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Aimsaard sisters end dry spell with US Open title
Aimsaard sisters end dry spell with US Open title
BADMINTON: Aimsaard sisters Benyapa and Nuntakarn claimed the women’s doubles title at the BWF US Open in Iowa on Sunday (June 29).
B1.7bn co-payment scheme hits slow start
B1.7bn co-payment scheme hits slow start
BANGKOK: Hotel operators are enmeshed in the slow approval process for the first phase of the B1.7-billion co-payment scheme, while some online travel agents (OTAs) have started to offer even lower prices than the government’s subsidy scheme.
ONE Championship shifts global production hub to Bangkok
ONE Championship shifts global production hub to Bangkok
MMA: ONE Championship has officially moved its global production operations to Bangkok – marking another shift in the martial arts promotion’s centre of gravity, as it leans deeper into its weekly Lumpinee Stadium events and reports a sharp rise in revenue.
Defence minister’s post left vacant in reshuffle
Defence minister’s post left vacant in reshuffle
BANGKOK: The post of defence minister has been left vacant in the latest Thai Cabinet reshuffle, prompting speculation that it is being reserved for Gen Chalermpol Srisawat, a former senator and chief of defence forces.
Indian travel demand to prop up Thai aviation
Indian travel demand to prop up Thai aviation
BANGKOK: India's rapid economic growth will help support Southeast Asia's aviation industry, including the Thai aviation sector, according to Indian carrier IndiGo, which plans to introduce its new business class seats to Bangkok and Phuket.
Motorcyclist survives crash after falling asleep on motorway
Motorcyclist survives crash after falling asleep on motorway
BANGKOK: A young man riding a motorcycle illegally on a motorway in Thailand narrowly escaped death after falling asleep and crashing into the back of a lorry.
Paetongtarn to serve as PM and culture minister in new Cabinet lineup
Paetongtarn to serve as PM and culture minister in new Cabinet lineup
BANGKOK: Paetongtarn Shinawatra is to take on the dual role of prime minister and culture minister after the new Cabinet lineup was announced in the Royal Gazette this morning (July 1).
PM could face court test
PM could face court test
BANGKOK: The Constitutional Court is expected to decide today (July 1) on whether to accept a petition accusing Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra of serious ethical violations, which could put her position at risk.
Thailand expands universal healthcare to include hormone therapy for LGBTQ+
Thailand expands universal healthcare to include hormone therapy for LGBTQ+
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Public Health has approved a B145 million healthcare benefit to provide gender-affirming hormone therapy for transgender and gender-diverse individuals under the country’s B30 universal healthcare scheme.
Discovery of devices fails to deter tourists
Discovery of devices fails to deter tourists
PHUKET: Despite the introduction of heightened security measures following the discovery of several suspected explosive devices in two southern tourist provinces last Thursday (June 26), tourism operators are still concerned the incident will reinforce negative perceptions concerning safety in Thailand, though none have reported cancellations.
‘Delighted’ PM hands out national ID cards to minority ethnic groups
‘Delighted’ PM hands out national ID cards to minority ethnic groups
CHIANG RAI: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has granted Thai national ID cards to 21 representatives of minority ethnic groups in the northern province as part of the government’s policy to resolve issues of statelessness and ensure access to government welfare.
Drama as Thai girls bag maiden junior world title
Drama as Thai girls bag maiden junior world title
GOLF: Thailand’s girls’ team were one of the feel-good stories at last year’s Toyota Junior Golf World Cup, placing second behind a record United States victory. Prior to this they had never qualified.
Senate urges govt to pull casino bill
Senate urges govt to pull casino bill
BANGKOK: A Senate committee reviewing the casino-entertainment complex bill has urged the government to withdraw its draft legislation, warning that it may violate multiple sections of the 2017 Constitution.
Cannabis dreams go up in smoke
Cannabis dreams go up in smoke
BANGKOK: In the fertile plains of Nakhon Ratchasima, Somkiat Nitiketkosol tends to his cannabis farm, Suan Fah Yim, with a heavy heart. For years, small- and medium-sized cannabis growers like him have weathered fierce competition, plunging prices and shifting government policies.
Growth of eateries outpaces tourism
Growth of eateries outpaces tourism
BANGKOK: The Bank of Thailand has observed a glut of restaurants relative to the slower growth in foreign tourist arrivals, with the impact affecting mainly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Hun Sen says Thailand owes him gratitude, threatens to expose Shinawatras
Hun Sen says Thailand owes him gratitude, threatens to expose Shinawatras
YANGON: Cambodian Senate President Samdech Hun Sen has asserted that Thailand owes him a debt of gratitude for once sheltering members of the Shinawatra family, in the latest exchange in the ongoing dispute between him and Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
Thai tourism businesses unfazed by casino bill delay
Thai tourism businesses unfazed by casino bill delay
BANGKOK: The government’s decision to put its entertainment complex bill on the back burner should not affect Thailand’s tourism industry, as the country has welcomed plenty of tourists without this type of attraction in the past, according to the Thai Hotels Association (THA).
NACC to probe justice minister, DSI chief
NACC to probe justice minister, DSI chief
BANGKOK: The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has resolved to set up an investigative panel to probe Justice Minister Pol Col Tawee Sodsong and Department of Special Investigation (DSI) director-general Pol Lt Col Yutthana Praedam, following complaints of misconduct and political persecution related to the recent Senate election investigation.
Casino bill slips to bottom of agenda
Casino bill slips to bottom of agenda
BANGKOK: The government has bowed to growing public pressure by stepping back from its push to pass a bill to establish integrated entertainment complexes with casinos. The bill will now be deprioritised when parliament reconvenes next week.
NACC launches initial review of audio clip
NACC launches initial review of audio clip
BANGKOK: The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has acknowledged the start a preliminary investigation into the audio recording of a conversation between Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen.