increase in passenger service charge
BANGKOK: Airports of Thailand plans to raise its passenger service charge (PSC) on outbound international flights at six main airports by 53%, and believes it will not affect passenger numbers.
Anutin says election win within reach
Anutin says election win within reach
BANGKOK: Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) leader, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, expressed confidence yesterday (Feb 2) that his party is well placed to secure the most seats in the general election.
Two Russians arrested after dismembered corpse discovered
Two Russians arrested after dismembered corpse discovered
CHONBURI: Police arrested two Russian men yesterday (Feb 1) suspected of murdering a compatriot, dismembering the body and burying the parts in Bang Lamung district.
Thailand plans stricter power purchase rules for data centres
Thailand plans stricter power purchase rules for data centres
BANGKOK : Thailand plans to tighten the rules for investors in data centres and other businesses that use a large amount of electricity, requiring them to provide a bank guarantee or collateral to secure power purchases.
Ceremonies mark 100 days since Queen Mother’s death
Ceremonies mark 100 days since Queen Mother’s death
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul led Cabinet members on Saturday (Jan 31) in a merit-making ceremony at Government House to mark the 100-day memorial of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother.
Small-business support to generate at least B260bn
Small-business support to generate at least B260bn
BANGKOK: Government measures to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are expected to help increase monetary circulation in the economy by at least B260 billion this year, says the chief of Thai Credit Guarantee Corporation (TCG).
Democrat Party launches southern campaign blitz
Democrat Party launches southern campaign blitz
BANGKOK: The Democrat Party has launched a major campaign tour across the southern provinces, advocating clean elections, anti-corruption politics and safer tourism.
People’s Party maintains commanding lead in national poll
People’s Party maintains commanding lead in national poll
NAKHON RATCHASIMA: The People’s Party and its prime ministerial candidate Natthaphong Rueangpanyawut continue to hold a commanding lead ahead of the Feb 8 general election, while Pheu Thai has moved into second place ahead of Bhumjaithai, according to the results of the second nationwide survey by Rajabhat Poll.
Chinese goods ‘a bigger threat than US tariffs’
Chinese goods ‘a bigger threat than US tariffs’
BANGKOK: The influx of low-priced goods from China has a far more severe impact than US tariffs on Thai products, says Somkiat Tangkitvanich, President of the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI).
Online gold trades to be capped at B50mn daily
Online gold trades to be capped at B50mn daily
BANGKOK: As part of efforts to reduce currency volatility and prevent a sharp appreciation of the baht that could affect the economy, the Bank of Thailand plans to cap daily gold trading in baht on digital platforms at B50 million.
Contraceptive shots a first for Thai wild elephants
Contraceptive shots a first for Thai wild elephants
TRAT: Thailand has given a contraceptive vaccine to wild elephants for the first time in an effort to control their ballooning population, a conservation official said yesterday (Jan 28).
Red levels of PM2.5 cover about one-third of Thailand
Red levels of PM2.5 cover about one-third of Thailand
BANGKOK: Harmful levels (red levels) of ultrafine dust shrouded about one-third of Thailand yesterday morning (Jan 28), including Bangkok and nearby provinces.
Anutin rules out third round of Thai-Cambodian border clashes
Anutin rules out third round of Thai-Cambodian border clashes
BANGKOK: Caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said yesterday (Jan 27) there were no signs pointing to a third round of fighting along the Thai-Cambodian border, urging the public to remain calm as security agencies remain on alert.
Thais off to strong start in futsal Asian Cup quest
Thais off to strong start in futsal Asian Cup quest
FUTSAL: Thailand began their AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026 campaign with a composed 2-0 victory over Lebanon in Group B at the Jakarta International Velodrome on yesterday (Jan 27), underlining their credentials as one of the tournament favourites.
Senior PEA officials exposed in crypto mining corruption scandal
Senior PEA officials exposed in crypto mining corruption scandal
BANGKOK: The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) have confirmed they searched the residences of three active and one former officials of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) and seized thousands of illegal crypto mining rigs, cash, laptops, phones and bank passbooks.
Thais can now petition online to remove harmful sexual content
Thais can now petition online to remove harmful sexual content
BANGKOK: Thai citizens can now petition digitally for the removal of online pornography they deem personally harmful via the “Take it down” channel on the Court Integral Online Service (CIOS), which was launched yesterday (Jan 26).
Thailand seals record seventh title
Thailand seals record seventh title
ASEAN PARA GAMES: Thai para athletes ruled the 13th Asean Para Games, finishing on top of the medal table as the regional tournament concluded with a colourful closing ceremony at His Majesty the King’s 80th Birthday Anniversary Stadium in Nakhon Ratchasima last night (Jan 26).