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Thai troops will stay at border, says army
Thai troops will stay at border, says army
BANGKOK: Thai troops will not be withdrawn from 11 key sites along the border with Cambodia, regardless of the outcome of key talks today (Aug 7) to de-escalate border tensions, says the commander of the 2nd Army Region.
WHO supports Thailand’s e-cigarette crackdown
WHO supports Thailand’s e-cigarette crackdown
BANGKOK: The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed support for Thailand’s continued ban on the import and sale of e-cigarettes, while the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) has pledged a “denormalisation effort” to reduce the prevalence of vaping among young people.
Poker becomes legal for tournaments
Poker becomes legal for tournaments
BANGKOK: Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has officially signed an order legalising poker games for money under controlled conditions, with the aim of paving the way for international-level tournaments to be held in the country.
Senate approves eased alcohol rules
Senate approves eased alcohol rules
BANGKOK: The Senate has approved the amended Alcohol Control Bill, easing restrictions on alcohol-related communication and offering greater support for local brewers and small-scale producers.
Thailand taking legal action against Cambodia for attack damage
Thailand taking legal action against Cambodia for attack damage
BANGKOK: Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has ordered officials to press criminal and civil lawsuits locally and internationally against Cambodia for the damage caused by its attacks on Thailand.
Chinese arrivals may hit 9mn in 2026
Chinese arrivals may hit 9mn in 2026
BANGKOK: Chinese tourist arrivals should rebound to 9 million in 2026, driven by large groups, positive momentum from chartered flights and global business events that reinforce Thailand's image as a safe destination, according to the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta).
Thailand does well to secure 19% US tariff, says Prommin
Thailand does well to secure 19% US tariff, says Prommin
BANGKOK: Thailand has headed off a major trade conflict after securing a fair 19% US tariff rate with the deal now headed to parliament for approval, said Prommin Lertsuridej, secretary-general to the prime minister.
Thailand retain futsal title
Thailand retain futsal title
FUTSAL: Thailand successfully defended their Continental Futsal Championship title following a close 3-2 final victory over Saudi Arabia at Nonthaburi Gymnasium on Sunday night (Aug 3).
PM ‘has no plan’ to quit before ruling
PM ‘has no plan’ to quit before ruling
BANGKOK: Prommin Lertsuridej, secretary-general to suspended prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has rejected reports which suggest the premier would resign before the Constitutional Court issues a ruling on the leaked recording of her conversation with Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen.
Scholarships offered to families of fallen Thai soldiers
Scholarships offered to families of fallen Thai soldiers
BANGKOK: Thai universities and schools have offered full scholarships to the families of Thai soldiers who died or were wounded during the five days of fighting between Thailand and Cambodia.
Thai-Cambodia border ‘win’ as mop-up starts
Thai-Cambodia border ‘win’ as mop-up starts
UDON RATCHATHANI: The Royal Thai Army (RTA) has declared success in reclaiming control over the disputed Chong Arn Ma border area in Ubon Ratchathani’s Nam Yuen district, specifically near the Ta Om Monument, following five days of armed clashes with Cambodian forces.
Tariff may affect Indian tourism
Tariff may affect Indian tourism
BANGKOK: After securing solid growth from the Indian tourism market in the last two years while Asian markets stagnated, 2025 is an uncertain year for arrivals from the subcontinent as US tariff rates are expected to have an impact.
Govt requests no observers at GBC meet
Govt requests no observers at GBC meet
BANGKOK: Thailand has turned down Cambodia's request to include international observers at the upcoming General Border Committee (GBC) meeting, insisting it remains a bilateral affair.
Pundits see further rate cuts this year
Pundits see further rate cuts this year
BANGKOK: The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has room to cut the interest rate more than once for the remainder of this year to shore up the economy if the US tariff on Thai goods is not competitive with regional peers, say pundits.
Thai army eyes control of Ta Kwai
Thai army eyes control of Ta Kwai
SURIN: The Royal Thai Army (RTA) has admitted that Thai troops have not yet gained complete control over the disputed Ta Kwai temple area in Surin province near the Cambodian border.
Cambodian reinforcement efforts continuing, says Thai army
Cambodian reinforcement efforts continuing, says Thai army
BANGKOK: Cambodia is continuing to reinforce its troops along the border with Thailand and suspicious drones are spying on Thai military units in border provinces, according to the 2nd Army Region.
Thailand expects US tariff details ‘within 24 hours’
Thailand expects US tariff details ‘within 24 hours’
BANGKOK: Thailand expects to learn details of new US import tariffs ‘within 24 hours’, Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said on Thursday morning (July 31).
Nine die in Suphan Buri fireworks inferno
Nine die in Suphan Buri fireworks inferno
SUPHAN BURI: A fireworks explosion killed nine people and injured another in Muang district late yesterday morning (July 30).
Cambodia SEA Games ban mooted
Cambodia SEA Games ban mooted
SEA GAMES: Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong said a decision to bar Cambodia from the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Bangkok rests with the 11 SEA Games Federation (SEAGF) member nations.
Protests lodged as pact broken
Protests lodged as pact broken
BANGKOK: Thailand lodged diplomatic protests against Cambodia yesterday (July 29) for violating their ceasefire agreement, Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa said.