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Cannabis activists demand parties clarify stance
Cannabis activists demand parties clarify stance
BANGKOK: A network of medical staff, academics, and civil society groups has called on political parties to clarify their cannabis policies and positions during the election season.
Draw keeps Thai hopes alive
Draw keeps Thai hopes alive
FOOTBALL: Thailand managed to claw their way back into contention with a late equaliser, earning a 1-1 draw against Iraq in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Group D clash in Saudi Arabia on Sunday evening (Jan 11).
Launch of Thai-made satellite goes awry
Launch of Thai-made satellite goes awry
ANDHRA PRADESH: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has confirmed an anomaly during the launch sequence of a rocket carrying Thailand’s high-resolution Earth observation satellite THEOS-2A, resulted in the spacecraft not reaching its intended orbit.
Milestone win for Thai ace Kunlavut
Milestone win for Thai ace Kunlavut
BADMINTON: Kunlavut Vitidsarn got off to a perfect start to the year after he claimed his first-ever Super 1000 title at the season-opening Malaysia Open in Kuala Lumpur yesterday (Jan 11).
Strategy aims to woo B2.5trn in semiconductor investment
Strategy aims to woo B2.5trn in semiconductor investment
BANGKOK: Thailand has unveiled a national strategy to increase semiconductor investment to B2.5 trillion by 2050, aiming to develop more than 230,000 skilled workers and establish a fully integrated semiconductor system.
Troops to man border for ‘at least one year’
Troops to man border for ‘at least one year’
BANGKOK: Thailand will keep its military forces deployed along the Cambodian border for at least one year to safeguard national sovereignty despite the recent ceasefire agreement with the neighbouring country, Defence Minister Natthaphon Narkphanit has said.
Bombings at 11 PTT petrol stations in deep South
Bombings at 11 PTT petrol stations in deep South
NARATHIWAT: Eleven PTT petrol stations were bombed in three southern border provinces late last night (Jan 10). No casualties were initially reported.
War Elephants show grit in defeat
War Elephants show grit in defeat
FOOTBALL: Thailand’s U23 side endured a difficult start to their AFC Asian Cup campaign in Saudi Arabia, succumbing 2-1 to Australia in Group D on Thursday night (Jan 8) despite a spirited display with 10 men.
Lukewarm response to allowing brewers' IPOs
Lukewarm response to allowing brewers' IPOs
BANGKOK: Analysts are lukewarm on the Stock Exchange of Thailand's (SET) plan to open the door to alcoholic beverage listings, arguing the Thai market has limited growth to attract large-scale brewers.
Government looks at bringing a Disneyland to Thailand
Government looks at bringing a Disneyland to Thailand
BANGKOK: The government is exploring the possibility of attracting a Disneyland theme park to Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) as a flagship project to boost tourism and strengthen transport infrastructure.
THAI prepares to formulate new strategy
THAI prepares to formulate new strategy
BANGKOK: The board of Thai Airways International (THAI) Plc has appointed four subcommittees to drive the organisation forward and is preparing to hold a meeting to formulate the company's strategy next month.
Hosts launch countdown to MotoGP
Hosts launch countdown to MotoGP
MOTO GP: The countdown for the PT Grand Prix of Thailand 2026 has begun as the Kingdom is set to host the opening race of the 2026 MotoGP season next month.
People’s Party ‘won’t support Anutin’
People’s Party ‘won’t support Anutin’
BANGKOK: Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, leader of the Progressive Movement and a campaign assistant to the People’s Party (PP), gave assurances the party would not vote in favour of returning Anutin Charnvirakul as prime minister for a second time after the Feb 8 general election.
Thais abroad register in record numbers for overseas voting
Thais abroad register in record numbers for overseas voting
BANGKOK: The number of Thais living abroad who have registered to vote in the Feb 8 general election and referendum has surged to 139,535, an increase of 21.1% from 2023, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Phuket nightspot operators want crackdown on illegal operations
Phuket nightspot operators want crackdown on illegal operations
BANGKOK: With the recent bribery case regarding entertainment operators in Phuket resurfacing, the private sector urged a crackdown on illegal operations such as staying open late for nightlife venues as well as unlicensed accommodations, which tarnish the tourist island’s reputation and deprive the government of tax revenue.
Virologist warns mutating influenza is spreading
Virologist warns mutating influenza is spreading
BANGKOK: Well-known virologist Yong Poovorawan has warned that a mutating influenza strain A H3N2 is spreading in Thailand. It is more resistant to vaccines but does not increase in severity.
‘Recession’ a concern, says Thai business group
‘Recession’ a concern, says Thai business group
BANGKOK: Thailand’s economy is bracing for its weakest expansion in 30 years, with GDP growth projected at less than 2% in 2026, attributed to sluggish exports, high household debt and declining competitiveness in global markets, warns the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB).
‘Don’t fall for BJT ploy,’cautions former PM
‘Don’t fall for BJT ploy,’cautions former PM
BANGKOK: Former prime minister Chuan Leekpai, now a Democrat Party candidate, slammed Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn of the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) yesterday (Jan 7) for urging southern voters to support his party in exchange for budget allocations.
Household debt to limit bank growth
Household debt to limit bank growth
BANGKOK: Thailand's elevated household debt is set to remain a key constraint on banking sector expansion in 2026, even as major domestic banks continue to target positive loan growth to support economic momentum.
National New Year road fatalities up 8% from a year ago
National New Year road fatalities up 8% from a year ago
BANGKOK: The seven-day road safety campaign over the New Year holiday in Thailand ended with 272 fatalities, an increase of 8.3% from 251 in the same period a year ago.