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Woman faces arrest for pimping kid
Woman faces arrest for pimping kid
BANGKOK: Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for a 29-year-old woman accused of forcing her 12-year-old daughter to work at a massage parlour in central Tokyo, prompting coordinated action among law enforcement agencies in Thailand, Japan, and Taiwan.
Government deploys ‘all resources’ for stricken Hat Yai
Government deploys ‘all resources’ for stricken Hat Yai
HAT YAI: Security forces and emergency crews have been instructed to mobilise all resources at hand to save Hat Yai, as severe flooding inundated large parts of the city.
Thai cats are now officially national symbols
Thai cats are now officially national symbols
BANGKOK: Thailand’s Cabinet has approved a proposal to recognise Thai cats as a national pet symbol, aiming to preserve their heritage and boost economic potential.
Floods ravage Hat Yai as heavy rain in South continues
Floods ravage Hat Yai as heavy rain in South continues
SONGKHLA: Persistent rain has caused severe flooding in Hat Yai district of the southern border province of Songkhla on Saturday (Nov 22).
Investors urged to target AI, healthcare and gold in 2026
Investors urged to target AI, healthcare and gold in 2026
BANGKOK: Artificial intelligence (AI) technology, healthcare stocks and gold will lead the investment market in 2026, which is expected to be another highly volatile year, with Thai equities recovering gradually, says Krungsri Asset Management (KSAM).
PTT ready to walk away from EV venture
PTT ready to walk away from EV venture
BANGKOK: The Thai oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc is considering offloading its stake in an electric vehicle (EV) joint venture as it seeks to improve cash flow and brace for a sluggish Thai and global economy next year.
Pawn shop lending growth skyrockets
Pawn shop lending growth skyrockets
BANGKOK: Easy Money, one of the country's leading pawn shop operators, expects to record its highest loan growth in two decades this year, driven largely by surging gold prices.
All 14 tourists rescued after boat capsizes off Pattaya
All 14 tourists rescued after boat capsizes off Pattaya
PATTAYA: All 14 passengers were rescued after a chartered fishing boat capsized off the coast of Pattaya on Friday (Nov 21), with the skipper found unconscious but alive and brought ashore for emergency treatment.
Minister vows VAT increases
Minister vows VAT increases
BANGKOK: The Finance Ministry plans to gradually raise the value-added tax (VAT) rate by an additional 1.5 percentage points to 8.5% by 2028, Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas said on Thursday.
Crackdown on gang faking Thai citizenship
Crackdown on gang faking Thai citizenship
CHIANG MAI: Five government agencies have launched a joint operation to dismantle a network involved in granting fraudulent permanent residency to foreigners.
'Investment fast pass' set to go to economic Cabinet
'Investment fast pass' set to go to economic Cabinet
BANGKOK: Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas says he will submit the ‘Thailand Fast Pass’ project ‒ an initiative aimed at expediting domestic investment ‒ to the economic Cabinet on Monday (Nov 24).
Police transfers face scrutiny
Police transfers face scrutiny
BANGKOK: Allegations that senior officers in Royal Thai Police (RTP) Region 8 solicited bribes in exchange for appointments and transfers have prompted an urgent investigation.
Thai racing driver Tasanapol elevated to Formula 2 ranks
Thai racing driver Tasanapol elevated to Formula 2 ranks
MOTORSPORTS: Thailand’s rising star driver Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak will compete in Formula 2 next season after signing with ART Grand Prix, the French team confirmed on Tuesday (Nov 18).
Government seeks US help on peace deal
Government seeks US help on peace deal
BANGKOK: Thailand has urged the United States to help pressure Cambodia to comply with the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord signed on Oct 26 on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit in Malaysia.
Cambodia accused of dishonouring its fallen soldiers
Cambodia accused of dishonouring its fallen soldiers
BANGKOK: The Thai army has accused Phnom Penh of dishonouring the Cambodian soldiers who died in recent border clashes, and of disseminating false information to tarnish Thailand’s reputation.
Thaksin parole odds ‘up in air’
Thaksin parole odds ‘up in air’
BANGKOK: Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s prospects for parole have become highly uncertain after the Department of Corrections was instructed to review the criteria governing parole and related procedures.
Government vows action over price hikes
Government vows action over price hikes
BANGKOK: The government is taking decisive action against shops that raised prices after joining the ‘Khon La Khrueng Plus’ co-payment scheme, following a slew of complaints that point to widespread abuse of the programme's benefits.
January House dissolution date confirmed
January House dissolution date confirmed
BANGKOK: Prime Minister’s Office Minister Paradorn Prissanananthakul said yesterday (Nov 17) that the government’s timeline for dissolving the House at the end of January remains unchanged, while the government is fully prepared for a no-confidence debate, if held.
Ratchanok, mixed duo go big in Japan
Ratchanok, mixed duo go big in Japan
BADMINTON: It was a great day for Thai badminton yesterday (Nov 16) at the Kumamoto Masters Japan 2025 as Ratchanok Intanon won the women’s singles title while Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Supissara Paewsampran won the mixed doubles.
US halts Thai trade talks over peace pact compliance
US halts Thai trade talks over peace pact compliance
BANGKOK: The United States has suspended trade negotiations with Thailand after the latter announced it was halting all work on a peace agreement signed with Cambodia last month, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Saturday (Nov 15).