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Border with Cambodia ‘is not ready to reopen’
Border with Cambodia ‘is not ready to reopen’
BANGKOK: Lt Gen Boonsin Padklang, commander of the Second Army Region, said his forces were not ready for a reopening of the border with Cambodia, joking that it may remain closed “until his retirement”.
Banks swiftly follow policy rate reduction
Banks swiftly follow policy rate reduction
BANGKOK: Local banks have responded swiftly to the Bank of Thailand's policy rate cut, reducing their lending interest rates.
Government given failing grade on corruption
Government given failing grade on corruption
BANGKOK: The Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand (ACT) has criticised the Paetongtarn Shinawatra administration’s first year in power as lacking a clear direction, effective mechanisms and a genuine commitment to tackle corruption.
Bank of Thailand cuts interest rate to 1.50%
Bank of Thailand cuts interest rate to 1.50%
BANGKOK: The Bank of Thailand believes there is still room for further monetary easing, even after four cuts in its policy interest rate in the past 10 months.
Phuket seeks state support to improve infrastructure
Phuket seeks state support to improve infrastructure
BANGKOK: As tourism in Phuket continues to grow, the Phuket Tourist Association is urging the government to improve the island's infrastructure to enhance the quality of life for residents, accommodate rising tourist numbers and ease congestion.
Real estate price war on the horizon
Real estate price war on the horizon
BANGKOK: The slowdown in the real estate sector is expected to trigger a price war in the property market and dampen the purchasing power of upper-income homebuyers.
Probe sought into pupil attack on teacher
Probe sought into pupil attack on teacher
BANGKOK: Education Minister Narumon Pinyosinwat has instructed the Office of the Private Education Commission (Opec) to investigate an incident at a private school in Uthai Thani in which a Matthayom 5 student assaulted a female teacher after being upset with his exam scores.
Thai army announces right to self-defence
Thai army announces right to self-defence
SA KAEO: The Royal Thai Army has protested against the latest explosion of a Cambodian landmine in a border area of Thailand’s Surin province yesterday morning (Aug 12) and says it may exercise its right to self-defence.
Thai spikers edged by Vietnam in regional comp
Thai spikers edged by Vietnam in regional comp
VOLLEYBALL: Thailand have fallen short in their bid to claim the inaugural SEA V-League volleyball women’s title after suffering a 3-2 loss to arch-rivals and tournament hosts Vietnam on Sunday (Aug 10).
Malaysia to eliminate over 100 illegal piers along Thai border
Malaysia to eliminate over 100 illegal piers along Thai border
KELANTAN: Malaysia will soon destroy 128 jetties illegally built on the Kolok River in another move to clamp down on illicit activities along the border with Thailand.
Landmine claims another Thai soldier’s leg
Landmine claims another Thai soldier’s leg
PHANOM DONG RAK: A landmine exploded and blew off a paramilitary ranger’s leg during a border patrol near an ancient temple site in Surin province this morning (Aug 12).
Reform agenda to the fore
Reform agenda to the fore
BANGKOK: Although Thai businesses are relieved the US has reduced its import tariff on Thai goods to 19%, on par with other countries in the region, improving long-term competitiveness remains a challenge for domestic firms, in addition to attracting foreign investment.
Thailand promises better tourist safety after Malaysian pair torched
Thailand promises better tourist safety after Malaysian pair torched
BANGKOK: The Tourism and Sports Ministry has promised improved safety measures in areas popular with tourists after two Malaysians were set on fire in a random attack by an unemployed man in downtown Bangkok.
Thai-Cambodia border areas, communities still unsafe, says army
Thai-Cambodia border areas, communities still unsafe, says army
SA KAEO: The presence of numerous Cambodian rockets and landmines means that Thai border communities and frontiers are still unsafe for civilians and military personnel, according to the Royal Thai Army.
Thai life insurance posts sturdy growth
Thai life insurance posts sturdy growth
BANGKOK: The Thai Life Assurance Association (TLAA) forecasts steady growth for the industry in the second half of the year, driven by resilient consumer demand and long-term demographic trends.
Thais eye next GBC talks
Thais eye next GBC talks
BANGKOK: Thailand is set to table proposals on landmine clearance and combating transnational crime at the forthcoming General Border Committee (GBC) meeting, which is expected to take place within the next month, according to Deputy Defence Minister Nattaphon Narkphanit.
Sansiri preps 29 projects in Phuket under 5-year plan
Sansiri preps 29 projects in Phuket under 5-year plan
BANGKOK: SET-listed developer Sansiri plans to launch 29 residential projects worth B33 billion in Phuket under a five-year plan, driven by new demand from both locals and foreigners.
Thais likely to travel domestically during long weekend
Thais likely to travel domestically during long weekend
BANGKOK: The four-day Mother's Day holiday this weekend is expected to generate B13 billion from 3.16 million domestic trips, with most tourists preferring to travel within their own provinces and avoid cross-regional journeys to save on costs, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Rivals to honour truce deal
Rivals to honour truce deal
BANGKOK: Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to uphold the ceasefire and maintain current troop positions along their shared border, according to Deputy Defence Minister Nattaphon Narkphanit yesterday (Aug 7).
SEA Games opening venue shifted over security concerns
SEA Games opening venue shifted over security concerns
SEA GAMES: The organising committee for the 33rd Southeast Asian Games has agreed to move the venue of the opening ceremony from Sanam Luang to Rajamangala National Stadium, citing safety concerns for athletes from all participating nations.