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Thai cannabis stores fear for their future
Thai cannabis stores fear for their future
BANGKOK: Tourism operators expect many cannabis stores across Thailand to be shuttered, especially in urban areas, leaving only those that supply the herb for medical purposes, as the government moves to recriminalise the plant.
Cabinet approves B115bn for stimulus projects
Cabinet approves B115bn for stimulus projects
BANGKOK: Thailand’s Cabinet has approved projects worth B115 billion, ranging from road building to tourism promotion, as the government seeks to spur the sluggish economy.
Somsak signs order requiring doctor’s prescription for cannabis
Somsak signs order requiring doctor’s prescription for cannabis
BANGKOK: Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin said yesterday (June 24) he had signed an order restricting cannabis use to strictly medical purposes.
‘Graft to blame’ for police air crashes
‘Graft to blame’ for police air crashes
BANGKOK: The president of the Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand (ACT) said systemic corruption is to blame for the recent crashes of two police aircraft, which claimed the lives of nine police officers.
Military seals border with Cambodia
Military seals border with Cambodia
BANGKOK: The Thai army and navy have sealed the border with Cambodia in retaliation for Cambodia’s threat to the Thai territory and the negative impacts of scam centres in the nearby country.
Thais end Hong Kong leg without a win
Thais end Hong Kong leg without a win
VOLLEYBALL: Thailand ended the second week of the FIVB Women’s Volleyball Nations League 2025 without a win after they lost to Bulgaria 2-3 in Hong Kong yesterday (June 22).
Thai PM confirms coalition support amid Cambodia crisis
Thai PM confirms coalition support amid Cambodia crisis
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra reaffirmed the unity of the remaining coalition partners yesterday (June 22) following the withdrawal of the Bhumjaithai Party while a Cabinet reshuffle is expected to be finalised by the end of this month.
Thai government pledges ONE Championship support amid F1 bid
Thai government pledges ONE Championship support amid F1 bid
MMA: The Thai government has signalled it may begin backing ONE Championship – after founder Chatri Sityodtong expressed sadness at the lack of official support despite the martial arts organisation’s surging popularity and economic impact.
Nationwide protests urge PM to step down
Nationwide protests urge PM to step down
BANGKOK: Protests are spreading across the country as demonstrators call for Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to resign or dissolve parliament following the release of a controversial leaked audio clip featuring her and Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen.
Thai spikers outclassed by Italy
Thai spikers outclassed by Italy
VOLLEYBALL: Thailand suffered a second straight loss in week two of the FIVB Women’s Volleyball Nations League 2025 in Hong Kong on Thursday (June 19).
Tourism operators sound the alarm on possible coup
Tourism operators sound the alarm on possible coup
BANGKOK: Tourism operators insist a coup must be avoided at all costs as the nation struggles with political instability, as businesses prefer a democratic system.
Thai girls retain ASEAN U19 title
Thai girls retain ASEAN U19 title
FOOTBALL: Thailand retained the ASEAN Under-19 Girls’ Championship title after they defeated Vietnam 3-1 in the final at the Thong Nhat Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday night (June 18).
Army commander tells PM to ‘support national interest’ in border dispute
Army commander tells PM to ‘support national interest’ in border dispute
BANGKOK: Second Army Region Commander Lt Gen Boonsin Padklang has advised Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to “be mindful” and support the national interest with a moral policy when handling the border dispute with Cambodia.
Thai PM apologises as crisis threatens to topple government
Thai PM apologises as crisis threatens to topple government
BANGKOK: Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra apologised yesterday (June 19) for a leaked phone call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen that has provoked widespread anger and put her government on the brink of collapse.
Bhumjaithai quits Thai coalition over phone-call furore
Bhumjaithai quits Thai coalition over phone-call furore
BANGKOK: The Bhumjaithai Party has announced its withdrawal from Thailand’s coalition government, while calling for Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to take responsibility for comments in a leaked audio clip that threaten confidence in her leadership.
Thailand to bid for five-year F1 race deal
Thailand to bid for five-year F1 race deal
FORMULA ONE: Thailand’s Cabinet has approved a plan to bid for the right to hold Formula One races in Bangkok for five years starting in 2028, at a cost of B40 billion, according to the tourism and sports minister.
Scam gang targeting Australians busted in Thailand
Scam gang targeting Australians busted in Thailand
SAMUT PRAKAN: Thai police have arrested 13 foreign nationals accused of running a call centre scam that defrauded Australian nationals out of about B32 million over the past year.
Thai FA Targets 2027 Women’s World Cup
Thai FA Targets 2027 Women’s World Cup
FOOTBALL: The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) has officially launched a strategic plan for women’s football under the vision “From Grassroots to Greatness,” reaffirming its commitment to returning the Thai women’s national team, known as “Chaba Kaew,” to the FIFA Women’s World Cup stage with the campaign “Road to Brazil 2027.”
Cambodia bans all imports of Thai fruit, vegetables
Cambodia bans all imports of Thai fruit, vegetables
TRAT: Cambodia banned all imports of Thai fruit and vegetables yesterday (June 17) in response to Thailand’s refusal to fully open all border checkpoints.
US tariff talks making headway
US tariff talks making headway
BANGKOK: The Commerce Minister said the reciprocal tariff talks with the US appear to be making good progress and he expected both sides to agree on tariffs as low as 10%.