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Neighbour shot in dispute over teen son’s loud music
Neighbour shot in dispute over teen son’s loud music
THAILAND: A policeman has been charged with the attempted murder of his neighbour, who was shot twice in a dispute over his son’s stubborn insistence on playing very loud music at his home in Krasang district, Buri Ram.
Expect cuts in subsidy, Thai League 1 clubs told
Expect cuts in subsidy, Thai League 1 clubs told
FOOTBALL: Football Association of Thailand (FAT) president Pol Gen Somyot Poompunmuang has admitted that finding a broadcaster to replace TrueVisions for the delayed Thai League 1 matches would not be easy.
Meth floods back at end of lockdown
Meth floods back at end of lockdown
THAILAND: Crystal methamphetamine has now begun to flood into Thailand after the Myanmar authorities recently cracked down on narcotics production and the COVID-19 pandemic caused smuggling delays, according to the country’s drug tsar.
COVID infected Egyptian soldier triggers Rayong inquiry
COVID infected Egyptian soldier triggers Rayong inquiry
THAILAND: The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has been taking urgent measures after an Egyptian soldier confirmed to be infected with COVID-19 was found to have visited shopping malls in Rayong province.
COVID vaccine ready ‘next year’
COVID vaccine ready ‘next year’
THAILAND: CU-Cov19 - a novel coronavirus vaccine being developed by a Thai research team in collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania - is expected to enter mass production by the end of the third quarter next year, the research team said yesterday (July 12).
True refuses to beam rescheduled T1 matches live beyond this year
True refuses to beam rescheduled T1 matches live beyond this year
FOOTBALL: TrueVisions, the Thai League 1 broadcaster, insists it will not show live matches beyond this year.
Jumbo death spurs call to shun plastic bags
Jumbo death spurs call to shun plastic bags
The latest loss of a wild elephant which died with plastic bags in its intestines and stomach showed the public campaign to reduce plastic bags was ’falling on deaf ears’, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa says.
Amateur Kan proves a cut above the pros
Amateur Kan proves a cut above the pros
GOLF: Amateur Kan Bunnabodee beat professionals to win the Singha-SAT Thai LPGA Championship in Hua Hin yesterday (July 10).
Thailand, US plot post-outbreak future
Thailand, US plot post-outbreak future
THAILAND: Thailand and the United States have pledged to strengthen military ties and cooperate in boosting their economies in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.
US pledges to help deter trafficking
US pledges to help deter trafficking
THAILAND: United States ambassador Michael George DeSombre yesterday (July 9) pledged to assist Thailand in achieving its goal to be upgraded from Tier 2 in the US Trafficking in Person Report (TIP) to Tier 1.
Push for total Thai ban on wildlife trade
Push for total Thai ban on wildlife trade
THAILAND: Activists campaigning against wildlife crime say Thailand could be a global leader in stopping pandemics by further cracking down on and ceasing to be a gateway for the illegal wildlife trade.
Rangsrid vows to raise Thai golf to world level
Rangsrid vows to raise Thai golf to world level
GOLF: Rangsrid Luxitanond was elected unopposed as president of the Thailand Golf Association for a seventh term yesterday (July 8).
No US base in Thailand: Apirat
No US base in Thailand: Apirat
THAILAND: Army chief Apirat Kongsompong has denied the US is looking to set up a military base on Thai soil.
‘Travel bubbles’ plan tipped to be put on ice
‘Travel bubbles’ plan tipped to be put on ice
BANGKOK: Travel bubbles are likely to be delayed after several countries eyed for the scheme have seen a resurgence of COVID-19 cases, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT).
Taweesilp frets as survey shows Thais relaxed about virus risk
Taweesilp frets as survey shows Thais relaxed about virus risk
THAILAND: The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) yesterday (July 6) warned there was still a risk of new COVID-19 infections, citing the fact that more than 3,000 illegal migrant workers have been caught trying to sneak into Thailand.
Government backs ‘monkey business’
Government backs ‘monkey business’
THAILAND: The Commerce Ministry, coconut farmers and monkey school owners have dismissed claims by an animal rights group that monkeys trained to pick coconuts were maltreated and announced plans to take foreign diplomats on a visit to see the monkeys at work for themselves.
Task force to be formed to track tourists
Task force to be formed to track tourists
THAILAND: The Royal Thai Police is forming a special task force to track down tourists infected with COVID-19 as Thailand prepares to reopen its airspace to travellers.
Government defends medical tourism
Government defends medical tourism
THAILAND: The government will only allow foreign patients who have tested negative for COVID-19 to enter Thailand for treatment, the Public Health Ministry said yesterday (July 5), moving to allay public concerns over the matter.
Locals pin hopes on travel bubble
Locals pin hopes on travel bubble
BANGKOK: Most Thais prefer the travel bubble scheme to have strict regulations for entry, but they would allow in more than 2,000 people a day because it would help revive the economy.
Chinese tourists for Phuket ‘bubble’
Chinese tourists for Phuket ‘bubble’
PHUKET: The Tourism and Sports Ministry will target specific provinces in China in a campaign to attract visitors back the resort island as travel restrictions are eased.