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Three charged over fatal train crash
Three charged over fatal train crash
BANGKOK: Police have charged three people with negligence causing death and injury as the investigation into the deadly train-bus collision last Saturday (May 16) in Bangkok picks up pace.
Co-pay unlikely to help big eateries
Co-pay unlikely to help big eateries
BANGKOK: The government co-payment stimulus scheme ‘Thai Chuay Thai Plus’ is unlikely to benefit mid-sized to large restaurant operators, says the Thai Restaurant Association, calling on the government to provide support to the neglected segment.
Esports in Thai schools to help build ‘digital human capital’
Esports in Thai schools to help build ‘digital human capital’
BANGKOK: The Thai government is pushing to integrate esports into schools nationwide, changing the perception from mere entertainment into a tool for preparing “digital human capital” for the global creative industry.
Charter change efforts falter
Charter change efforts falter
BANGKOK: Nearly three months after a majority of voters endorsed the idea of a new constitution, the political establishment remains divided over how - or whether - genuine constitutional reform should proceed.
Industry confidence dips amid energy price fears
Industry confidence dips amid energy price fears
BANGKOK: The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) continued to fall in April to 85.3 points, down from 88.6 in March, attributed to the impact of the prolonged US-Israeli war with Iran.
Panchaya topples 12-time champ
Panchaya topples 12-time champ
SNOOKER: Eighteen-year-old Thai prodigy Panchaya Channoi has etched her name into the sport’s history books after defeating England’s veteran champion Reanne Evans 6–2 to claim the World Women’s Snooker Championship 2026 title in Dongguan, China.
Cabinet approves ‘Thai Chuay Thai Plus’ co-payment scheme
Cabinet approves ‘Thai Chuay Thai Plus’ co-payment scheme
BANGKOK: The Cabinet approved the “Thai Chuay Thai Plus” (Thais Helping Thais Plus) co-payment scheme yesterday (May 19), worth up to B4,000 per registered person, to help ease the cost of living, commencing on June 1.
Thailand ends 60-day visa-free stay
Thailand ends 60-day visa-free stay
BANGKOK: The Cabinet on Tuesday (May 19) decided to end the 60-day visa-free programme for foreign visitors to Thailand, with the timeline for enforcement still being worked out.
High season visitors set to be strong despite current downturn
High season visitors set to be strong despite current downturn
BANGKOK: Thai tourism operators are looking beyond the sluggish low season and expect healthy bookings, particularly from European tourists, when the high season returns in the third quarter.
Bangkok schools limit mobile phone use
Bangkok schools limit mobile phone use
BANGKOK: Schools under the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) introduced new measures to control mobile phone use on the first day of the new semester yesterday (May 18).
World Cup to propel eateries, TV sales
World Cup to propel eateries, TV sales
BANGKOK: The 2026 Fifa World Cup is expected to energise the restaurant industry during the low season and lift sales for TV manufacturers and distributors.
Government reconsiders 2026 World Cup broadcast bid
Government reconsiders 2026 World Cup broadcast bid
FOOTBALL: The government is reconsidering whether to pursue broadcasting rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after estimating the cost at more than B1.7 billion.
Government to prosecute oil hoarders over March fuel crisis
Government to prosecute oil hoarders over March fuel crisis
BANGKOK: The government will take legal action against oil traders who hoarded fuel, mainly diesel, on boats and trucks in March, the justice minister said yesterday (May 18).
Ministry rolls out five-point plan to prepare for drought
Ministry rolls out five-point plan to prepare for drought
BANGKOK: The government is introducing a five-point water management plan to prepare for possible droughts linked to the El Niño weather pattern, the Agriculture Ministry said yesterday (May 17).
Antonsen dashes Kunlavut’s dream
Antonsen dashes Kunlavut’s dream
BADMINTON: Anders Antonsen came from behind to defeat Kunlavut Vitidsarn in the BWF Thailand Open final yesterday (May 17), denying the Thai star his third win in his home tournament at Nimibutr Stadium in Bangkok.
Collision train driver on drugs, unlicensed
Collision train driver on drugs, unlicensed
BANGKOK: The driver of the freight train that hit a passenger bus and other vehicles on a congested Bangkok level crossing on Saturday (May 16) tested positive for drug abuse and did not have a rail transport licence, according to the rail transport chief.
Tourism strategy targets high-spending visitors
Tourism strategy targets high-spending visitors
BANGKOK: The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) has offered Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul a plan to drive high-value tourism over a four-year term.
Tourism wrestles with war's impact
Tourism wrestles with war's impact
BANGKOK: On Feb 28, when the US-Israeli war with Iran began, Thailand's tourism industry was looking forward to reaping the benefits of the final month of the high season.
Malykhin retires after reclaiming heavyweight title
Malykhin retires after reclaiming heavyweight title
MMA: Anatoly Malykhin reclaimed the ONE Championship heavyweight MMA title in brutal fashion on Friday (May 15) night – then dropped an even bigger bombshell.
Local firms urge high duties on Chinese EVs
Local firms urge high duties on Chinese EVs
BANGKOK: Thailand's automotive and auto parts associations are urging the government to impose steep import duties on Chinese battery electric vehicles (BEVs), warning that once the EV3.5 incentive scheme ends, a surge in imports could severely damage the domestic car industry.