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TBA pins its hopes on local coaching staff
TBA pins its hopes on local coaching staff
BOXING: The Thailand Boxing Association (TBA) is now looking forward to life without Cuban coach Juan Fontanills, President Pichai Chunhavajira said yesterday (Aug 31).
Muay Thai cries foul as COVID bites
Muay Thai cries foul as COVID bites
MUAY THAI: Scores of Muay Thai enthusiasts rallied outside the Tourism and Sports Ministry yesterday (Aug 31) to pressure the government into allowing competitons of the sport to be held freely around the country.
Negligence in ‘Boss’ case, admits PM
Negligence in ‘Boss’ case, admits PM
THAILAND: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has admitted there was negligence in the handling of the 2012 hit-and-run case involving Red Bull scion Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya.
BoT warns of tourism meltdown
BoT warns of tourism meltdown
BANGKOK: Thailand’s tourism industry will face greater risks next year if the government continues to restrict foreign travellers from entering the country, says the Bank of Thailand.
Government backs off subs deal
Government backs off subs deal
THAILAND: The government has decided to temporarily back off from the controversial purchase of two submarines worth B22.5 billion from China after the Chinese government allowed the purchase to be delayed for a year, a source said.
‘Surprising’ new issues uncovered by ‘Boss’ probe
‘Surprising’ new issues uncovered by ‘Boss’ probe
THAILAND: The government committee probing the alleged mishandling of the 2012 hit-and-run case of Red Bull scion Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya has found solid evidence to prove the presence of serious problems in both the police and the prosecution, said Vicha Mahakun, chairman of the committee.
Suwat to succeed Chakthip as police chief
Suwat to succeed Chakthip as police chief
BANGKOK: Deputy national police chief Suwat Chaengyodsuk has been picked to succeed Pol Gen Chakthip Chaijinda, who will retire at the end of next month.
Chaos as anti-government protesters remove police barriers
Chaos as anti-government protesters remove police barriers
BANGKOK: There was chaos in front of Samran Rat police station in Bangkok this morning (Aug 28) as anti-government activists arrived to acknowledge charges stemming from a rally on July 18.
CCSA names groups that can return
CCSA names groups that can return
BANGKOK: Long-term foreign residents and foreigners with permanent residences in Thailand stranded overseas will receive priority when seeking to return to Thailand, under strict disease control measures, the head of a panel under the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) said.
Govt agrees on charter path
Govt agrees on charter path
BANGKOK: Parties in the coalition government have agreed on a single version of a motion to initiate a constitutional amendment, which includes details of the formation of a panel which would write a new charter.
School master sentenced to death for gold-shop murder-robbery
School master sentenced to death for gold-shop murder-robbery
THAILAND: The Criminal Court today (Aug 27) sentenced a school master to death for shooting dead three people, a young boy and two adults, while robbing a gold shop in a Lop Buri mall on Jan 9.
Prayut backs return of tourists
Prayut backs return of tourists
THAILAND: The country needs to attract foreign tourists back and have a welcoming system of disease control in place, so local people can start earning money again, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said yesterday (Aug 26).
Students submit manifesto
Students submit manifesto
THAILAND: Student leaders from the Free Youth Group yesterday (Aug 26) submitted their 10-point manifesto on reforming the monarchy to a House committee on politics for consideration.
Court approves new arrest warrant for ‘Boss’
Court approves new arrest warrant for ‘Boss’
THAILAND: The Bangkok South Criminal Court yesterday (Aug 25) approved an arrest warrant for three charges against Red Bull scion Vorayuth “Boss”’ Yoovidhya based on new evidence in a fatal hit-and-case in 2012.
Prisons being developed as tourist attractions
Prisons being developed as tourist attractions
THAILAND: The Corrections Department is working on plans to turn 72 prisons across the country into tourist attractions, Justice Minister Somsak Thepsuthin revealed yesterday (Aug 24).
Boxing coach Fontanills quits, rules out return
Boxing coach Fontanills quits, rules out return
BOXING: Cuba’s Juan Fontanills says he has quit as coach of the national team because top officials at the Thailand Boxing Association (TBA) intervened in his job.
Government launches Center for Economic Situation Administration
Government launches Center for Economic Situation Administration
BANGKOK: Another government-backed centre has been established for the purpose of managing an economy rattled by the pandemic crisis, with redundancy and business interest as the core qualms expressed over the move.
Phang Nga woman gets 50 years for offering girl for sex
Phang Nga woman gets 50 years for offering girl for sex
PHUKET: The Phang Nga Provincial Court has handed a 50-year jail term to an elderly woman found guilty of offering a 14-year-old girl, the daughter of a friend, for sex to a local politician last year.
TAT takes a gamble promoting Phuket Model
TAT takes a gamble promoting Phuket Model
BANGKOK: Thailand has to risk reopening borders to tourists with a pilot project in October acting as a decisive point for the inbound market in the upcoming high season, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
B22.5bn sub buy gets nod
B22.5bn sub buy gets nod
BANGKOK: A House subcommittee scrutinising the budget bill for the fiscal 2021 approved the navy’s controversial procurement of two submarines worth B22.5 billion from China, though not unanimously.