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At least 8 dead in Bangkok bus-train collision
At least 8 dead in Bangkok bus-train collision
BANGKOK: Eight people have been confirmed dead and at least 35 injured following a collision between a train and a passenger bus near the Makkasan station of the Airport Rail Link in Bangkok on Saturday afternoon (May 16).
THAI to add Europe flights despite jet fuel concerns
THAI to add Europe flights despite jet fuel concerns
BANGKOK: Flag carrier Thai Airways International (THAI) plans to add European flights, yet still maintain proactive fuel cost and route network management amid short-term concerns about spillover impacts from the war in the Middle East and geopolitical tensions.
Thailand moves to uproot illegal foreign activities
Thailand moves to uproot illegal foreign activities
BANGKOK: Authorities are stepping up the fight against escalating foreign criminal activities in Thailand with a three-phase crackdown outlined by the Royal Thai Police (RTP) and mechanisms to address foreign settlement being discussed by the Ministry of Interior.
Anutin orders probe into officials over foreign nominee firms and land encroachment
Anutin orders probe into officials over foreign nominee firms and land encroachment
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered an urgent investigation into local officials in Phuket and Surat Thani provinces over alleged involvement in foreign nominee businesses, illegal land encroachment and other unlawful activities in major tourist areas.
Tourism operators hit out at new taxes
Tourism operators hit out at new taxes
BANGKOK: Tourism operators say plans to introduce or raise taxes on travel services in Thailand remain unjustified and inappropriate at this time, given the lack of clarity on how the revenue would be allocated for development.
Dimmed lights on rural roads ‘cut power costs by 40%’
Dimmed lights on rural roads ‘cut power costs by 40%’
BANGKOK: Government measures to dim lights on “low-risk” rural roads to help reduce energy costs have cut electricity use by as much as 40% since May 1, deputy government spokeswoman Ploytalay Laksamisaengchan said yesterday (May 13).
Koh Phangan police blitz coincides with PM’s visit
Koh Phangan police blitz coincides with PM’s visit
SURAT THANI: Hundreds of police and officials raided businesses and properties suspected of being illegally owned by foreigners on Koh Phangan as Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul visited the tourist island yesterday (May 13).
Anutin says B400bn loan decree cannot be derailed
Anutin says B400bn loan decree cannot be derailed
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has cast aside fears that the government’s B400 billion emergency loan decree could be derailed after the opposition petitioned the Constitutional Court for a ruling on its legality.
Kunlavut leads local charge as stars descend on capital
Kunlavut leads local charge as stars descend on capital
BADMINTON: Kunlavut Vitidsarn and Chen Yufei will defend their titles this week as the world’s top players descend on Bangkok for the US$500,000 (B16.5 million) BWF Toyota Thailand Open 2026.
Anutin signals changes to visa policy
Anutin signals changes to visa policy
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul signalled a review of Thailand’s visa-free entry policy yesterday (May 11) following the arrest of a Chinese national linked to a suspected illegal arms network in Pattaya.
Thailand targets high e-commerce platform fees
Thailand targets high e-commerce platform fees
BANGKOK: The government is resuming its efforts to bring down the gross profit (GP) charges of e-commerce platforms operating in Thailand.
Thaksin released from prison
Thaksin released from prison
BANGKOK: Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra left Klongprem Central Prison in Bangkok on parole and was greeted by family members and a crowd of supporters this morning (May 11).
PM calls for cooperation and unity during Cebu summit trip
PM calls for cooperation and unity during Cebu summit trip
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has concluded his participation in the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, the Philippines, underscoring Thailand’s role in promoting regional peace, stability and cooperation amid global uncertainty.
New B80m project to build AI infrastructure
New B80m project to build AI infrastructure
BANGKOK: The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry and the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) have launched the ThaiLLM Foundation Model with an B80-million investment, intending to secure artificial intelligence (AI) sovereignty and drive the digital economy.
Call for action to lure more Indian tourists
Call for action to lure more Indian tourists
BANGKOK: The Indian business community in Pattaya has urged the Thai government to restore confidence among tourists from the subcontinent, which has been affected by intense regional competition and fraudulent practices by foreign tour operators.
Oil price dip unlikely to help Thai drivers
Oil price dip unlikely to help Thai drivers
BANGKOK: The latest dip in global crude prices has eased financial pressure on the Thai Oil Fuel Fund, shifting its role from subsidising diesel prices to collecting contributions from motorists, according to the Energy Policy Planning Office.
Community service proposed over jail for fine defaulters
Community service proposed over jail for fine defaulters
BANGKOK: The Bhumjaithai Party has submitted a proposal to amend the Criminal Code to allow offenders who cannot pay fines to perform community service instead of serving jail terms, in a bid to ease prison overcrowding.
Anutin vows to rein in misbehaving tourists
Anutin vows to rein in misbehaving tourists
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has vowed to tighten oversight of tourists’ behaviour after a series of incidents including foreigners having sex in public, warning they damage the country’s image.
Thai and Cambodian leaders to meet at ASEAN summit
Thai and Cambodian leaders to meet at ASEAN summit
CEBU: The leaders of Thailand and Cambodia ‌are preparing to meet in the Philippines for rare talks following deadly fighting between the neighbours last year, as a ceasefire holds but with no formal resolution in sight.
Oil export ban set to end as reserves surge
Oil export ban set to end as reserves surge
BANGKOK: Authorities are considering lifting a temporary ban on the export of refined oil, citing secure reserves and a growing surplus in storage facilities, according to Sarawut Kaewtathip, director-general of the Department of Energy Business (DOEB).