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Kulabdam puts faith in his might to tame Sangmanee
Kulabdam puts faith in his might to tame Sangmanee
MMA: Kulabdam “Left Meteorite” Sor Jor Piek Uthai and Sangmanee “The Million Dollar Baby” Klong Suan Plu Resort, two of Thailand’s most prominent young fighters, will lock horns in the ONE Championship ring in Bangkok tonight (Aug 21).
Cabinet approves new driving licence rules for big bikes
Cabinet approves new driving licence rules for big bikes
BANGKOK: Additional requirements for people seeking to obtain or renew a driver’s licence have been approved by the Cabinet, according to the Department of Land Transport.
Protection offered to key witness in Boss case
Protection offered to key witness in Boss case
BANGKOK: A witness protection programme is ready to provide protection to the key witness in Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya’s hit-and-run case, says Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin.
Police ‘botched Boss report’
Police ‘botched Boss report’
THAILAND: The police panel probing the alleged mishandling of the 2012 hit-and-run case wrapped up its investigation yesterday (Aug 19). Twenty police were found to be negligent in the probe, said assistant national police chief Pol Lt Gen Jaruwat Waisaya, in his capacity as deputy chairman of the panel.
State of emergency likely to be extended
State of emergency likely to be extended
THAILAND: A sub-committee of the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration has proposed the state of emergency be extended until the end of September to allow continued compulsory quarantining of people arriving from abroad.
Nate won’t face ‘Boss’ case probe
Nate won’t face ‘Boss’ case probe
THAILAND: The Public Prosecutor Commission yesterday (Aug 18) decided not to set up a panel to investigate Deputy Attorney-General Nate Naksuk over his decision to drop Red Bull scion Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya’s reckless driving causing death charge in the 2012 hit-and-run case.
Last two bodies from Samui ferry sinking retrieved
Last two bodies from Samui ferry sinking retrieved
THAILAND: The bodies of the last two people missing after a ferry capsized off Koh Samui island on Aug 1 have been retrieved.
Phuket tourism plan due on Oct 1
Phuket tourism plan due on Oct 1
BANGKOK: The Tourism and Sports Ministry aims to introduce its “Safe and Sealed” tourism plan in Phuket by Oct 1, while operators in Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai are teaming up as a northern hub for long-stay travellers.
50,000 Thai workers to head overseas
50,000 Thai workers to head overseas
THAILAND: Labour Minister Suchat Chomklin revealed yesterday (Aug 16) his ministry is aiming to send more than 50,000 Thai workers overseas by September due to the kingdom’s success in handling the COVID-19 outbreak.
Toddler left in hot van dies after four days in coma
Toddler left in hot van dies after four days in coma
THAILAND: A two-year-old boy who was left in a hot van outside a childcare centre for six hours died last night (Aug 15), four days after he fell into a coma.
Student leader arrested ahead of rally
Student leader arrested ahead of rally
BANGKOK: Student leader Parit Chiwarak was arrested on Friday (Aug 14) on multiple charges including sedition, as tensions escalate ahead of a major pro-democracy rally planned for Sunday afternoon in Bangkok.
Death sentences in Koh Tao killings commuted
Death sentences in Koh Tao killings commuted
BANGKOK: The two Myanmar men ssentenced to death for the murder of two British backpackers on Koh Tao in 2014 have had their sentences commuted to life in prison under a royal decree, the lawyer representing the two men, Zaw Lin and Win Zaw Htun, said on Friday (Aug 14).
Revival of global flights tops agenda, Phuket cited best suited to receive first international tourists
Revival of global flights tops agenda, Phuket cited best suited to receive first international tourists
BANGKOK: Tour operators plan to speak with the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) about lifting restrictions on international commercial flights in the fourth quarter to allow the Safe and Sealed plan to take shape.
Young guns rule the roost at badminton national championships
Young guns rule the roost at badminton national championships
BADMINTON: Kunlavut Vitidsarn and Phittayaporn Chaiwan were crowned singles champions while Supak Jomkoh landed a couple of titles on the final day of the 2020 Toyota Thailand Badminton Championships yesterday (Aug 13).
House grills Nate over ‘Boss’ move
House grills Nate over ‘Boss’ move
BANGKOK: Deputy Attorney-General Nate Naksuk was grilled on Thursday (Aug 13) during a joint sitting of two House committees that demanded to know why he did not indict Red Bull scion Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya.
Thai leagues get go-ahead to allow fans
Thai leagues get go-ahead to allow fans
FOOTBALL: The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has allowed fans to watch domestic league matches when they restart next month, the Football Association of Thailand (FAT) announced yesterday (Aug 13).
New status sought for Thai soup
New status sought for Thai soup
THAILAND: The Ministry of Culture is applying to have Thailand’s world-famous hot and sour prawn soup, Tom Yum Gung, registered with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) as an Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Asia’s qualifying round for World Cup put off to 2021
Asia’s qualifying round for World Cup put off to 2021
FOOTBALL: The remaining matches in Asia’s qualifying round for the 2022 Qatar World Cup and the 2023 Asian Cup have been postponed until next year due to the coronavirus pandemic, world governing body FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said yesterday (Aug 12).
No end in sight for flights ban
No end in sight for flights ban
THAILAND: The ban on international commercial flights will remain in force while the COVID-19 pandemic situation remains critical in many countries, the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) said yesterday (Aug 12).
Deputy AG who dropped Red Bull case quits
Deputy AG who dropped Red Bull case quits
THAILAND: Deputy Attorney-General Nate Naksuk, who dismissed the reckless driving charge against Red Bull scion Vorayuth Yoovidhya, has tendered his resignation.