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Rising star Kunlavut settles for silver
Rising star Kunlavut settles for silver
BADMINTON: Kunlavut Vitidsarn claimed a silver medal at the BWF World Championships 2022 after losing to world No.1 Viktor Axelsen 21-5, 21-16 in the men’s singles final in Tokyo, Japan on Sunday (Aug 28).
Ban on e-cigarettes to remain
Ban on e-cigarettes to remain
BANGKOK: The government has affirmed its stance against vaping, saying e-cigarettes are affecting the health of vapers of whom more than half are considered youths.
Unemployment lowest since start of COVID outbreak
Unemployment lowest since start of COVID outbreak
BUSINESS: Thailand’s unemployment rate in the second quarter of the year was the lowest since the COVID-19 broke out in early 2020, a clear sign the economy is recovering from the pandemic’s impact, says a senior official of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).
Mountain B pub fire claims 22nd life
Mountain B pub fire claims 22nd life
CHON BURI: A woman who suffered serious burns in a fire that broke out at Mountain B pub in Chon Buri’s Sattahip district in the small hours of Aug 5 died yesterday afternoon (Aug 28).
Mountain B fire death toll reaches 21
Mountain B fire death toll reaches 21
CHON BURI: Another patient seriously injured in the fire at the Mountain B pub in Chon Buri died yesterday (Aug 27), bringing the total number of deaths to 21.
Saemapetch victorious in Rittewada ONE rematch
Saemapetch victorious in Rittewada ONE rematch
MMA: After their heated first meeting last year, the long-awaited rematch between Thai powerhouses Saemapetch Fairtex and Rittewada Petchyindee went down on the main card of ONE 160: Ok v Lee II on Friday (Aug 26), at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.
‘Martial Arts Olympics’ to hit millions of more screens
‘Martial Arts Olympics’ to hit millions of more screens
MMA: Is America ready for a Muay Thai high? ONE Championship chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong and his Amazon Prime partners in pugilism are taking it to the bank.
Kanokwan suspended over land
Kanokwan suspended over land
BANGKOK: The Supreme Court yesterday (Aug 26) suspended Deputy Education Minister Kanokwan Vilawan from performing her duties after accepting a petition accusing her of serious ethical misconduct in a land encroachment case.
China shows signs of tourism revival
China shows signs of tourism revival
BUSINESS: Tourism operators and airlines are seeing positive signs from the Chinese market as the country becomes more active in promoting tourism and loosening flight restrictions for Thai carriers.
Prawit begins caretaker PM duty
Prawit begins caretaker PM duty
BANGKOK: Acting Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon will follow Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha’s lead in the annual military and police reshuffle and refrain from meddling in lists already prepared by Prayut, according to a government source.
Thai household debt surges, reaching a 16-year climax
Thai household debt surges, reaching a 16-year climax
BANGKOK: Thai households are dealing with the highest level of debt in 16 years thanks to prolonged COVID-19 outbreaks and slow economic growth, according to the latest survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
PM pressured over defence role
PM pressured over defence role
BANGKOK: Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has insisted he will continue working as defence minister despite growing calls for him to step down from the role.
Castration bill makes the cut
Castration bill makes the cut
BANGKOK: The House of Representatives yesterday (Aug 24) passed a bill allowing recidivist sex offenders and violent criminals to voluntarily receive chemical castration.
Prayut suspended, Prawit now Acting PM
Prayut suspended, Prawit now Acting PM
BANGKOK: The Constitutional Court today (Aug 24) voted 5-4 in ordering Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha suspended from duty, effective immediately.
Instant noodle prices to rise tomorrow
Instant noodle prices to rise tomorrow
BANGKOK: Prices of three instant noodle brands – Mama, Wai Wai and Yum Yum – will increase by 1 baht per packet from Thursday (Aug 25) after the Department of Internal Trade approved a 16% hike from B6 per packet to B7.
Luang cave survivor receives UK football scholarship
Luang cave survivor receives UK football scholarship
FOOTBALL: One of the 13 survivors of the Luang cave ordeal is a step closer to achieving his goal of becoming a professional football player after earning a scholarship to study at the Brooke House College Football Academy in Leicester, England.
Thai pandemic centre gets nod
Thai pandemic centre gets nod
BANGKOK: Thailand has been chosen by Asean members to establish an Asean Centre for Public Health Emergencies and Emerging Diseases.
Shipping containers block approach to Government House
Shipping containers block approach to Government House
BANGKOK: Police have blocked approaches to Government House with shipping containers and razor wire ahead of a rally against Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha over his eight-year tenure.
Hairdresser charged after unhappy customers fatally stabbed
Hairdresser charged after unhappy customers fatally stabbed
PATHUM THANI: The owner of a hair salon has surrendered to police and was being held in custody after an unhappy customer and her husband were stabbed to death over the weekend.
Department softens truck seat belt rule
Department softens truck seat belt rule
BANGKOK: Strict punishment, including a B2,000 fine, for passengers sitting in a truck’s cabin or its cargo bed without a seat belt will no longer apply when a new law takes effect on Sept 5, the Department of Land Transport (DLT) said yesterday (Aug 21).