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Champions meet leaders in mouthwatering clash
Champions meet leaders in mouthwatering clash
FOOTBALL: Thai League 1 champions Chiang Rai United host leaders BG Pathum United in the top-of-the-table clash today (Oct 31).
Young cop made to publicly explain banner criticising bosses
Young cop made to publicly explain banner criticising bosses
THAILAND: A low-ranking Border Patrol policeman has explained how a photo of him appeared on social media holding up a banner accusing his superiors of not passing on the full payments due for overtime worked during the COVID-19 lockdown.
US cuts tariff benefits for Thailand in pork dispute
US cuts tariff benefits for Thailand in pork dispute
THAILAND: Washington will eliminate some tariff benefits for Thailand, saying the country has failed to allow imports of pork from US producers, the US Trade Representative (USTR) announced yesterday (Oct 30).
No coup, deputy PM insists
No coup, deputy PM insists
BANGKOK: Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon on Thursday (Oct 29) brushed aside a call by a former yellow-shirt protest leader for a coup to pave the way for the establishment of a national unity government to defuse the political conflict.
Phangan voted Asia’s ‘third best’ island
Phangan voted Asia’s ‘third best’ island
THAILAND: Koh Phangan in Surat Thani has been voted the third best island in Asia, according to the readers’ choice awards by travel magazine Conde Nast Traveler.
MP faces probe over arm-slitting incident
MP faces probe over arm-slitting incident
BANGKOK: Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) MP Sira Jenjaka said he will petition the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to remove from office a Pheu Thai MP who slit his arm during a parliament debate on Tuesday (Oct 27) for allegedly breaching an ethical code.
Big bike riders set to face tough tests
Big bike riders set to face tough tests
BANGKOK: The Land Transport Department has issued new criteria for big bike riders, saying they must bring medical certificates when applying for a driving licence.
Emergency decree extended to curb coronavirus
Emergency decree extended to curb coronavirus
THAILAND: Government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said today (Oct 28) the cabinet agreed to extend the emergency decree for another month.
Reconciliation panel on cards
Reconciliation panel on cards
THAILAND: Parliament is considering a proposal to form a reconciliation committee consisting of representatives of all stakeholders to resolve the ongoing political conflict.
TAT: Building Chinese market part of STV
TAT: Building Chinese market part of STV
BANGKOK: As the majority of foreigners signing up under the special tourist visa (STV) are from China, Thailand may gradually build up this market for a healthier rebound of around 7.4 million arrivals next year, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Demonstrators ask US to stop ‘hybrid war’ against Thailand
Demonstrators ask US to stop ‘hybrid war’ against Thailand
THAILAND: Pro-monarchy activists showed up in front of the United States embassy in Bangkok today (Oct 27), asking Washington to stop its “hybrid war” in Thailand.
Government checks ASQ after woman infected
Government checks ASQ after woman infected
THAILAND: The Public Health Ministry is vowing to beef up its Alternative State Quarantine (ASQ) standards after a Frenchwoman appeared to have contracted COVID-19 while staying at her hotel in Samut Prakan.
Charter change boost
Charter change boost
THAILAND: A bid to amend the 2017 constitution is likely to be hastened when parliament reconvenes next month after Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha told a special meeting yesterday (Oct 26) that the scrutiny process should be completed by December.
Provincial elections set for Dec 20
Provincial elections set for Dec 20
THAILAND: After a six-year wait, the Election Commission (EC) has officially set Dec 20 for the elections of chairmen and members of provincial administration organisations (PAO) in 76 provinces nationwide outside Bangkok.
House convenes to solve crisis
House convenes to solve crisis
THAILAND: House Speaker Chuan Leekpai has called on MPs and senators to make a concerted effort to find a solution to the political conflict during the two-day special parliamentary session which started today (Oct 26).
Thousands pack Ratchaprasong to call for Prayut’s ouster
Thousands pack Ratchaprasong to call for Prayut’s ouster
BANGKOK: Thousands of anti-government protesters filled Ratchaprasong intersection on Sunday (Oct 25), calling for Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to step down.
Govt struggles with ‘tech-savvy’ protesters
Govt struggles with ‘tech-savvy’ protesters
THAILAND: The government is struggling to deal with tech-savvy youth-led demonstrators who make the most use of information and communication technologies and social media platforms as a major tool in their anti-government campaign, academics and former protest leaders said.
Government urged to hasten economic partnership with China
Government urged to hasten economic partnership with China
THAILAND: The Thai-Chinese Chamber of Commerce has urged the government to speed up its economic partnership with China, noting that cooperation would ease Thailand’s economic rehabilitation.
Job woes add to swelling debt load
Job woes add to swelling debt load
BANGKOK: A rising under-employment rate driven by the COVID-19 crisis will further aggravate the country’s swelling household debt and borrowers’ debt-servicing struggles, says the Bank of Thailand chief.
PPRP MPs to hold royalist activities
PPRP MPs to hold royalist activities
BANGKOK: The ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) will ask its MPs to organise activities in their constituencies to show loyalty to the monarchy.