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Poker recriminalised after briefly being legal
Poker recriminalised after briefly being legal
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, in his capacity as interior minister, has banned poker, reversing his Pheu Thai predecessor’s decision to decriminalise it just over two months ago.
Fury over cold-blooded Ishii ambush
Fury over cold-blooded Ishii ambush
FOOTBALL: The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) has broken its silence, unveiling the reasons behind the shock dismissal of Japanese head coach Masatada Ishii - a sensational move that has left Thai football fans stunned and furious.
Border talks must deliver results, Cambodia told
Border talks must deliver results, Cambodia told
BANGKOK: Defence Minister Gen Nattaphon Narkphanit has warned Cambodia sternly, saying Thailand will withdraw from ongoing peace efforts if upcoming border negotiations fail to deliver results.
Thai national football coach Ishii sack shock
Thai national football coach Ishii sack shock
FOOTBALL: In a shock move, the Football Association of Thailand (FAT) has announced the dismissal of Masatada Ishii as head coach of the national men’s football team, citing irreconcilable differences in team management philosophy.
Paetongtarn Shinawatra resigns leadership to ‘save’ Pheu Thai
Paetongtarn Shinawatra resigns leadership to ‘save’ Pheu Thai
BANGKOK: Former prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced her resignation from the post of leader of the Pheu Thai Party this morning (Oct 22), to facilitate a revamp of the party.
Heavy weather warning for the south
Heavy weather warning for the south
BANGKOK: People in eight southern provinces are warned to prepare for torrential rain from tomorrow (Oct 23) through to Sunday with possible flooding, forest runoff and landslides.
Driver to be charged with obstructing ambulance after patient dies
Driver to be charged with obstructing ambulance after patient dies
KRABI: A hospital in Krabi province registered a criminal complaint with police on Monday (Oct 20) seeking legal action against a driver who obstructed an ambulance, possibly contributing to the death of the male patient being transported.
Bangkok sinkhole filled, building demolition starts
Bangkok sinkhole filled, building demolition starts
BANGKOK: The filling of the massive sinkhole on Samsen Road in Bangkok’s Dusit district has been completed, paving the way for the demolition of the damaged Samsen police station, Bangkok's governor said yesterday (Oct 20).
Anyapat latest Thai to bag world junior title
Anyapat latest Thai to bag world junior title
BADMINTON: Anyapat Phichitpreechasak became the third Thai player to win the girls’ singles gold medal at the BWF World Junior Championships on Sunday (Oct 19).
BYD seeks further EV perks
BYD seeks further EV perks
BANGKOK: Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD is asking the government to extend its EV incentive scheme to help boost the country's sluggish automotive industry.
Thais, Cambodia to clash in SEA Games football
Thais, Cambodia to clash in SEA Games football
FOOTBALL: The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) staged the official draw for the 2025 SEA Games football competitions in Bangkok on Sunday (Oct 19) - but the ceremony unfolded under a pall of controversy after Timor-Leste accused Thailand of shutting its men’s team out of the tournament.
Thailand banks on AI to reverse student decline
Thailand banks on AI to reverse student decline
BANGKOK: Thailand is embarking on an ambitious effort to raise the performance of its students in the global education rankings by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into classrooms, aiming to reverse years of academic decline and prepare students for a rapidly changing digital world.
War Elephants charge into world top 100
War Elephants charge into world top 100
FOOTBALL: Thailand’s men’s team have moved up to No.96 in the FIFA world ranking this month following their two straight victories in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers.
Abhisit returns as Democrat leader in landslide victory
Abhisit returns as Democrat leader in landslide victory
BANGKOK: Former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has returned as leader of the Democrat Party, winning the position unopposed with an overwhelming majority of votes during the party’s extraordinary general assembly in Bangkok on Saturday (Oct 18).
Torrential rain warning for Thailand’s South
Torrential rain warning for Thailand’s South
BANGKOK: People living in southern Thailand have been warned to prepare for possibly torrential rain that will come with a risk of flash floods, forest runoff and landslides, expected from tomorrow (Oct 21) to Saturday (Oct 25).
Bangkok’s giant sinkhole is expanding
Bangkok’s giant sinkhole is expanding
BANGKOK: The filling of the huge sinkhole on Bangkok’s Samsen Road will require much more sand that earlier thought because it’s getting bigger, according to the Mass Rapid Transit Authority.
New measures to boost tourism
New measures to boost tourism
BANGKOK: The government plans to roll out a package of measures, in addition to the Khon La Khrueng Plus scheme, to stimulate domestic tourism and economic activity, which are expected to boost this year’s GDP by 0.4%.
Her Majesty the Queen sets sail for glory and pride
Her Majesty the Queen sets sail for glory and pride
SEA GAMES: The upcoming Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) will get a royal touch as Her Majesty the Queen has been confirmed to take part in the sailing competition.
TAT targets luxury and wellness tourism
TAT targets luxury and wellness tourism
BANGKOK: Thai tourism authorities will no longer promote cheap tour packages to compete with neighbouring countries, instead focusing on high-potential segments such as health and wellness, luxury travel and sustainable tourism, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Thaksin ‘still eligible to seek royal pardon’
Thaksin ‘still eligible to seek royal pardon’
BANGKOK: Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra remains eligible to seek a royal pardon as no prior petition has been submitted on his behalf, Deputy Prime Minister Borwornsak Uwanno said yesterday (Oct 16).