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Atiwit plays amazing Jazz to enthral all
Atiwit plays amazing Jazz to enthral all
GOLF: While a large number of Thai athletes flopped in 2019, there were still some bright spots.
His Majesty delivers New Year address
His Majesty delivers New Year address
BANGKOK: His Majesty the King has delivered his New Year address, wishing everyone happiness, good health and faith in righteousness.
Crimes that shocked the nation in 2019
Crimes that shocked the nation in 2019
THAILAND: There were plenty of high-profile criminal cases that captured the public interest in 2019. The year saw a serial killer strike again, a string of violent courthouse incidents, coordinated bomb blasts in Bangkok and Nonthaburi, a brutal murder driven by greed for money, and the tragic case of model-for-hire 'Lunlabelle' who was found dead in disturbing circumstances.
Anutin, Somsak push for removal of kratom, cannabis from drugs list
Anutin, Somsak push for removal of kratom, cannabis from drugs list
THAILAND: Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin have inked two agreements to push for the removal of kratom and marijuana from the narcotics list as a New Year’s gift for the people.
Tourist arrivals hit record 39mn
Tourist arrivals hit record 39mn
BANGKOK: Thailand has broken its annual tourism record with the arrival of 39 million international tourists this year, up from about 38mn last year. The 39 millionth tourist was from Russia.
European visa fees for Thais to rise 33%
European visa fees for Thais to rise 33%
THAILAND: From Feb 2, 2020, Thai citizens will need to pay a fee of 80 euros (2,676 baht), one third more than the current 60 euros, when applying for a Schengen (EU) visa from Thailand, according to the website SchengenVisaInfo.com. The cost for children will rise from 35 euros to 40 euros.
Body of Trang mayor found after car plunge
Body of Trang mayor found after car plunge
TRANG: The body of the mayor of the Trang municipality has been found on a shore, putting an end to a 15-hour search after his SUV fell into a canal.
Don’t believe the hype, it’s probably ‘fake news.’
Don’t believe the hype, it’s probably ‘fake news.’
THAILAND: A purported tax on female sanitary napkins tops the list of the five most interesting rumours or 'fake news' stories to spread on social media and capture public attention, according to a survey by Suan Dusit Rajabhat University, or Suan Dusit Poll.
Foreign tourist arrivals up 5.92% in November
Foreign tourist arrivals up 5.92% in November
BANGKOK: Tourist arrivals in Thailand rose 5.92% in November from a year earlier, after increasing 12.51% in the previous month, the Tourism and Sports Ministry said in a statement on Wednesday (Dec 25).
Trang mayor missing after his car plunges into canal
Trang mayor missing after his car plunges into canal
TRANG: The mayor of Trang municipality is missing after his car plunged into a roadside canal last night (Dec 25). His driver drowned.
Scams to look out for this festive season
Scams to look out for this festive season
THAILAND: As the world gets ready to ring in the New Year, the Crime Suppression Division (CSD) has issued a warning, asking people to look out for scammers who will stop at nothing to fool potential victims.
Abbot charged with sexual abuse of young novices
Abbot charged with sexual abuse of young novices
SAMUT SAKHON: The acting abbot of a forest monastery in Ban Phaeo district has been defrocked and charged with sexually abusing novices at the temple, the youngest only 8-years-old.
Hacked security footage from cramped Thai prison posted on YouTube
Hacked security footage from cramped Thai prison posted on YouTube
THAILAND: The security camera system at Lang Suan prison in the southern province of Chumphon has been hacked and footage showing inmates living in overcrowded conditions posted on YouTube.
Thailand landmine clearance to finish 'by 2023': Pornpipat
Thailand landmine clearance to finish 'by 2023': Pornpipat
THAILAND: Thailand has affirmed its commitment to become a landmine-free country by 2023, two years ahead of the 2025 deadline agreed in 2014 under the 1997 Ottawa Treaty.
2019 was more gloom than boom for Thai football
2019 was more gloom than boom for Thai football
FOOTBALL: It was a disappointing year for Thai football in both the men's and women's competitions.
Bengal tiger returns for its killed prey in Mae Wong National Park
Bengal tiger returns for its killed prey in Mae Wong National Park
NAKHON SAWAN: A female gaur found dead inside Mae Wong National Park was killed by a male Bengal tiger that had migrated from Huai Kha Khaeng Wilife Sanctuary, the Mae Wong park chief said yesterday (Dec 24).
Judgement day 'next month' for FFP
Judgement day 'next month' for FFP
THAILAND: The Constitutional Court is expected to rule next month on whether to dissolve the Future Forward Party (FFP) over allegations it attempted to overthrow the constitutional monarchy.
Songkran festival set to make world heritage splash
Songkran festival set to make world heritage splash
THAILAND: The Songkran Water Festival is gunning for a place on Unesco's list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Korat health office busts rumour of killer 'widow's ghost'
Korat health office busts rumour of killer 'widow's ghost'
NAKHON RATCHASIMA: The public health office of this north eastern province has launched a campaign to calm public disquiet after six people in several tambons in Nong Bunmak district died during the past two months.
Former park chief charged on six counts in 'Billy' murder case
Former park chief charged on six counts in 'Billy' murder case
THAILAND: The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has pressed six charges against Chaiwat Limlikit-aksorn, former chief of Kaeng Krachan National Park, including premeditated murder and concealing the body of Karen activist Porlajee Rakchongcharoen, aka Billy.