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Anutin outlines anti-graft priorities
Anutin outlines anti-graft priorities
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul led a declaration of intent on International Anti-Corruption Day on Tuesday (Dec 9), urging all sectors of society to uphold justice, honesty and integrity.
Indian tour groups cancel trips after flight chaos at home
Indian tour groups cancel trips after flight chaos at home
BANGKOK: Travel agents say 20% of Indian tour groups to Thailand have cancelled following massive flight cancellations by IndiGo, India's largest airline, while the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) views the impact as short term, expecting the market to still reach 2.4 million arrivals this year.
Owners of Goa 'Birch' bar flee to Phuket after deadly fire
Owners of Goa 'Birch' bar flee to Phuket after deadly fire
BANGKOK: The owners of an Indian nightclub fled to Phuket hours after a fire ripped through a nightclub in the western state of Goa, killing 25, authorities in India say.
SEA Games officially begin
SEA Games officially begin
SEA GAMES: Their Majesties The King and Queen opened the 33rd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) in Bangkok last night (Dec 9).
Thailand insists it was not aggressor in conflict
Thailand insists it was not aggressor in conflict
BANGKOK: Thailand has sought to convince the international community that it was not the aggressor in recent clashes with Cambodia, Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said yesterday (Dec 9), stressing Phnom Penh has consistently attempted to portray itself as a victim despite evidence to the contrary.
Economic Cabinet gives green light to retirement savings scheme
Economic Cabinet gives green light to retirement savings scheme
BANGKOK: The economic Cabinet on Monday (Dec 8) approved guidelines for a retirement savings scheme aimed at enabling people to support themselves in retirement while reducing the government welfare budget burden.
Thailand launches all-out SEA Games gold rush
Thailand launches all-out SEA Games gold rush
SEA GAMES: The 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games - Thailand’s biggest sporting event of the year - will officially begin today (Dec 9) with an opening ceremony at Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok.
Thai F-16 razes border casino
Thai F-16 razes border casino
BANGKOK: A Thai F-16 has destroyed a casino used as a Cambodian drone control station, and the air force is now targeting rocket bases that threaten Thai communities, according to the Royal Thai Army.
Government hunts for revenue as debt mounts
Government hunts for revenue as debt mounts
BANGKOK: The government's growing interest burden has steadily eroded treasury reserves over the past four years, prompting the administration to urgently look for ways to increase revenue before the country's credit rating is adversely affected.
Cambodian attacks injure Thai soldiers, prompt border evacuations
Cambodian attacks injure Thai soldiers, prompt border evacuations
SI SA KET: The Second Army Region has ordered evacuations from border communities in four northeastern provinces after a 35-minute armed clash with Cambodian forces in Si Sa Ket province yesterday (Dec 7), during which two Thai soldiers were injured.
Thai airport tax to rise 53% for international flights
Thai airport tax to rise 53% for international flights
BANGKOK: The Civil Aviation Board has approved a 53% increase in the passenger service charge, commonly known as the airport tax, for outbound passengers on international flights.
Stray shells prompt stern warning
Stray shells prompt stern warning
BANGKOK: The Chief of Defence Forces has warned of stern measures after shells from Myanmar injured civilians in Tak province.
Opposition renews call to axe Thamanat
Opposition renews call to axe Thamanat
BANGKOK: The opposition People’s Party has renewed its demand for the removal of Deputy Prime Minister Thamanat Prompow, warning that his continued Cabinet presence could compromise investigations into a major transnational crime and money-laundering network.
Top events to watch during the SEA Games
Top events to watch during the SEA Games
SEA GAMES: The upcoming 33rd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) will no doubt provide a great range of sporting action for enthusiasts to gorge on during its 12-day duration.
Domestic airfares continue to decrease
Domestic airfares continue to decrease
BANGKOK: Despite a dispute over expensive airfares to flood-stricken Hat Yai, average domestic ticket prices this year continued to decline, as low-cost carriers fled from underperforming Chinese routes to add domestic flights and avoid competition with state-backed Chinese airlines.
Afternoon alcohol ban lifted, effective immediately
Afternoon alcohol ban lifted, effective immediately
BANGKOK: Registered outlets can now sell alcoholic beverages during the previously banned period of 2pm to 5pm, with a one hour extension of time for customers in licensed premises at night to finish their drinks.
Airlines ‘keen to expand direct flights’
Airlines ‘keen to expand direct flights’
BANGKOK: Several international airlines, including carriers from the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Japan, have shown interest in expanding direct flight routes to Thailand, says the Airports of Thailand (AoT).
Cabinet rejects extra-holiday plan for 2026
Cabinet rejects extra-holiday plan for 2026
BANGKOK: The Cabinet scrapped a plan to create additional holidays next year to promote tourism in Thailand yesterday (Dec 2), as ministers fretted about disruption of economic activity.
Thais begin bid to end title drought
Thais begin bid to end title drought
FOOTBALL: Putting a troubled build-up behind, Thailand go into their opening 2025 SEA Games game against Timor-Leste tonight (Dec 3) with a single-minded resolve to end the country’s gold medal drought at the biennial tournament.
Afternoon alcohol ban to be lifted in time for New Year
Afternoon alcohol ban to be lifted in time for New Year
BANGKOK: Deputy Prime Minister Sophon Zarum has reassured Thai business operators that the ban on alcohol sales between 2pm and 5pm will be lifted in time for the New Year holiday.