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4-ballot national poll to include charter referendum
4-ballot national poll to include charter referendum
BANGKOK: Deputy Prime Minister Bowornsak Uwanno explained the constitutional amendment process yesterday (Sept 29), confirming that the next general election will involve four separate ballots: two for polls and another two for referendums.
Confidence declines as foreigners avoid Thailand
Confidence declines as foreigners avoid Thailand
BANGKOK: The tourism confidence index for the third quarter of 2025 is grim after it dipped year-on-year, according to the Tourism Council of Thailand.
Cambodia lies, is provocative, violates ceasefire, UN told
Cambodia lies, is provocative, violates ceasefire, UN told
NEW YORK: Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has told the United Nations General Assembly that Cambodia continued to lie, act provocatively and violate its ceasefire agreement with Thailand.
Just 63% of women want children: survey
Just 63% of women want children: survey
BANGKOK: A Health Department survey has revealed that just 63% of Thai women aged 19-49 want children, underscoring the need for comprehensive support to ensure quality maternal care.
Anutin urges stronger China links
Anutin urges stronger China links
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul confirmed the importance of economic ties with China, particularly as the manufacturing base of electronic vehicles and semiconductors, and as a logistics hub that connects China to Asean.
Anutin outlines key goals
Anutin outlines key goals
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has confirmed that the House of Representatives is set to be dissolved by January next year, paving the way for a general election to be held by March or, at the latest, early April.
Phuket real estate cools in first half
Phuket real estate cools in first half
BANGKOK: Phuket's condo and villa market cooled markedly in the first half of 2025, with both new launches and sales contracting by more than 50% from the same period in 2024, after two consecutive years of peak new supply in 2023-24.
Thaksin supervising drain-cleaning in prison, says daughter
Thaksin supervising drain-cleaning in prison, says daughter
BANGKOK: Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been given work to do in prison, his daughter revealed yesterday (Sept 25), saying the corrections chief had assigned her father to help oversee drain-cleaning operations.
Land bill will dismantle forest safeguards, say critics
Land bill will dismantle forest safeguards, say critics
BANGKOK: Environmental activists and academics have voiced opposition to a land-management exemption bill, warning it would harm natural resources, favour investors and threaten local communities and the environment.
Tourist numbers tumble as Asian markets decline
Tourist numbers tumble as Asian markets decline
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects the country to welcome 33.4 million foreign visitors this year, a 6% year-on-year decline attributed to contractions from the Southeast and East Asian markets.
Sa Kaeo governor sets Oct 10 deadline for illegal border crossers
Sa Kaeo governor sets Oct 10 deadline for illegal border crossers
SA KAEO: Strict legal measures will be taken against illegal border crossers along the frontier with Cambodia in Sa Kaeo province from Oct 10, the Sa Kaeo governor said yesterday (Sept 24).
Huge subsidence on Samsen Rd in Bangkok
Huge subsidence on Samsen Rd in Bangkok
BANGKOK: A section of Samsen Road in front of Vajira Hospital subsided on Wednesday morning, forming a large hole about 50 metres deep. No injuries were reported.
Senate shoots down casino bill
Senate shoots down casino bill
BANGKOK: The Senate has formally rejected the government's draft bill proposing the establishment of integrated entertainment complexes that include casinos, citing serious concerns over social impact, economic disruption and national security.
World federation bars Thailand from staging petanque events
World federation bars Thailand from staging petanque events
PETANQUE: The international petanque community has been shaken by an unprecedented decision from the World Petanque and Bowls Federation (WPBF) to ban the sport from the 2025 SEA Games, following a governance crisis within Thailand’s national federation.
Council of State says Anutin can address UN on ‘matter of urgency’
Council of State says Anutin can address UN on ‘matter of urgency’
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul can attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York before delivering his policy statement for debate in parliament, according to the Council of State.
Thai airlines face imminent pilot shortages
Thai airlines face imminent pilot shortages
BANGKOK: The Thai aviation sector is expected to have a pilot shortage in 2-3 years as airlines continue to expand their fleets, while more than half of Thai pilots remain unable to resume work due to licensing issues.
Mixed duo deliver again
Mixed duo deliver again
BADMINTON: Mixed doubles pair Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Supissara Paewsampran claimed their sixth World Tour title after winning the US$1.25 million (B40mn) BWF China Masters in Shenzhen on Sunday (Sept 21).
Riot police deployed on Thai-Cambodian border in Sa Kaeo
Riot police deployed on Thai-Cambodian border in Sa Kaeo
SA KAEO: Over 1,400 riot police officers from five eastern provinces have been deployed to Sa Kaeo to reinforce security along the Thai-Cambodian border, following reports of potential encroachment near Ban Nong Chan and Ban Nong Ya Kaeo villages in Khok Sung district.
‘No hospital transfer’ for Thaksin
‘No hospital transfer’ for Thaksin
BANGKOK: The Corrections Department has dismissed rumours that Thaksin Shinawatra was moved to Corrections Hospital for treatment, confirming he remains at Klong Prem Central Prison.
Bhumjaithai unveils trio of Phuket poll candidates
Bhumjaithai unveils trio of Phuket poll candidates
BANGKOK: The ruling Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party has unveiled three candidates who will contest Phuket constituencies in the next general election, while reaffirming its ambition to capture as many as 30 seats across the South.