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Rice traders call on government to cut value of strong baht
Rice traders call on government to cut value of strong baht
BANGKOK: The Thai Rice Exporters Association is calling on the government and the Bank of Thailand to issue immediate and practical measures to stabilise the baht, seeking to protect the competitiveness of Thai rice and farmers' income.
Industry sees flaws in proposed Hotel Act changes
Industry sees flaws in proposed Hotel Act changes
BANGKOK: The Thai Hotels Association (THA) has expressed concern about attempts to revise the Hotel Act, saying any changes must ensure that tourist safety will not be compromised and shoddy operations will face consequences.
Afternoon ban on alcohol sales in Thailand still enforced
Afternoon ban on alcohol sales in Thailand still enforced
BANGKOK: Thailand’s Disease Control Department on Friday (Sept 12) clarified that the three-hour daily ban on alcohol sales remains in force, dispelling confusion among vendors over a recent legal change.
Kratom sales set to be banned close to schools
Kratom sales set to be banned close to schools
BANGKOK: The ministries of justice and public health have jointly issued a regulation prohibiting the sale of kratom leaves and boiled kratom juice within 1,000 metres of schools in order to protect children, youth and other vulnerable groups.
Anutin urges swift rewrite of charter
Anutin urges swift rewrite of charter
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said a charter rewrite must be expedited as parliament holds the authority to initiate the drafting of a new constitution.
Lions kill Bangkok zoo keeper in front of horrified visitors
Lions kill Bangkok zoo keeper in front of horrified visitors
BANGKOK: A keeper was mauled to death by lions at Safari World zoo in Bangkok yesterday (Sept 10) in front of horrified visitors, and the drive-in zone was later ordered closed until further notice.
Thailand, Cambodia agree on weapon withdrawal, mine clearance, border reopening
Thailand, Cambodia agree on weapon withdrawal, mine clearance, border reopening
KOH KONG: Thailand and Cambodia have agreed on the withdrawal of heavy weapons and military equipment, mine clearance, Cambodia-based scam suppression and partial border reopening, according to the acting Thai defence minister.
Nuengrutai to lead Thai bid for SEA Games gold
Nuengrutai to lead Thai bid for SEA Games gold
FOOTBALL: The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) has appointed Nuengrutai Srathongvian, a former Thailand international, as the new head coach of the national women’s team.
Paetongtarn to stay on as Pheu Thai Party leader
Paetongtarn to stay on as Pheu Thai Party leader
BANGKOK: The Pheu Thai Party affirmed there will be no change in its leadership as it prepares for internal restructuring ahead of the general election.
Thaksin to serve year-sentence in Bangkok’s Klong Prem Central Prison
Thaksin to serve year-sentence in Bangkok’s Klong Prem Central Prison
BANGKOK: The Department of Corrections has transferred former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to Bangkok’s Klong Prem Central Prison, where he will serve his one-year sentence.
New ministers may lift economic growth
New ministers may lift economic growth
BANGKOK: Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research) expects key economic Cabinet appointments by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will lift public confidence and raise Thai GDP growth above earlier projections.
Thailand passes key aviation safety audit
Thailand passes key aviation safety audit
BANGKOK: Thailand has passed a key audit by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), reflecting the country’s strength as a leader in aviation safety, the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) said on Tuesday.
Calls for vouchers for foreign visitors
Calls for vouchers for foreign visitors
BANGKOK: Tourism operators are urging the new tourism minister to give cash coupons to foreign visitors to spend in Thailand, similar to practices in other countries, and plan ahead for next year's low season immediately.
Police assure drug suspect killing will be investigated
Police assure drug suspect killing will be investigated
PHUKET: Police have assured that the killing of a drug dealer by officers during a raid in Wichit yesterday afternoon (Sept 8) will be fully investigated, after a senior narcotics suppression officer was also shot dead in the gunfight.
Italy win FIVB World Women’s Championship
Italy win FIVB World Women’s Championship
VOLLEYBALL: Italy were crowned world champions for the second time after overcoming Turkey in a five-set thriller in the final of the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship at Huamark Indoor Stadium on Sunday night (Sept 7).
Phuket man killed in Nakhon Phanom accident
Phuket man killed in Nakhon Phanom accident
PHUKET: A Phuket Man was killed and his wife seriously injured when their pickup truck ran off the road at a sharp bend in heavy rain and hit a power pole in Nakhon Phanom yesterday morning (Sept 8).
Iraq beat Thailand to win King’s Cup
Iraq beat Thailand to win King’s Cup
FOOTBALL: Iraq held their ground to edge defending champions and hosts Thailand 1-0 in the 2025 King’s Cup final despite being reduced to nine men on Sunday night (Sept 7) at Kanchanaburi Central Stadium.
Green light for AI traffic signals
Green light for AI traffic signals
BANGKOK: For years, Bangkok’s drivers have endured hours stuck in traffic. But a quiet revolution has been underway since February this year, when the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) partnered with Google on Project Green Light.
Economy stymied by frequent crises
Economy stymied by frequent crises
BANGKOK: Political instability has prevented Thailand from driving forward long-term policies that could become new growth engines for the country, says Nonarit Bisonyabut, a research fellow at Thailand Development Research Institute.
Royal command appoints Anutin as prime minister
Royal command appoints Anutin as prime minister
BANGKOK: The House secretary-general announced a royal command appointing Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul as Thailand’s prime minister at Bhumjaithai Party headquarters yesterday morning (Sept 7).