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Ex-park chief wanted for Billy murder
Ex-park chief wanted for Billy murder
BANGKOK: A court has approved warrants for the arrests of a former chief of the Kaeng Krachan National Park and three other officials in connection with the murder of Karen activist Porlajee “Billy” Rakchongcharoen.
Tradition vs trash on Loy Krathong
Tradition vs trash on Loy Krathong
BANGKOK: From krathong made from banana leaves to those made of styrofoam, bread, ice and other biodegradables, Thais have come up with many different ideas and materials to make floats for the Loy Krathong Festival, during which, on every Full Moon of the 12th lunar month, they pay respect and seek forgiveness from the Goddess of Water. The festival takes place tonight (Nov 11).
Security forces add southern curfew to arsenal
Security forces add southern curfew to arsenal
BANGKOK: Security authorities have received approval to consider a curfew in eight districts of four southern provinces for one year, but they say the move has nothing to do with this week’s deadly attacks in Yala.
Man faces jail for opening jet door
Man faces jail for opening jet door
BANGKOK: The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has launched an investigation after a foreigner ripped open an emergency exit on a Thai Smile jetliner as it was preparing for take-off from Chiang Mai airport.
Thai preparations for SEA Games kick off
Thai preparations for SEA Games kick off
FOOTBALL: Assistant coach Totchtawan Sripan says three-time defending SEA Games football champions Thailand's chances of grabbing another gold in the 2019 edition depend on how the players "handle the pressure".
Chiang Mai flights cancelled, rescheduled for Loy Krathong
Chiang Mai flights cancelled, rescheduled for Loy Krathong
BANGKOK: Chiang Mai International Airport announced on Thursday (Nov 7) that a total of 151 domestic and international flights would be rescheduled or cancelled for safety reasons during the sky lantern festival beginning tomorrow.
Army hunts Yala checkpoint attackers
Army hunts Yala checkpoint attackers
YALA: The 4th Army yesterday continued hunting suspects responsible for Tuesday night’s brutal gun attack on a security checkpoint in Yala’s Muang district, which left 15 village defence volunteers dead and five others injured.
Tourism Ministry readies campaigns
Tourism Ministry readies campaigns
BANGKOK: The Tourism and Sports Ministry plans to introduce short- and longer-term marketing plans to encourage more spending among foreign tourists.
American shoots himself, wife as Pattaya fugitives recaptured
American shoots himself, wife as Pattaya fugitives recaptured
BANGKOK: An American prison escapee allegedly shot and wounded himself and his wife as police moved in and arrested them and the third Pattaya Court fugitive in Sa Kaeo province today (Nov 6).
Insurgents attack security checkpoint in Yala, 15 killed
Insurgents attack security checkpoint in Yala, 15 killed
YALA: Fifteen people manning a security checkpoint were killed when it was attacked by gunmen on last night (Nov 5), in Tambon Lam Phaya of Muang district. The victims’ weapons were stolen.
Princess highlights safety at WTM travel fair in London
Princess highlights safety at WTM travel fair in London
BANGKOK: Her Royal Highness Princess Ubolratana has listed safety for tourists as a priority task for Thailand to improve its tourism industry.
Nishino calls 24 players for qualifiers
Nishino calls 24 players for qualifiers
FOOTBALL: Thailand coach Akira Nishino announced his 24 players for this month's World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday (Nov 5).
Opposition plots no confidence vote to oust coalition
Opposition plots no confidence vote to oust coalition
BANGKOK: The opposition plans to launch a no-confidence debate against the government, tentatively scheduled for Dec 18-20, saying that while it has little chance of winning, the debate will expose flaws in the ruling coalition.
Is the customer always a ‘customer’?
Is the customer always a ‘customer’?
There is nothing wrong with the salesgirl. In fact she is cheery and accommodating. Nevertheless, she is driving me crazy.
Three inmates, one of them American, shoot policeman and flee
Three inmates, one of them American, shoot policeman and flee
CHON BURI: Three drug inmates, one of them an American, shot and stabbed a police officer at the Provincial Court in Pattaya before fleeing in what appeared to be a getaway pickup truck yesterday (Nov 4).
US ‘open to talks’ on GSP cuts
US ‘open to talks’ on GSP cuts
BANGKOK: The United States has opened the door for Thailand to pursue talks over its move to suspend benefits under the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) for Thailand before the measure comes into effect in six months, said government spokeswoman Narumon Pinyosinwat.
THAI chairman steps down
THAI chairman steps down
THAILAND: Ekniti Nitithanprapas has resigned as chairman of Thai Airways International as it struggles with financial challenges and the transport minister’s push to replace directors at state enterprises.
Property fees slashed for 14 months
Property fees slashed for 14 months
BANGKOK: Transfer and mortgage fees for residential properties under B3 million each have been drastically cut for two months as part of stimulus measures for the property sector.
Court throws out farmers' petition against ban on toxic pesticides
Court throws out farmers' petition against ban on toxic pesticides
BANGKOK: The Central Administrative Court on Friday threw out a petition seeking revocation or suspension of the ban on three toxic farm chemicals, saying the decision by the National Hazardous Substances Committee (NHSC) to prohibit them has yet to take effect.
Suspect caught in body-in-the-fridge murder
Suspect caught in body-in-the-fridge murder
BANGKOK: The prime suspect in the murder of a wealthy woman whose body was found in a refrigerator at a house in Chiang Mai has been arrested in Nakhon Sawan province.