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Belgian rafter still missing in Chiang Mai
Belgian rafter still missing in Chiang Mai
CHIANG MAI: A search continued on Saturday (July 23) for a Belgian man who fell from an inflatable raft into the Taeng River during heavy rain while on a whitewater rafting trip with three friends on Friday.
Impressive Sadom shines at St Andrews
Impressive Sadom shines at St Andrews
GOLF: Amidst the excitement of the thrilling finish to the British Open at St Andrews last Sunday (July 17), won in scintillating fashion by Australia’s Cameron Smith, we should not overlook the fine performance of Thai golfer Sadom Kaewkanjana who finished in joint 11th place in his first appearance in the championship.
Prayut defends weapons deals
Prayut defends weapons deals
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha insisted the government will purchase submarines and F-35 fighter jets as he defended the country’s military spending on the last day of the censure debate on Friday.
Tourism ministry anticipates B1.2trn revenue without stimulus
Tourism ministry anticipates B1.2trn revenue without stimulus
BANGKOK: Tourism revenue this year may total B1.2 trillion, below the government’s target of B1.5trn, if there are no additional support or stimulus schemes as the fiscal budget for tourism in 2023 has been heavily cut, according to Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakan.
Chadchart takes flak for freak floods in city
Chadchart takes flak for freak floods in city
BANGKOK: The heavy downpours on Wednesday night (July 20) that crippled much of Bangkok have unleashed a torrent of criticism and counter-criticism of Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt’s ability to fight the city’s flooding problems.
Thailand’s first monkeypox case reported in Phuket
Thailand’s first monkeypox case reported in Phuket
BANGKOK: Thailand has recorded its first case of monkeypox, and the infection was diagnosed in a 27-year-old Nigerian man who travelled from Nigeria to Phuket, the Department of Disease Control (DDC) reported on Thursday evening (July 21).
Thailand ranked 41st out of 66 for world’s best remote work destinations
Thailand ranked 41st out of 66 for world’s best remote work destinations
BUSINESS: Thailand was ranked 41st out of 66 countries for the world’s best destinations for remote work, weighed down by low scores in cybersecurity and English proficiency, according to a new report conducted by NordLayer, a network access security solution provider.
I’ll be back, says Thaksin
I’ll be back, says Thaksin
BANGKOK: Ousted premier Thaksin Shinawatra has responded to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s come-home challenge, saying he will return to Thailand.
Explosion, fire on ferry off Chumphon, passengers injured
Explosion, fire on ferry off Chumphon, passengers injured
CHUMPHON: Passengers were reported injured by an explosion and fire aboard a passenger ferry on the Chumphon-Koh Tao route, about three kilometres off the Chumphon coast, on Wednesday afternoon (July 20).
Point-cut system aims to curb dangerous driving
Point-cut system aims to curb dangerous driving
BANGKOK: The Royal Thai Police plan to launch a so-called traffic point-cutting system early next year, a form of electronic traffic ticketing aimed at improving driving discipline and curbing road accidents, after having already raised punishments for traffic violations.
Opposition slams cannabis decriminalisation without controls
Opposition slams cannabis decriminalisation without controls
BANGKOK: The opposition accused Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul of causing social problems and violating local and international laws by decriminalising cannabis without proper controls as the censure debate got underway today (July 19).
Thai spikers vow stronger team at world championship
Thai spikers vow stronger team at world championship
VOLLEYBALL: The leader of the Thai women’s spikers team has promised a stronger outing when they compete in the world championship in September.
Jabs ‘saved half a million people’
Jabs ‘saved half a million people’
BANGKOK: A research team from Mahidol University has estimated that the government’s COVID-19 vaccination campaign over the past two years prevented nearly 490,000 deaths.
Truck carrying crashed Black Hawk involved in road accident
Truck carrying crashed Black Hawk involved in road accident
PHATTHALUNG: An army truck carrying the wrecked Black Hawk helicopter away from its crash-landing site in Songkhla was involved in an accident while passing another trailer truck in Khao Chaison district, Phatthalung province, last night (July 17).
Dechapol, Sapsiree smash Chinese to take Singapore Open
Dechapol, Sapsiree smash Chinese to take Singapore Open
BADMINTON: Thailand’s mixed doubles badminton stars Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai won the BWF Singapore Open yesterday (July 17).
Department ramps up piracy inspections as tourists return
Department ramps up piracy inspections as tourists return
BUSINESS: The Intellectual Property Department has vowed to tighten its inspection of pirated products, especially in tourist destinations, as they are projected to proliferate after the country’s reopening.
Full Moon Party draws 20,000 to Koh Phangan
Full Moon Party draws 20,000 to Koh Phangan
SURAT THANI: The popular Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan in this southern coastal province drew about 20,000 tourists on Friday night (July 15).
New York to make ‘Little Thailand’ official
New York to make ‘Little Thailand’ official
NEW YORK: A New York City neighbourhood long known informally as “Little Thailand” may soon get official name recognition under a bill passed by the city council.
Government set to dangle land bait
Government set to dangle land bait
BUSINESS: Academics, the private sector and non-governmental organisations have expressed mixed reactions to the government’s plan to allow foreigners to hold land ownership of one rai for residential purposes.
Spartan Thailand attracts bumper field
Spartan Thailand attracts bumper field
FITNESS: Around 4,000 participants from more than 30 countries are expected to take part in the Spartan Thailand 2022 Chiang Mai next month, organisers have confirmed.