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Police finally get their man after 13 years
Police finally get their man after 13 years
THAILAND: A former municipal councillor sentenced to death in absentia for the murder of a wealthy Dutchman, in collusion with the victim’s wife and brother, has been arrested in Phrae province after 13 years on the run.
Woman recovers from virus after ‘Thai cocktail’
Woman recovers from virus after ‘Thai cocktail’
BANGKOK: An elderly Chinese woman who received a “Thai cocktail” of HIV and flu drugs to treat severe COVID-19-related pneumonia left hospital yesterday (Feb 18) after making a full recovery, a government official said.
Mall murder suspect arrested
Mall murder suspect arrested
BANGKOK: A man accused of shooting dead his ex-wife and wounding another woman at a cosmetic clinic inside a shopping mall in Bangkok yesterday (Feb 18) has been arrested.
Hotels lean on locals as market shrivels
Hotels lean on locals as market shrivels
BANGKOK: Hotels and tour operators are pivoting their sights towards domestic travellers by promoting events linked to the Thai holidays as international tourism dries up because of coronavirus fears.
Travel plans hit by coronavirus as Thais shun Singapore, Japan after advisory
Travel plans hit by coronavirus as Thais shun Singapore, Japan after advisory
THAILAND: The Public Health Ministry’s new travel advisory for Japan and Singapore is sparking concern among Thai tourists, many of whom are asking tour operators to refund their tickets.
All but one of Wuhan returnees cleared of COVID-19
All but one of Wuhan returnees cleared of COVID-19
CHON BURI: One of the 138 quarantined Thai returnees from Wuhan showed a small presence of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), but the others were healthy and ready to be discharged from quarantine, a senior health official said today (Feb 18).
Nine-day Songkran under consideration
Nine-day Songkran under consideration
THAILAND: The government is considering adding two more public holidays during the Songkran festival to bolster the sagging tourism sector, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said yesterday (Feb 17).
FFP deputy leader resigns, will leave army house
FFP deputy leader resigns, will leave army house
BANGKOK: Future Forward (FFP) deputy leader Lt Gen Pongsakorn Rodchomphu has announced his resignation from the party’s executive board and said he will be moving out of his military-owned house by the end of March.
City rich eyed over park land grab
City rich eyed over park land grab
KANCHANABURI: Police are gathering evidence to summon wealthy investors from Bangkok to acknowledge charges of land encroachment as authorities expand their investigation into cases of land grabbing.
Mid-year funds available for more stimulus
Mid-year funds available for more stimulus
BANGKOK: A mid-year budget worth B100 billion is available for the government to finance new economic stimulus measures while the fiscal 2020 budget is held up, says a senior official at the Finance Ministry.
Cops warn ‘Skullbreaker’ craze will lead to deaths, jail terms
Cops warn ‘Skullbreaker’ craze will lead to deaths, jail terms
THAILAND: Police have warned teenagers against copying a dangerous fad known as Skullbreaker Challenge where participants can end up with spine and head injuries, and death.
Mall massacre sparks army rejig
Mall massacre sparks army rejig
BANGKOK: Army chief Apirat Kongsompong has said he plans to drastically revamp the military’s controversial business operations following the mass shooting in Nakhon Ratchasima on February 8.
First Thai medical worker gets coronavirus from a patient
First Thai medical worker gets coronavirus from a patient
BANGKOK: A new case of coronavirus was found on Friday (Feb 14), a first that affected health officials, bringing the total in the country to 34 since January. Fourteen people have recovered and returned home.
Embassies urged to find English teachers for Thai schools
Embassies urged to find English teachers for Thai schools
BANGKOK: The Education Ministry is calling on foreign embassies to help find native speakers who can teach English at Thai schools.
Tourism lifeline in pipeline
Tourism lifeline in pipeline
BANGKOK: The government is ready to throw a lifeline, including soft loans, tax incentives and training in return for income, to tourism operators ravaged by the coronavirus outbreak, says Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak.
Man arrested after gunshots fired in central Bangkok, no injuries
Man arrested after gunshots fired in central Bangkok, no injuries
BANGKOK: Dozens of gunshots were fired from a sports clothing shop on Chula 10 Road in Bangkok’s Pathumwan district on this morning (Feb 14).
Court rejects Future Forward Party’s plea for public trial
Court rejects Future Forward Party’s plea for public trial
BANGKOK: The Constitutional Court has rejected the Future Forward Party’s request that its loan case to be heard in open court, but agreed to extend the deadline for submitting witness statements until Monday (Feb 17).
There’s no stopping top gun Svitolina
There’s no stopping top gun Svitolina
HUA HIN: Top seed Elina Svitolina continued to make serene progress at the GSB Thailand Open presented by E@, dispatching Storm Sanders 6-1, 6-2 to reach her first quarter-final of the season at True Arena Hua Hin on Thursday (Feb 13).
Officials mull visa-free entry for China market
Officials mull visa-free entry for China market
BANGKOK: Tourism officials are again proposing visa-free entry for Chinese citizens as part of a tourism revival scheme, following an estimation by the central bank that the economy may grow by less than 2% this year as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.
Surrogate mothers-for-hire, Chinese man arrested in Bangkok
Surrogate mothers-for-hire, Chinese man arrested in Bangkok
BANGKOK: Five Thai women paid to be illegal surrogate mothers and a Chinese man were arrested at a large house in Bangkok during a series of police raids this morning (Feb 13).