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Protesters arrested on Saturday allowed bail
Protesters arrested on Saturday allowed bail
THAILAND: The 16 protesters who were arrested while taking part in a rally at Sanam Luang on Saturday (Mar 20) have each been released on B35,000 bail.
Prayut relaxed over charter change
Prayut relaxed over charter change
THAILAND: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha insists he is not concerned about the constitution being amended and says if people think he merely wants to extend his hold on power, the solution is simple: don’t vote for him next time.
Quarantine period cut to 10 days
Quarantine period cut to 10 days
THAILAND: The quarantine period for arrivals into Thailand has been shortened to 10 days from 14, effective next month.
Phuket to submit plan to reopen July 1
Phuket to submit plan to reopen July 1
BANGKOK: Phuket will submit its reopening plan to the Centre for Economic Situation Administration (CESA) for approval this Friday (Mar 26) in a bid to let inoculated tourists visit without quarantine in July, while Samui also hastened the reopening process with a sealed model.
‘We did nothing wrong,’ say police
‘We did nothing wrong,’ say police
THAILAND: Police have defended their harsh actions against protesters at Sanam Luang on Saturday night (Mar 20) amid mounting criticism from activists and academics.
Heartbreak for Thai ace Pornpawee
Heartbreak for Thai ace Pornpawee
BADMINTON: Pornpawee Chochuwong’s bid for her first major title ended in disappointment as she lost to Nozomi Okuhara in the final of the US$850,000 (B26 million) All England Open Badminton Championships yesterday (Mar 21).
Thai-UK pact sets stage for agreement negotiations
Thai-UK pact sets stage for agreement negotiations
THAILAND: The UK and Thailand plan to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to set up a Joint Trade Committee on Commerce and Economic Cooperation, paving the way for a future free trade agreement (FTA) after Brexit.
Pathum United officially crowned new T1 champs
Pathum United officially crowned new T1 champs
FOOTBALL: BG Pathum United’s 2-0 home victory over Ratchaburi served as the icing on the cake as the Rabbits lifted their first-ever Thai League 1 trophy last night (Mar 20).
Pornpawee eyes All England glory
Pornpawee eyes All England glory
BADMINTON: Pornpawee Chochuwong will vie for the All England Open women’s singles title after reaching the final of the sport’s oldest tournament in Birmingham, England, yesterday (Mar 20).
Government ready to order 5m more virus jabs from China
Government ready to order 5m more virus jabs from China
THAILAND: The Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO) plans to order another five million doses of China-based Sinovac, after two million doses arrived yesterday (Mar 20) amid the emerging new cluster infection in Bang Khae fresh market in the capital.
Police crack down hard on latest rally
Police crack down hard on latest rally
THAILAND: Police fired rubber bullets, tear gas and water cannon at protesters as another anti-government rally descended into violence last night (Mar 20).
Prison sentences, fines for football match-fixers
Prison sentences, fines for football match-fixers
FOOTBALL: The Criminal Court yesterday (Mar 18) sentenced 15 people, including eight former Thai Premier League footballers, to between one and five years in prison, in a major match-fixing case that started in 2017.
New Krabi airport terminal to open in October
New Krabi airport terminal to open in October
KRABI: A third terminal at Krabi Airport is expected to open in October to double the airport’s passenger handling capacity, according to the Department of Airports (DoA).
‘Big Joke’ gets advisory job at RTP
‘Big Joke’ gets advisory job at RTP
THAILAND: Surachate ‘Big Joke’ Hakparn will work in an advisory position, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said yesterday (Mar 17), confirming speculation that he would be assigned to a new post at the Royal Thai Police (RTP).
Detained migrants infected
Detained migrants infected
THAILAND: A police investigation is under way because 77 illegal migrants, most of them from Myanmar, appear to have contracted COVID-19 while being detained at an Immigration Bureau centre.
Ratchanok targets semis place at All England Open
Ratchanok targets semis place at All England Open
BADMINTON: Ratchanok Intanon will lead the Thai challenge at the All England Open, which begins today (Mar 17) in Birmingham.
Government, China envoy discuss arms maintenance depot
Government, China envoy discuss arms maintenance depot
THAILAND: Thailand and China discussed a proposal to develop an arms maintenance depot in the country during a meeting at Government House yesterday (Mar 16).
Songkran hit with water splashing ban
Songkran hit with water splashing ban
THAILAND: Water splashing, powder smearing and foam parties will not be allowed during the Songkran festival next month, Culture Minister Itthiphol Kunplome said yesterday (Mar 16).
Chinese faker ran illegal businesses worth billions
Chinese faker ran illegal businesses worth billions
THAILAND: The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is hunting a Chinese man who illegally obtained Thai identification documents which he used to set up businesses with registered capital of more than B3.6 billion.
PM, ministers get COVID-19 shots
PM, ministers get COVID-19 shots
THAILAND: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and other cabinet ministers were inoculated against COVID-19 at Government House in Bangkok this morning (Mar 16).