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Fencing star Saysunee targets double on home stage
Fencing star Saysunee targets double on home stage
ASEAN PARA GAMES: Wheelchair fencer Saysunee Jana is targeting two gold medals at the upcoming ASEAN Para Games in Nakhon Ratchasima.
Cannabis shops face clampdown
Cannabis shops face clampdown
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Public Health is pushing to enact a new ministerial regulation on cannabis before the next government takes office, with the draft now under review by the Office of the Council of State.
Event organisers still buoyant
Event organisers still buoyant
BANGKOK: Despite Vietnam's massive investment in new venue infrastructure, event organisers in Thailand remain confident the country can still compete for event and festival tourism, banking on a variety of venues and its ability to attract both high-spending attendees and repeat visitors.
New Year traffic accidents claim 207 lives in five days
New Year traffic accidents claim 207 lives in five days
BANGKOK: There were 1,185 traffic accidents over the first five days of the New Year travel period, claiming 207 people's lives and injuring 1,141 others.
AI advances highlighted as crucial for industry in 2026
AI advances highlighted as crucial for industry in 2026
BANGKOK: The rise of agentic artificial intelligence (AI), multi-agent systems, and the evolving demands for security and privacy are the keys to success for Thailand's AI startups, according to local industry pioneers.
Top court ruling shields cardholders from fraud
Top court ruling shields cardholders from fraud
BANGKOK: The Supreme Court has established a new legal precedent strengthening consumer protection by ruling that credit card holders are not liable for fraudulent transactions carried out using their card details by criminals.
A landmark year for Thai sports stars
A landmark year for Thai sports stars
ALL SPORTS: Jeeno Thitikul becoming the first Thai golfer to finish an LPGA Tour season as world No.1, sprinter Puripol Boonson breaking the 10-second barrier, and Thailand successfully reclaiming their Southeast Asian (SEA) Games supremacy were among the highlights of an extraordinary year for Thai sport.
Anutin promises a border wall with Cambodia
Anutin promises a border wall with Cambodia
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has promised to pursue a border wall project, contingent on his Bhumjaithai Party retaining administrative power after the general election next year.
BoT tightens scrutiny of foreign cash
BoT tightens scrutiny of foreign cash
BANGKOK: The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has stepped up regulatory oversight of inbound foreign exchange transactions to ease baht appreciation pressure and prevent misreported or undesirable capital inflows, a senior official said.
Thai snooker stars take a pot at national politics
Thai snooker stars take a pot at national politics
SNOOKER: Wattana Pu-Ob-Orm, the former world No.3 who once carried Thailand’s hopes on the international snooker circuit, has announced his entry into politics.
Ceasefire allows some evacuees to return home
Ceasefire allows some evacuees to return home
BANGKOK: The situation along the Thai–Cambodian border has eased following the start of a ceasefire, allowing residents in Buriram, Surin, Sa Kaeo, and Trat to begin returning home after weeks of displacement.
Prasit sentenced to 1,210 years in jail for fraudulent loan schemes
Prasit sentenced to 1,210 years in jail for fraudulent loan schemes
BANGKOK: The Criminal Court has handed down a historic sentence against businessman Prasit Jeawkok, ordering 1,210 years in prison for defrauding the public through illegal loan schemes.
Tourism still a stalled engine
Tourism still a stalled engine
BANGKOK: In 2025, the Thai tourism industry faced its first contraction since the pandemic, with several setbacks consistently hampering tourist confidence.
Medals to millions as stars hit jackpot
Medals to millions as stars hit jackpot
SEA GAMES: The 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games medallists, along with coaches, and sports associations received a B487,365,000 cash bonus from the government with the rowing team receiving the largest share.
Ceasefire agreement ‘not a retreat’
Ceasefire agreement ‘not a retreat’
BANGKOK: Thailand’s acceptance of a ceasefire deal with Cambodia is a strategic move to test its commitment to ending the violence, not a form of retreat or surrender, said Defence Minister Natthaphon Narkphanit yesterday (Dec 28).
Thai Olympic Committee President to haul Muay Thai bosses
Thai Olympic Committee President to haul Muay Thai bosses
MUAY THAI: The President of the Thai Olympic Committee has pledged to summon the Amateur Muay Thai Association of Thailand for clarification in early January, following mounting complaints that results at the recent SEA Games were manipulated to favour foreign competitors.
Office hints at export dip in 2026
Office hints at export dip in 2026
BANGKOK: The Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) projects a broad range for exports next year, from a contraction of 3.1% to growth of 1.1%.
TAT expects drop in New Year revenue
TAT expects drop in New Year revenue
BANGKOK: Tourism receipts during the New Year holiday are expected to plunge by 2-9% year-on-year due to the border conflict and flooding in the South, while outbound travel remains strong, supported by the strength of the local currency.
Prawit prepares to retire from politics after withdrawing as PM candidate
Prawit prepares to retire from politics after withdrawing as PM candidate
BANGKOK: Palang Pracharath Party leader Prawit Wongsuwon has signalled his intention to step away from politics after withdrawing as the party’s prime ministerial candidate.
Foreign fund inflows to keep baht strong
Foreign fund inflows to keep baht strong
BANGKOK: Analysts expect foreign funds to continue to flow into the Thai equity market, supported by the sharp baht appreciation that has strengthened significantly since the start of December.