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Crypto sandbox targets tourists
Crypto sandbox targets tourists
BANGKOK: The TouristDigiPay sandbox, an 18-month initiative that allows foreign tourists to convert digital assets into baht for domestic spending, is strengthening Thailand's digital economy and positioning the country as a regional leader, according to cryptocurrency exchange operators.
Immigration Bureau cancels 10,000 temporary stay permits
Immigration Bureau cancels 10,000 temporary stay permits
BANGKOK: The Immigration Bureau (IB) has revoked temporary stay permits for nearly 10,000 foreign nationals whose visa status failed to comply with the regulations, the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) has said.
AoT revises airport plan, targets 120mn
AoT revises airport plan, targets 120mn
BANGKOK: Airports of Thailand (AoT) has revised the Suvarnabhumi Airport master plan, targeting a development project that can accommodate up to 120 million passengers per year as it eyes the East Expansion project tender next year.
Cops bust network selling ‘illegal abortion drugs’
Cops bust network selling ‘illegal abortion drugs’
BANGKOK: The Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD) have successfully dismantled an illegal network selling abortion drugs online, arresting seven suspects and confiscating over 3,000 items in coordinated raids in three provinces.
5.4 earthquake off Myanmar felt in Bangkok
5.4 earthquake off Myanmar felt in Bangkok
BANGKOK: A 5.4-magnitude earthquake was detected near the southern coast of Myanmar and felt in several parts of Bangkok yesterday morning (Aug 21).
Court wraps up hearing in PM’s phone call case
Court wraps up hearing in PM’s phone call case
BANGKOK: The Constitutional Court finished hearing testimony yesterday (Aug 21) from Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra about her leaked phone call with Cambodian strongman Hun Sen, and confirmed it would announce its ruling on Aug 29 as scheduled.
Hoteliers’ lawsuit targets minimum wage
Hoteliers’ lawsuit targets minimum wage
BANGKOK: Members of the Thai Hotels Association (THA) voted on Wednesday to file a lawsuit against the national wage committee with the Administrative Court, arguing the B400 nationwide daily minimum wage violates the 1998 Labour Protection Act.
Thai government issues new rules for SIM cards
Thai government issues new rules for SIM cards
BANGKOK: The government has announced stricter measures for SIM card registration to combat rising online fraud, following cases in which criminals have exploited SIM-swap scams to steal from victims.
Thailand offers free domestic flights for 200,000 foreign arrivals
Thailand offers free domestic flights for 200,000 foreign arrivals
BANGKOK: The Tourism and Sports Ministry plans to offer free domestic flight tickets to 200,000 foreign arrivals to boost tourism nationwide over a three-month period.
SAO ridiculed after ‘transparency’ award
SAO ridiculed after ‘transparency’ award
BANGKOK: The State Audit Office (SAO) has come under heavy criticism after being named the most transparent independent organisation in this year’s Integrity and Transparency Assessment (ITA).
ASEAN military team visits border
ASEAN military team visits border
UBON RATCHATHANI: Thailand has dismissed Cambodia’s objection to the visit of an team of ASEAN military observers to Chong Arn Ma in Ubon Ratchathani province, reaffirming that the area lies within Thai territory and that the trip was legitimate.
Thai spikers set for China warm-up test
Thai spikers set for China warm-up test
VOLLEYBALL: Thailand will play a warm-up match against China today (Aug 19) as the FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Championship 2025 is set to start this week.
Cambodia using civilians to invade Thai territory, says Thai army
Cambodia using civilians to invade Thai territory, says Thai army
BANGKOK: Cambodia is using its civilian population to invade Thai territory in the eastern border province of Sa Kaeo, according to the Royal Thai Army (RTA).
Tawit rides 7-birdie charge to Asian Mixed victory
Tawit rides 7-birdie charge to Asian Mixed victory
GOLF: Hot-shot Tawit Polthai captured his second professional title with a two-stroke triumph over Taiwan’s Wang Wei-hsuan in the final round of the B5 million TrustGolf Asian Mixed Match 2 at Lake View Resort and Golf Club in Cha-am, Phetchaburi, on Saturday (Aug 16).
Loan shark arrested for charging 3,400% annual interest
Loan shark arrested for charging 3,400% annual interest
NAKHON SI AYUTTHAYA: A 37-year-old recently-released inmate has been arrested for running illegal money lending services with annual interest rates as high as 3,400%, Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECD) officers said yesterday (Aug 17).
Hospital’s new AI model is a boon for diabetics
Hospital’s new AI model is a boon for diabetics
LAT BUA LUANG: Lat Bua Luang Hospital in Ayutthaya’s Lat Bua Luang district has unveiled an innovative Internet of Things (IoT) model aimed at enhancing diabetes care through real-time health data monitoring.
Foreign investment application value surges 37% in first half
Foreign investment application value surges 37% in first half
BANGKOK: In the first half of this year, 502 foreign investors applied to conduct business in Thailand under the Foreign Business Act (FBA), a 30% increase year-on-year.
Thai tourism momentum weakening
Thai tourism momentum weakening
BANGKOK: Thailand’s tourism business could be slow for the remainder of the year, as the country faces more intense competition from Vietnam and South Korea, which are offering visa exemptions to more markets, say industry executives.
Thai universities go global in rankings
Thai universities go global in rankings
BANGKOK: In the heart of Bangkok, the campus of Chulalongkorn University, Thailand’s oldest university, is becoming more international as it welcomes an increasing number of foreign students every year.
Probe into temple funds intensifies
Probe into temple funds intensifies
BANGKOK: Authorities are intensifying an investigation into Wat Phrabat Namphu amid allegations of large-scale corruption, focusing on the temple's affiliated foundation as a potential “loophole” for embezzlement.