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Banlung blows his rivals away
Banlung blows his rivals away
TAEKWONDO: Banlung Tubtimdang’s scintillating gold-winning effort at the 2025 World Taekwondo Championships on Tuesday night (Oct 28) has reignited Thailand’s hopes for further success at the upcoming 2025 SEA Games and the 2028 Olympics.
Anutin upbeat on US talks
Anutin upbeat on US talks
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has expressed confidence that trade negotiations between Thailand and the United States are progressing positively, citing his personal discussion with US President Donald Trump as a key turning point.
Thailand has not manipulated currency, says minister
Thailand has not manipulated currency, says minister
BANGKOK: Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas said on Wednesday (Oct 29) that Thailand has not engaged in currency manipulation, and that the central bank has the tools to manage the currency without resorting to intervention.
Pornpawee back in fold after Thamanat meeting
Pornpawee back in fold after Thamanat meeting
BADMINTON: Thai badminton ace Pornpawee Chochuwong has reversed her decision to withdraw from the upcoming 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, which are set to be hosted in Thailand later this year.
Cops digitise war against cybercrime
Cops digitise war against cybercrime
BANGKOK: The Royal Thai Police is stepping up efforts against call centre gangs and online scammers after the government declared cybercrime suppression a national priority.
Anutin calls for even closer ASEAN-China relations
Anutin calls for even closer ASEAN-China relations
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has called for comprehensive cooperation between ASEAN and China to advance regional peace, strengthen supply chains, and promote the development of free trade, green growth and digital economies.
People’s Party questions tax breaks in US pact
People’s Party questions tax breaks in US pact
BANGKOK: The People’s Party (PP) has questioned whether Thailand has offered excessive tax concessions to the United States to secure its recently announced strategic partnership, drawing comparisons with similar agreements signed by Vietnam and Malaysia.
Restaurants voice concern over new alcohol law
Restaurants voice concern over new alcohol law
BANGKOK: The Restaurant Association has raised concerns about the new Alcoholic Beverage Control Act (2025), which bans the consumption of alcoholic beverages in establishments during prohibited hours, as this will potentially impact the tourism industry.
Thai wonder kid clinches historic win
Thai wonder kid clinches historic win
GOLF: Rising star Fifa Laopakdee rewrote a slice of golf history when he became the first player from Thailand to sensationally win the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship on Sunday (Oct 26), earning coveted invitations to the Masters Tournament and The Open next year.
More rain nationwide, flood warning for 28 provinces
More rain nationwide, flood warning for 28 provinces
BANGKOK: Increasing rain is forecast for most parts of Thailand, with a risk of flooding in 28 provinces, into next week, officials have confirmed.
US says Thailand agrees to lift trade barriers, make required purchases
US says Thailand agrees to lift trade barriers, make required purchases
BANGKOK: Thailand has agreed to the removal of barriers on US food, farm, medical, digital and film products, and to make a huge aircraft procurement and annual purchases of energy and farm products with preset minimal values, according to the United States government.
Game, set, gone! Pornpawee walks away
Game, set, gone! Pornpawee walks away
BADMINTON: The Thai sporting community was rocked after national badminton ace Pornpawee Chochuwong, currently ranked world No.6 and Thailand’s top women’s singles player, announced her withdrawal from the upcoming 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.
Eased alcohol rules ‘could strain healthcare’
Eased alcohol rules ‘could strain healthcare’
BANGKOK: The Centre for Alcohol Studies (CAS) has voiced concerns that the government’s proposals to lift zoning restrictions on alcohol sales and extend the opening hours of nightlife venues nationwide to 4am could strain the country’s public health system.
Crowds converge to respect their beloved late Queen Mother
Crowds converge to respect their beloved late Queen Mother
BANGKOK: Black-clad crowds of people converged at the Grand Palace and along the route for the transfer of the body of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit to express their loyalty and respect for their late beloved Queen Mother yesterday (Oct 26).
Businesses in tourist areas to receive extra tax breaks
Businesses in tourist areas to receive extra tax breaks
BANGKOK: The government has expanded its double tax deduction programme for corporate expenses on training, seminars, and domestic travel, extending eligibility to selected districts in major tourist provinces to help stimulate local economies and promote regional tourism.
Hudson vows to fire up Thailand
Hudson vows to fire up Thailand
FOOTBALL: New Thailand coach Anthony Hudson said he is relishing the pressure after being thrown into the hot seat, tasked with leading the War Elephants to the 2027 AFC Asian Cup finals in Saudi Arabia.
Election Commission mulls four-ballot poll
Election Commission mulls four-ballot poll
BANGKOK: Holding a general election, a referendum on constitutional amendments, and another referendum on the revocation of the Thai-Cambodian border memorandums of understanding on the same day is expected to cost B9 billion, according to the Election Commission (EC).
Queen Mother passes away
Queen Mother passes away
BANGKOK: Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother passed away peacefully at 9.21pm on Friday (Oct 24) at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, the Thai Red Cross Society, the Bureau of the Royal Household announced.
No foreign guides, govt warns
No foreign guides, govt warns
BANGKOK: The Labour Ministry has issued a stern warning that tour guiding is a profession strictly reserved for Thai nationals, and that foreigners working as guides will face legal action or deportation.
Cabinet mulls easing entertainment zoning rules
Cabinet mulls easing entertainment zoning rules
BANGKOK: As the government reinstates a study to eliminate zoning rules for entertainment venues and ease the afternoon alcohol sales ban, business operators in the Khao San area in Bangkok say the effort could reduce illegal overtime operations, but certain zones should remain to avoid disturbing nearby neighbourhoods.