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Thailand ready to end Bukit Jalil jinx
Thailand ready to end Bukit Jalil jinx
FOOTBALL: Thailand coach Milovan Rajevac is neither worried about the War Elephants’ winless record at Malaysia’s imposing Bukit Jalil Stadium nor is he concerned about his men’s form in away games.
OAG pushes for dissolution of scandal-hit temple
OAG pushes for dissolution of scandal-hit temple
BANGKOK: The Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) has suggested a court petition to order the dissolution of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, linked to the Khun Yay Maha Ratana Upasika Chandra Khonnokyoong Foundation, after it was accused of involvement in the Klongchan Credit Union Cooperative (KCUC) embezzlement scandal, according to a public prosecutor.
Foreigners to get visa text alerts
Foreigners to get visa text alerts
BANGKOK: To make sure that foreigners do not overstay their visas, immigration police will send out text reminders to foreigners before their visa is due to expire.
Buffalo held as police evidence looks ’depressed’
Buffalo held as police evidence looks ’depressed’
BANGKOK: A buffalo held as evidence in police custody has shown signs of depression at its new temporary home in the compound of the Kannayao Police Station.
Allergy tabs go OTC despite side-effects
Allergy tabs go OTC despite side-effects
BANGKOK: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has delisted Loratadine, which is used to treat allergies, as a dangerous drug and reclassified it as a non-prescription antihistamine medication, meaning it can be purchased over the counter (OTC) at pharmacies nationwide.
Arrivals up 20% in wake of VOA exemption, officials claim
Arrivals up 20% in wake of VOA exemption, officials claim
BANGKOK: Tourist arrivals to Thailand are reportedly up 20% in the latter half of November in response to the government’s visa-on-arrival (VOA) fee waivers, with India the star market.
Street vendor rules in Bangkok ’hurting tourism’
Street vendor rules in Bangkok ’hurting tourism’
BANGKOK: City Hall’s efforts to regulate the use of pavements is damaging one of Thailand’s biggest tourism draws, an expert at Chulalongkorn University’s Urban Design and Development Centre (UCDC) has warned.
Street vendor rules in Bangkok ‘hurting tourism’
Street vendor rules in Bangkok ‘hurting tourism’
BANGKOK: City Hall’s efforts to regulate the use of pavements is damaging one of Thailand’s biggest tourism draws, an expert at Chulalongkorn University’s Urban Design and Development Centre (UCDC) has warned.
Corruption probe launched into schools for ’ghost student’ claims
Corruption probe launched into schools for ’ghost student’ claims
BANGKOK: A graft-busting agency suspects some state education officials in Nakhon Ratchasima province fabricated over 200 student names to pocket an education subsidy.
Thailand beat Singapore to advance in Suzuki Cup
Thailand beat Singapore to advance in Suzuki Cup
BANGKOK: Thailand underlined their favourites tag in the AFF Suzuki Cup with a dominant 3-0 win over Singapore at the Rajamangala National Stadium yesterday (Nov 25).
The #MeToo movement makes its effects felt in Thailand
The #MeToo movement makes its effects felt in Thailand
In the age of #MeToo, Thais have become more aware of issues like sexual violence and female empowerment.
Man charged for taking upskirt photos of TV actress
Man charged for taking upskirt photos of TV actress
BANGKOK: A man has been arrested and charged with fitting a mobile phone to his shoe and taking upskirt photos of TV actress Patricia Tanchanok Good.
Mobile work permit app gets migrant update
Mobile work permit app gets migrant update
BANGKOK: A smartphone app which allows foreigners to lodge requests for work permits has now been extended to include migrant workers, Labour Minister Pol Gen Adul Sangsingkeo said.
We will top the group, says Thai football coach
We will top the group, says Thai football coach
FOOTBALL: Thailand coach Milovan Rajevac faces a race against time to help his men reach their peak fitness levels before their key 2018 AFF Suzuki Cup Group B battle with Singapore on Sunday (Nov 25).
Reckoning of damage in flood-hit areas
Reckoning of damage in flood-hit areas
Reckoning of damage in flood-hit areas SOUTH: Authorities are assessing the level of damage in the flood-hit southern provinces of Nakhon Sri Thammarat and Surat Thani as they prepare to provide assistance to local people once the deluge has subsided.
Damage assessment underway in flood-hit Southern provinces
Damage assessment underway in flood-hit Southern provinces
BANGKOK: Authorities are assessing the level of damage in the flood-hit southern provinces on the Gulf of Thailand as they prepare to provide assistance to local people once the deluge has subsided.
Visitor numbers down in Oct as Chinese stay away
Visitor numbers down in Oct as Chinese stay away
BANGKOK: Thailand welcomed 2.71 million visitors in October, down 0.51% year-on-year, on falling numbers of Chinese tourists, according to the Ministry of Tourism and Sports.
Rajevac eyes good result
Rajevac eyes good result
FOOTBALL: Thailand face the Philippines in a top-of-the-table clash in Group B of the AFF Suzuki Cup today (Nov 21) with the winners earning a place in the semi-finals.
’Boom’ steps in over abuse claim
’Boom’ steps in over abuse claim
BANGKOK: Actress Panadda ’Boom’ Wongphudee, head of the Do Good Things Organisation (Ongkorn Tham Dee) yesterday (Nov 20) urged the Crime Suppression Division (CSD) to take over a case in which a gynaecologist is accused of sexually abusing a patient during a check-up at his clinic in Nakhon Sawan.
Suspect locks up duty warden, escapes police cell
Suspect locks up duty warden, escapes police cell
AYUTTHAYA: A 23-year-old drug suspect who locked up a duty warden and escaped from the Sena district police station cell yesterday (Nov 19) was recaptured after an extensive manhunt involving about 200 police and volunteers.