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Retail association touts recovery strategies
Retail association touts recovery strategies
BANGKOK: The Thai Retailers Association has recommended two strategies to accelerate economic recovery amid the prolonged global economic slowdown and rising uncertainties.
229 targeted in Senate vote-rigging case
229 targeted in Senate vote-rigging case
BANGKOK: An investigative panel has recommended charges against 229 suspects, including Bhumjaithai Party executives, in connection with allegations of widespread vote-rigging in Thailand’s Senate election last year.
Phuket enjoys surprise off-season arrivals hike
Phuket enjoys surprise off-season arrivals hike
BANGKOK: Phuket is seeing a big shift in tourism patterns as European travellers embrace off-season travel, with tourism revenue expected to grow by over B40 billion, or around 10%, this year, says the Phuket Tourist Association.
Police to make background checks on all monks nationwide
Police to make background checks on all monks nationwide
BANGKOK: Police will check the backgrounds of about 300,000 Buddhist monks nationwide in the wake of the scandal involving several senior monks and a woman known as “Sika Golf”, who was arrested on Tuesday (July 15).
Thaksin to hear lese-majeste ruling on Aug 22
Thaksin to hear lese-majeste ruling on Aug 22
BANGKOK: The Criminal Court will rule on Aug 22 on the royal defamation case against former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, his lawyer said yesterday (July 16).
National crypto sandbox for tourists in the offing
National crypto sandbox for tourists in the offing
BANGKOK: Digital asset exchange operators have welcomed a joint effort between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Bank of Thailand to launch a crypto sandbox to allow foreign tourists to use digital assets in Thailand, saying the new initiative would drive crypto adoption across Thailand.
Suspended PM Paetongtarn seeks more time to file defence
Suspended PM Paetongtarn seeks more time to file defence
BANGKOK: Suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has asked the Constitutional Court for more time to file a defence statement in the ethics case that could lead to her dismissal, an aide said yesterday (July 15).
158 blacktip reef sharks spotted in Maya Bay
158 blacktip reef sharks spotted in Maya Bay
BANGKOK: Thai marine researchers have reported a remarkable sighting of 158 blacktip reef sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus) in Maya Bay, part of Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park
Race to enroll illegal hotels in system
Race to enroll illegal hotels in system
BANGKOK: Phuket’s latest ‘field hospital’ measure is expected to attract 20-50 illegal hotels to register in the system before a ministerial regulation expires next month, according to the Phuket Boutique Accommodation Consortium.
NACC takes up PM’s phone call case
NACC takes up PM’s phone call case
BANGKOK: The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has unanimously agreed to set up a panel to investigate suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra for alleged ethical misconduct, in connection with the audio clip featuring a controversial phone conversation between her and Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen.
Police send Hun Sen’s leaked phone call case to prosecutors
Police send Hun Sen’s leaked phone call case to prosecutors
BANGKOK: Cyber crime investigation police today (July 14) sent their case concerning a leaked phone call between Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen to public prosecutors, who are considering requesting Interpol arrest warrants.
Thai spikers survive relegation scare despite loss to Canada
Thai spikers survive relegation scare despite loss to Canada
VOLLEYBALL: Thailand gained one vital point in a 2-3 loss to Canada yesterday (July 13) that was enough to keep them in the Volleyball Women’s Nations League next year.
Travel subsidy fails to attract Thais
Travel subsidy fails to attract Thais
BANGKOK: The tourism and sports minister says the number of local tourists using co-payment privileges in the ‘Tiew Thai Khon La Khrueng’ domestic tourism campaign was lower than expected for the first 10 days of the scheme despite 1.58 million registrants, as travel sentiment may be unfavourable due to “economic conditions”.
Cambodian genocide sites added to World Heritage list
Cambodian genocide sites added to World Heritage list
PHNOM PENH: Three torture and execution sites used by the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia to perpetrate genocide 50 years ago have been added to the Unesco World Heritage List.
Fast immigration lanes for Chinese students’ families at Thai airports
Fast immigration lanes for Chinese students’ families at Thai airports
BANGKOK: Immigration police have set up fast lanes for Chinese students’ families at major airports to welcome them to Thailand during their school holidays.
Srettha outlines ‘soft power’ vision for Thai athletes
Srettha outlines ‘soft power’ vision for Thai athletes
ALL SPORTS: Former prime minister Srettha Thavisin has reaffirmed the Pheu Thai Party’s commitment to harnessing sports as a major driver of Thailand’s soft power, citing its cultural, commercial, and diplomatic potential.
Economists predict more BoT rate reductions
Economists predict more BoT rate reductions
BANGKOK: The Bank of Thailand is expected to cut the policy interest rate at least twice more this year as the economy could contract by 0.1-1.1% if a US tariff of 29-36% is slapped on Thai exports, say economists.
Ride-hailing drivers face tougher licensing rules
Ride-hailing drivers face tougher licensing rules
BANGKOK: A regulation has been announced requiring drivers on ride-hailing platforms to register their vehicles as a form of public transport and obtain public driving licences, as part of efforts to strengthen safety and consumer protection.
Thailand go down fighting to US
Thailand go down fighting to US
VOLLEYBALL: Thailand went down to hosts United States 1-3 in the opening match of the third and last week of the 2025 FIVB Women’s Volleyball Nations League preliminary phase in Arlington, Texas, yesterday (July 10).
Border relations improving, says regional army chief
Border relations improving, says regional army chief
BANGKOK: The mood on the Thai-Cambodia border has shown signs of improvement since the May 28 clash that sparked tensions, with the militaries of both countries maintaining communication to prevent further misunderstandings, according to Lt Gen Boonsin Padklang, commander of the Second Army Region.