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Thai stocks unlikely to suffer from US shutdown
Thai stocks unlikely to suffer from US shutdown
BANGKOK: The US government shutdown is likely to have a minimal impact on the Thai stock market, which bounced back to surpass 1,300 points on Tuesday (Oct 7), unless the standoff in Washington is prolonged, according to the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
Thaksin’s pardon request confidential, ‘no need to go to Cabinet’
Thaksin’s pardon request confidential, ‘no need to go to Cabinet’
BANGKOK: The Cabinet Secretariat confirmed yesterday (Oct 7) that former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s petition for a royal pardon did not require Cabinet consideration.
Pet lion mauls 2 villagers including 11-year-old boy
Pet lion mauls 2 villagers including 11-year-old boy
KANCHANABURI: A man and a boy were wounded when they were attacked by a pet lion which escaped from its house in Bo Phloi district on Saturday (Oct 4).
B35mn gold heist ‘to fund rebel activities’
B35mn gold heist ‘to fund rebel activities’
NARATHIWAT: The armed robbery of a gold shop in Narathiwat’s Sungai Kolok district on Sunday (Oct 5), which netted over B35.6 million in gold jewellery, was carried out to fund a southern separatist network, according to the Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc) Region 4.
PM hails successful drug suppression campaign
PM hails successful drug suppression campaign
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul hailed the successful suppression of nine major drug networks on Saturday (Oct 4), with 16 suspects held and massive amounts of drugs seized in a nationwide crackdown in September.
Planned bad debt firm to cover 3.8m debtors
Planned bad debt firm to cover 3.8m debtors
BANGKOK: The asset management company (AMC), planned to address the bad debts of retail borrowers, will cover 3.8 million eligible debtors with a total debt value of B120 billion, according to the Finance Ministry.
New foreign minister vows to put Thailand back on the global stage
New foreign minister vows to put Thailand back on the global stage
BANGKOK: Thailand’s new foreign affairs minister, Sihasak Phuangketkeow, has declared that Thailand will be back on the “global radar” while he serves in office.
New stimulus to turbocharge GDP
New stimulus to turbocharge GDP
BANGKOK: New Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas says the government's economic stimulus plan will enable GDP expansion of more than 1% in the fourth quarter, up from an earlier forecast of just 0.3%.
National Security Council backs border fences
National Security Council backs border fences
BANGKOK: The National Security Council (NSC) has approved the construction of fences along the Thai-Cambodian border, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced yesterday (Oct 2).
Tourism chief urges ‘mindset modification’
Tourism chief urges ‘mindset modification’
BANGKOK: The tourism and sports minister has acknowledged Thailand is no longer a ‘tourism giant’, but he plans to attract 2-3 million more Chinese tourists during his four-month term.
Thais get tough draw in the U23 Asian Cup
Thais get tough draw in the U23 Asian Cup
FOOTBALL: Thailand will face 2013 champions Iraq, Australia, and China in Group D after the draw for the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 took place yesterday (Oct 2) in Kuala Lumpur.
Panel reviewing Thaksin’s pardon petition
Panel reviewing Thaksin’s pardon petition
BANGKOK: The Justice Ministry has set up a panel to review convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s petition for a royal pardon, according to Justice Minister Pol Lt Gen Rutthapon Naowarat.
Golden Week arrivals set to sink to 200,000
Golden Week arrivals set to sink to 200,000
BANGKOK: Thailand is expected to welcome 200,000 Chinese tourists during the Chinese eight-day Golden Week holiday, a 24% year-on-year decrease, with revenue projected to drop 17% to B9.1 billion despite growth in outbound travel from mainland China.
Myanmar refugees now allowed to work in Thailand
Myanmar refugees now allowed to work in Thailand
BANGKOK: Myanmar refugees living in nine border camps will be allowed to work legally in Thailand for the next 12 months Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said yesterday(Oct 1), sending a message to Cambodia that Thailand does not need its recalled workforce.
Thai squad for qualifiers announced
Thai squad for qualifiers announced
FOOTBALL: The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) announced a 23-strong national squad yesterday (Oct 1) for the War Elephants’ home-and-away 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifying games this month.
Army gets B864mn for border security
Army gets B864mn for border security
BANGKOK: The government has approved a central budget of B864 million for the Royal Thai Army to enhance border security amid rising tensions along the Thai-Cambodian frontier, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul revealed yesterday (Oct 1).
Police bust major pirate football, movie streaming operation
Police bust major pirate football, movie streaming operation
NONTHABURI: Police have busted a large hub run by copyright pirates streaming Premier League football matches and movies through an illegal website, serving over 100,000 members and earning B200 million a year.
Call to persist with existing debt relief schemes
Call to persist with existing debt relief schemes
BANGKOK: Former deputy finance minister Paopoom Rojanasakul expressed hope that the new government led by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will continue the debt relief programmes for Thais that have benefited nearly 6 million people.
Thailand wins back right to host petanque events
Thailand wins back right to host petanque events
PETANQUE: A Thai Olympic Committee delegation has successfully negotiated the return of petanque to the 33rd SEA Games after urgent talks in France with the World Petanque and Bowls Confederation (WPBC) yesterday (Sept 29).
Malaysia bans foreign-plated vehicles from buying cheap petrol
Malaysia bans foreign-plated vehicles from buying cheap petrol
KUALA LUMPUR: Vehicles registered outside Malaysia, including those from Thailand, are no longer eligible to buy cheap petrol at Malaysian pumps, the Malaysian Finance Minsiter has confirmed.