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Hosts Thailand eye honours at ASEAN Para Games
Hosts Thailand eye honours at ASEAN Para Games
ASEAN PARA GAMES: The Thai para-athletes are hoping to match the performance of their Southeast Asian (SEA) Games counterparts and claim the overall title at the 13th ASEAN Para Games, which starts in Nakhon Ratchasima today (Jan 20).
War room touted amid Vietnam rivalry
War room touted amid Vietnam rivalry
BANGKOK: Thai hotel operators warn that competition with Vietnam will become fiercer this year, as more European and Russian tourists are expected to flock to the neighbouring country.
People’s Party refutes accusations of secret deal
People’s Party refutes accusations of secret deal
BANGKOK: The People’s Party (PP) has denied allegations of a secret political deal with Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, dismissing claims that it had promised him the post of deputy prime minister in exchange for securing 10 MPs in southern Thailand.
Thailand invited to help Gaza peace plan
Thailand invited to help Gaza peace plan
BANGKOK: Thailand is reviewing an invitation from US President Donald Trump to join a US initiative to end the Gaza conflict, officials confirmed yesterday (Jan 19).
Phuket police bust Belarusian-run illegal rental business
Phuket police bust Belarusian-run illegal rental business
PHUKET:  Police have arrested two Belarusian nationals for operating an unlicensed car and motorbike rental business using Thai nominees, following a series of traffic accidents involving foreigners driving without valid licences.
Thai duo strike gold in India
Thai duo strike gold in India
BADMINTON: Mixed doubles pair Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Supissara Paewsampran claimed their first title of the year and eighth overall after winning the US$950,000 (B30 million) BWF India Open in New Delhi yesterday (Jan 18).
Government targets poor-safety contractors
Government targets poor-safety contractors
BANGKOK: The government is poised to halt state-owned construction projects or cancel contracts with contractors that fail to protect public safety, after another accident on Rama II Road on Saturday (Jan 17) added to a string of recent construction fatalities.
Reform effort urged for incoming administration
Reform effort urged for incoming administration
BANGKOK: The new government is being advised to step up efforts to pursue economic reforms, with a primary focus on the tourism, agriculture and industrial sectors, or risk economic growth of only 1-2% a year, economists say.
Former PM Paetongtarn declares assets of B11.3bn
Former PM Paetongtarn declares assets of B11.3bn
BANGKOK: Former prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and her husband reported combined assets of B11.3 billion upon her departure from office in August last year, down from 14bn when she assumed the premiership in August 2024, according to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).
People’s Party drops candidate after online gambling arrest
People’s Party drops candidate after online gambling arrest
BANGKOK: The People’s Party has suspended Ratchapong Soisuwan, a candidate for the Feb 8 general election in Tak province, following his arrest for alleged involvement in online gambling.
Survey: Thai firms concerned about graft
Survey: Thai firms concerned about graft
BANGKOK: Most Thai businesses are deeply worried about corruption, with a new survey revealing 97% of companies believe graft has become a critical threat to the country's economy and requires urgent solutions, according to the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB).
War Elephants bow out
War Elephants bow out
FOOTBALL: Thailand’s hopes of reaching the quarter-finals of the AFC U23 Asian Cup ended in disappointment on Wednesday night (Jan 14) as a goalless draw with China confirmed their elimination from Group D.
Government urged to focus on foreign direct investment
Government urged to focus on foreign direct investment
BANGKOK: Bangkok Bank (BBL) has called on the new government to emphasise investment support to accommodate an anticipated increase in foreign trade and investment flows across Southeast Asia over five years.
PM ends Italian-Thai contracts after deadly crane collapses
PM ends Italian-Thai contracts after deadly crane collapses
BANGKOK: Caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered the Ministry of Transport to terminate two contracts with Italian-Thai Development Plc (ITD) following crane collapse incidents that resulted in over 30 deaths.
Thaksin ‘expected to be paroled in May’
Thaksin ‘expected to be paroled in May’
BANGKOK: Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is expected to be granted parole in May, when he will have served two-thirds of his one-year prison term, according to a source at the Department of Corrections.
Another crane collapse kills two
Another crane collapse kills two
SAMUT SAKHON: Two people were killed and five injured when parts of a construction crane collapsed onto Rama II Road in Samut Sakhon this morning (Jan 15), reportedly hitting two vehicles travelling below, police said.
Phuket property still hot
Phuket property still hot
BANGKOK: Phuket’s property market is outperforming Bangkok’s cooling residential sector as the island transitions from a seasonal getaway to a year-round global community, primed for a new wave of international investment, according to property consultancies.
Cambodia withdraws from ASEAN Para Games
Cambodia withdraws from ASEAN Para Games
ASEAN PARA GAMES: Cambodia yesterday (Jan 14) withdrew from the 13th ASEAN Para Games, which will take place in Nakhon Ratchasima between Jan 20-26.
Train collides with collapsed crane in Korat, 12 killed
Train collides with collapsed crane in Korat, 12 killed
NAKHON RATCHASIMA: A Bangkok-Ubon Ratchathani train collided with a collapsed construction crane in Sikhio district this morning (Jan 14), killing 12 passengers and injuring about 30 others.
Heat turned up on senior anti-graft official
Heat turned up on senior anti-graft official
BANGKOK: Officials and staff of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) have issued a second public statement calling on commissioners to take ethical responsibility amid allegations of wrongdoing.