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Thailand to host major IOC Youth festival this week
Thailand to host major IOC Youth festival this week
OLYMPICS: The finals of the inaugural United Through Sports World Virtual Youth Festival will be hosted in Thailand this week, International Olympic Committee (IOC) member Patama Leeswadstrakul said yesterday (Nov 16).
Ex-TAT governor loses final appeal against long prison sentence
Ex-TAT governor loses final appeal against long prison sentence
THAILAND: The bribery case over the hosting of the Bangkok International Film Festival came to an end yesterday (Nov 16), when the Supreme Court upheld long prison sentences for former Tourism Authority of Thailand governor Juthamas Siriwan and her daughter.
Let parliament do its job: Chuan
Let parliament do its job: Chuan
THAILAND: Parliament President Chuan Leekpai has urged protesters from the two opposing sides in the political conflict to leave the politicians alone so they can get on with their job.
‘Discipline’ can help cut road toll
‘Discipline’ can help cut road toll
THAILAND: A lack of discipline is a weakness among Thais but should be no barrier in tackling road accidents as long as they are determined to put it right, says Parliament President Chuan Leekpai.
Charter rewrite takes centre stage again
Charter rewrite takes centre stage again
THAILAND: Parliament returns tomorrow (Nov 17) for a two-day session and will decide the fate of seven charter amendment drafts after weeks of limbo.
Officials defend screening measures
Officials defend screening measures
BANGKOK: The discovery of an Indian patient with COVID-19 after he had stayed in Thailand for three months has raised questions about whether the Public Health Ministry is implementing measures aggressive enough to identify asymptomatic people at the kingdom’s borders.
Quarantine debate next week
Quarantine debate next week
BANGKOK: A proposal to reduce the mandatory quarantine period for foreign tourists from 14 to 10 days will be put forward to the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) for consideration next week amid Public Health Ministry advice that the infection is usually detected during the first 10 days.
Tokyo Olympic Games broadcast bonanza confirmed
Tokyo Olympic Games broadcast bonanza confirmed
OLYMPICS: Six local television channels will live broadcast the Tokyo Olympic Games next year with Thai sports fans also able to follow live action via mobile platforms.
Alro changes regulations on SorPorKor land use
Alro changes regulations on SorPorKor land use
BANGKOK: The Agricultural Land Reform Office (Alro) has revamped its regulations to allow SorPorKor landholders to develop their plots into apartment buildings, gas stations and food-processing plants, among others.
Bangkok set for day of rallies
Bangkok set for day of rallies
BANGKOK: Four events expected to draw large crowds, including three anti-government rallies, will take place in Bangkok today (Nov 14) with around 5,000 police officers assigned to ensure peace and order.
Dozens more placed under quarantine after contact with South Korean soldier
Dozens more placed under quarantine after contact with South Korean soldier
THAILAND: The number of people who came into close contact with a South Korean soldier who tested positive for COVID-19 after returning home from the kingdom has increased to 235, according to Opas Kankawinphong, acting director-general of the Department of Disease Control (DDC).
Tourism minister warns of domestic slowdown
Tourism minister warns of domestic slowdown
BANGKOK: Thailand’s tourism minister has warned that local demand is expected to drastically slow amid a slumping economy if there is no proper plan to reopen to tourists next year.
Monks barred from rallies
Monks barred from rallies
THAILAND: The National Office of Buddhism (NOB) has issued an order barring monks and novices from joining mass protests, its director Narong Songarom said. Monks who flout the ban could be defrocked.
Prayut awaits charter court ruling on residence
Prayut awaits charter court ruling on residence
THAILAND: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha remains tight-lipped on the approaching ruling by the Constitutional Court on an opposition challenge to his continuing to live in an army house - a decision which could jeopardise his premiership.
Quarantine alone ‘not enough’
Quarantine alone ‘not enough’
BANGKOK: A top Ministry of Public Health official on Monday urged the public to maintain all health and safety practices adopted at the height of the domestic COVID-19 infection period, warning that quarantine alone will not keep the country safe.
PM axes bill on military draft
PM axes bill on military draft
THAILAND: The Move Forward Party (MFP) has slammed Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s decision to refuse to endorse a bill to end military conscription that it sought to push through parliament.
No chance of coup, says army
No chance of coup, says army
THAILAND: Army chief Narongphan Jittkaewtae has ruled out any chance of a military coup to end the ongoing crisis, saying political problems must be solved by political means.
Biden win forecast to benefit Thailand
Biden win forecast to benefit Thailand
BANGKOK: Observers said Joe Biden’s victory in the United States’ presidential election would have a positive impact on Thailand, noting that ongoing trade tensions with China were likely to cool as the president-elect has vowed to resume constructive dialogue with all strategic partners.
Protesters ‘post’ letters to King after police fire water cannon
Protesters ‘post’ letters to King after police fire water cannon
BANGKOK: Police fired water cannon at anti-government protesters to prevent them from marching to the Royal Household Bureau at the Grand Palace in Bangkok on Sunday (Nov 8).
Police out in force at Royal Plaza
Police out in force at Royal Plaza
BANGKOK: Around 15 companies of crowd control police will be deployed at the Royal Plaza and the Bureau of the Royal Household to maintain law and order during today’s rally by anti-government protesters.