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War Elephants run riot to remain in contention
War Elephants run riot to remain in contention
FOOTBALL: A brilliant Teerasak Poeiphimai hat-trick sparked Thailand to a commanding 6-1 victory over Taiwan in an AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifier at the Taipei Municipal Stadium on Tuesday night (Oct 14).
Anutin cops flak for Interior reshuffle
Anutin cops flak for Interior reshuffle
BANGKOK: The controversial high-level Interior Ministry shake-up has sparked allegations of political retaliation by the ruling Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party ahead of an expected general election.
Bangkok Marathon gets state support
Bangkok Marathon gets state support
MARATHON: The Cabinet has approved a budget framework of B264.35 million for hosting the Amazing Thailand Marathon Bangkok from 2025 to 2027, as part of the prestigious World Capital Marathon Series.
Trump links Thai-Cambodia peace to trade talks
Trump links Thai-Cambodia peace to trade talks
BANGKOK: The Trump administration is making conflict resolution a condition of US trade negotiations with Thailand, as it pushes the latter to reach a peace agreement with Cambodia.
‘Buy here, or don't get back on the bus,’ tour group told
‘Buy here, or don't get back on the bus,’ tour group told
BANGKOK: A Chinese tour guide has been recorded forcing a group of Chinese tourists travelling in Thailand to purchase goods at a store he recommended, or they would not be allowed back on the bus.
Kunlavut denied title in marathon tussle
Kunlavut denied title in marathon tussle
BADMINTON: Kunlavut Vitidsarn had to settle for a runner-up spot after losing to defending champion Chou Tien-chen in the final of the US$475,000 (B15.2 million) BWF Arctic Open in Vantaa, Finland, on Sunday (Oct 12).
NBTC holds WiFi expansion talks
NBTC holds WiFi expansion talks
BANGKOK: The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), the US and the Wi-Fi Alliance have discussed ways to utilise the 6GHz spectrum to drive Thailand's digital economy.
PM defends border tactics
PM defends border tactics
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has reaffirmed Thailand’s adherence to legal and ethical standards in managing cross-border issues with Cambodia, following criticism over the use of psychological tactics near the frontier.
ONCB bans kratom selling near schools
ONCB bans kratom selling near schools
BANGKOK: Selling kratom products, including leaves and tea, within 1 kilometre of a school is now strictly prohibited, with violators facing fines of up to B50,000, says the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB).
Irvine earns ONE contract with stunning first-round KO
Irvine earns ONE contract with stunning first-round KO
MMA: Stephen Irvine’s ONE Championship dream finally became reality at ONE Friday Fights 128 on Friday night (Oct 10) in Bangkok.
Thais practise evacuation near Cambodian border
Thais practise evacuation near Cambodian border
SA KAEO: Community leaders in four districts of Sa Kaeo province bordering Cambodia carried out evacuation drills yesterday (Oct 12), while the army said mine clearance in a border village was part of a plan to remove Cambodian settlers encroaching on Thai territory.
War Elephants on the march again
War Elephants on the march again
FOOTBALL: Thailand claimed a vital three points in their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 qualifying campaign with a 2-0 win over Taiwan on Oct 9, but coach Masatada Ishii warned his stars must improve their scoring touch.
Thai stadiums get mega makeover for SEA Games
Thai stadiums get mega makeover for SEA Games
SEA GAMES: Major stadiums in Thailand have undergone a huge upgrade ahead of the country hosting the 33rd Southeast Asian Games and the 13th ASEAN Para Games.
‘Madam Pang’ elected chair of FIFA’s Development Committee
‘Madam Pang’ elected chair of FIFA’s Development Committee
FOOTBALL: The Football Association of Thailand president Nualphan Lamsam, known as ‘Madam Pang’, has been appointed chair of the International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA) Development Committee, the first woman to hold the position.
Phuket airport forecasts 16mn passengers in 2025
Phuket airport forecasts 16mn passengers in 2025
BANGKOK: Phuket International Airport expects to welcome more than 16 million passengers this year, driven by rising international arrivals and new direct flight routes from Europe and Asia, said airport director Monchai Tanode.
Pheu Thai mulling deal with Varawut for PM
Pheu Thai mulling deal with Varawut for PM
BANGKOK: Speculation is mounting that the Pheu Thai Party has approached Varawut Silpa-archa, leader of the Chartthaipattana Party, to serve as one of its prime ministerial candidates, amid reports of efforts by the Shinawatra family to salvage Pheu Thai's image.
Ministry pledges to review weed laws
Ministry pledges to review weed laws
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) has pledged to review restrictive cannabis regulations following mounting pressure from the group “Writing Thailand’s Cannabis Future,” which has urged swift government action to revive the struggling industry.
PM's 'nightmare' is Vietnam surge
PM's 'nightmare' is Vietnam surge
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says it is a “nightmare” to see Thailand’s economy lagging behind Vietnam.
Thailand wins gold as 16 records fall at IWF
Thailand wins gold as 16 records fall at IWF
WEIGHTLIFTING: Thailand’s Weeraphon Wichuma stunned the weightlifting world by claiming gold in the men’s 71kg category at the IWF World Championships in Forde, Norway, yesterday (Oct 8) on a day that saw an extraordinary 16 world records shattered.
Newin’s brother to advise PM Anutin
Newin’s brother to advise PM Anutin
BANGKOK: Pol Gen Permpoon Chidchob, a former education minister and younger brother of Newin Chidchob - widely regarded as the real power behind the governing Bhumjaithai Party - has been appointed as an adviser to Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.