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PM, ministers survive censure debate
PM, ministers survive censure debate
THAILAND: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and five other cabinet ministers have survived the no-confidence motion even though two of them were not grilled during the four-day debate.
Man arrested for putting cameras in public toilets
Man arrested for putting cameras in public toilets
THAILAND: An IT worker was arrested in Pathum Thani on Wednesday (Feb 26) for allegedly setting up spy cameras in women’s public restrooms in a bid to sell the videos on social media.
Thai Taekwondo star Panipak top bet for Tokyo gold
Thai Taekwondo star Panipak top bet for Tokyo gold
TAEKWONDO: Thai taekwondo star Panipak Wongpattanakit is aiming to win gold at the 2020 Olympic Games.
Warrant issued for Plodprasop’s arrest
Warrant issued for Plodprasop’s arrest
THAILAND: An arrest warrant has been issued for former deputy prime minister Plodprasop Suraswadi, after he failed to show up at the Supreme Court to hear the court strike down his appeal against a two-year prison sentence for abuse of power.
People who hide travel history could face fines, imprisonment
People who hide travel history could face fines, imprisonment
THAILAND: The Public Health Ministry is warning people against withholding information to public health officials and suggesting state agencies and companies issue an advisory and/or a temporary ban on visits to COVID-19 affected countries, as it steps up efforts to contain the spread of the virus.
COVID-19 infected man conceals truth, national total hits 40
COVID-19 infected man conceals truth, national total hits 40
THAILAND: An elderly man has put 30 staff of B.Care Medical Center in Bangkok’s Sai Mai district at risk of contracting the novel coronavirus after denying he had travelled overseas.
Government accused of being too submissive to China
Government accused of being too submissive to China
THAILAND: The opposition zeroed in on the government’s economic “submissiveness” to China during the no-confidence debate yesterday (Feb 25).
Property market growth forecast cut
Property market growth forecast cut
BANGKOK: Residential property market growth this year has been cut to 3-5% from 5-7% following lowered GDP growth forecasts of 1.5-2.5% amid the spread of the recent coronavirus outbreak, says the Real Estate Information Center (REIC).
Two new COVID-19 cases reported in Thailand
Two new COVID-19 cases reported in Thailand
THAILAND: The Public Health Ministry today (Feb 25) announced two new Thai COVID-19 cases: a woman, 31, whose relative visited Guangzhou and a male driver of Chinese tourists, 29, as the total number of local cases rose to 37.
Ex-minister Banyin faces murder rap
Ex-minister Banyin faces murder rap
THAILAND: Former deputy commerce minister Banyin Tangpakorn and five other suspects are facing six charges including premeditated murder.
Airlines scramble to slash ticket prices
Airlines scramble to slash ticket prices
BANGKOK: The unease caused by COVID-19 is expected to drag down Thai tourism for more than six months, triggering airlines to slash ticket prices to steer the market, while Nok Air and Nokscoot cut pilots and cabin crew to save costs.
Majority view Thai media as ethical, says Poll
Majority view Thai media as ethical, says Poll
THAILAND: A recent survey by National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll, reveals that a majority of people believe Thai media have strong journalistic ethics but still require urgent reform.
Pornpawee stuns Marin in decider
Pornpawee stuns Marin in decider
BADMINTON: Pornpawee Chochuwong claimed her first World Tour Super 300 title, winning the US$170,000 (B5.4 million) BWF Spain Masters in Barcelona yesterday (Feb 23).
Hundreds rally for justice at Thammasat
Hundreds rally for justice at Thammasat
THAILAND: Hundreds of people gathered at the Tha Prachan campus of Thammasat University last night (Feb 22) to demand a return of justice in the country following the dissolution of the Future Forward Party.
Govt steps up virus testing
Govt steps up virus testing
THAILAND: The Ministry of Public Health has tightened screening criteria for people in eight provinces popular with Chinese tourists after the number of COVID-19 cases in Thailand changed little over the past week.
China World Cup qualifiers moved to Thailand but fans barred
China World Cup qualifiers moved to Thailand but fans barred
FOOTBALL: China will play their 2022 World Cup qualifying matches against the Maldives and Guam behind closed doors in Thailand because of the coronavirus, the Chinese Football Association said yesterday (Feb 21).
Headmaster pleads guilty to murders
Headmaster pleads guilty to murders
THAILAND: A former school headmaster pleaded guilty to charges of multiple murder in the armed robbery of a gold shop in Lop Buri province on Jan 9, at a hearing in the Criminal Court yesterday.
COVID-19 to get ‘dangerous’ label in Thailand
COVID-19 to get ‘dangerous’ label in Thailand
THAILAND: Thailand will classify COVID-19 as a “dangerous” communicable disease, a term used for conditions requiring specific control, such as mandatory quarantine.
Maximum penalty sought for gold shop shooter
Maximum penalty sought for gold shop shooter
BANGKOK: Prosecutors are seeking the death sentence for Prasittichai Khaokaew, the school director-turned-killer who robbed a gold shop in Lop Buri last month.
Thailand MotoGP safe to go ahead after coronavirus check
Thailand MotoGP safe to go ahead after coronavirus check
BANGKOK: The Thailand MotoGP will go ahead in March after the country’s government decided “there is no major risk” from coronavirus, the race organisers said on Thursday.