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Demonstrators denounce Pheu Thai’s attempts to stay in power
Demonstrators denounce Pheu Thai’s attempts to stay in power
BANGKOK: Demonstrators gathered at Victory Monument in Bangkok yesterday (Aug 31) to announce their opposition to the ruling Pheu Thai Party’s attempts to retain its power to run Thailand’s national administration.
Phuket sees bumper year for property market
Phuket sees bumper year for property market
BANGKOK: Despite a weak first half and the continued absence of Chinese buyers, Phuket’s residential market in 2025 is expected to be among the busiest in terms of new launches and sales, according to property analysts.
Russian wanted over Phuket crypto heist arrested hiding in car on Koh Samui
Russian wanted over Phuket crypto heist arrested hiding in car on Koh Samui
SURAT THANI:  Thai police have arrested a 26-year-old Russian man wanted in connection with a violent robbery in Phuket, after finding him hiding in the back seat of a car on Koh Samui.
Thailand picks area for first permanent border wall with Cambodia
Thailand picks area for first permanent border wall with Cambodia
SA KAEO: Thailand will erect its first section of a permanent border wall with Cambodia in Sa Kaeo province after receiving approval from the National Security Council (NSC), the Royal Thai Armed Forces (RTAF) spokesman announced yesterday (Aug 29).
Bhumjaithai ‘ready to form interim government’
Bhumjaithai ‘ready to form interim government’
BANGKOK: The Bhumjaithai Party says it is ready with allies to form an interim government with support from the opposition People’s Party, the largest party in the House of Representatives, and dissolve the House in four months.
Constitutional Court sacks PM Paetongtarn for ethics violation 
Constitutional Court sacks PM Paetongtarn for ethics violation 
BANGKOK: Thailand's Constitutional Court dismissed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office on Friday (Aug 29) for an ethics violation after only a year in power, in another crushing blow to the Shinawatra political dynasty that could usher in a new period of turmoil.
Corruption crusader Chuvit gets 8 months in jail for defamation
Corruption crusader Chuvit gets 8 months in jail for defamation
BANGKOK: The Criminal Court has sentenced former politician and former massage parlour tycoon Chuvit Kamolvisit to 12 months in prison for defaming and insulting former police officer Santhana Prayoonrat.
Vietjet Thailand bullish on prospects for expansion
Vietjet Thailand bullish on prospects for expansion
BANGKOK:  With the largest fleet expansion among low-cost carriers operating in Thailand, Vietjet Thailand is ready to challenge its competitors by opening new routes to popular destinations, targeting 6.7 million passengers and B15 billion in revenue this year, resembling the rates recorded last year.
Tropical storm Kajiki kills five, leaves seven missing in northern Thailand
Tropical storm Kajiki kills five, leaves seven missing in northern Thailand
BANGKOK: At least five people have been killed and seven remain missing after heavy rains and landslides brought on by tropical storm Kajiki swept across northern Thailand, the Thai disaster agency said yesterday (Aug 28).
Call for action to boost weak travel industry
Call for action to boost weak travel industry
BANGKOK: Tourism operators and airlines are urging the government to restore border stability and improve confidence, as recent incidents have the potential to reduce the average occupancy rate in Thai hotels by more than 10% year-on-year.
Government to ramp up drive for migrant workers
Government to ramp up drive for migrant workers
BANGKOK: Labour Minister Pongkawin Jungrungruangkit has confirmed the government’s plan to bring in labour from other countries, in addition to its intention of importing a first batch of 10,000 Sri Lankan workers, already approved by the Cabinet.
Thai spikers downed by Dutch in five-set epic
Thai spikers downed by Dutch in five-set epic
VOLLEYBALL: Thailand went down to the Netherlands in a five-set thriller as Pool A action of the 2025 FIVB Women’s World Championship concluded on Tuesday night (Aug 26).
Foreign tourists attack lifeguard, pay B200k compensation
Foreign tourists attack lifeguard, pay B200k compensation
PHUKET: A group of foreign tourists who assaulted a lifeguard at Nai Harn Beach in Phuket have agreed to pay the man B200,000 in compensation after a video showing the attack was widely shared on social media.
Cabinet approves B2bn for Tomorrowland festivals
Cabinet approves B2bn for Tomorrowland festivals
BANGKOK: The Cabinet has approved a budget of B2 billion to hold the electronic dance music festival Tomorrowland in Thailand for five years, with expectations of generating at least B12bn in spending from visitors.
Thousands of fake health certificates to be annulled
Thousands of fake health certificates to be annulled
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Public Health has ordered that thousands of fake medical certificates issued for migrant workers be annulled and legal action taken against the hospitals and doctors involved.
Thailand's exports surge 11% in July
Thailand's exports surge 11% in July
BANGKOK: Exports surged by 11% year-on-year in July, marking a 13th consecutive month of growth, according to the Ministry of Commerce.
Thai spikers rout Sweden to advance
Thai spikers rout Sweden to advance
VOLLEYBALL: Thailand progressed to the Round of 16 of the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship after registering their second successive win in Pool A on Sunday night.
Thai troops told to open fire if Cambodian soldiers encroach on Thai soil
Thai troops told to open fire if Cambodian soldiers encroach on Thai soil
BANGKOK: Second Army commander Lt Gen Boonsin Padklang said yesterday (Aug 25) he had authorised immediate retaliation by Thai soldiers if Cambodian troops were spotted encroaching on Thai sovereign soil.
Suspended Thai PM set to submit closing statement to court
Suspended Thai PM set to submit closing statement to court
BANGKOK: Suspended prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will submit her closing statement to the Constitutional Court today (Aug 25). Judges are considering a petition concerning a leaked recording of her conversation with Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen.
Answers sought about missing takraw bonus money
Answers sought about missing takraw bonus money
SEPAK TAKRAW: A former Thai national sepak takraw player has spoken out on behalf of five younger compatriots who were promised bonuses of almost B2 million each for winning gold medals at the 2022 Asian Games but received only B100,000 each.