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Weed policy shift gets thumbs-down
Weed policy shift gets thumbs-down
BANGKOK: Three years after Thailand became the first country in Asia to decriminalise cannabis, health and civil society experts are raising concerns over public health and inadequate regulations which accompanied the move.
King Power cites economic doldrums, threatens to close at three airports
King Power cites economic doldrums, threatens to close at three airports
BANGKOK: Airports of Thailand (AoT) shares fell 7.8% on Friday (June 13) following an announcement by Thai duty-free retailer King Power that it intends to shutter its stores in Phuket, Chiang Mai and Hat Yai airports, pointing to the steadily declining economy and heightened rental fees.
Crackdown on expats in jobs for Thais
Crackdown on expats in jobs for Thais
BANGKOK: Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has ordered a crackdown on expats working in occupations restricted to Thai nationals after the ministry made more than 4,400 arrests for the offence in the past nine months.
Call for measures to halt surge in bad debt
Call for measures to halt surge in bad debt
BANGKOK: The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) wants to improve the conditions for debt restructuring to prevent special mention (SM) loans from deteriorating into non-performing loans (NPLs), after a noticeable increase in the former in the fourth quarter last year.
New AI law wins government support
New AI law wins government support
BANGKOK: The government is ready to support the current draft of the principles of the artificial intelligence (AI) law, aiming to ensure that all AI developers and AI service providers operate under the same rules, said Wisit Wisitsora-at, permanent secretary of the Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry.
Man on 700km walk to beat his cannabis habit
Man on 700km walk to beat his cannabis habit
SUKHOTHAI: A 46-year-old man from Ratchaburi has embarked on an extraordinary journey on foot, aiming to walk more than 700 kilometres to Chiang Mai in a determined effort to quit his cannabis habit.
Tourism slump hammers restaurants
Tourism slump hammers restaurants
BANGKOK: Every type of eatery is struggling this year as the economy and tourism slow, says renowned Thai chef and restaurateur Thitid Tassanakajohn, also known as Chef Ton.
Thailand very close to debt ceiling, opposition warns
Thailand very close to debt ceiling, opposition warns
BANGKOK: The opposition People’s Party (PP) has warned that Thailand is coming perilously close to hitting its public debt ceiling, which it believes could jeopardise treasury reserves.
SSO paid ‘over double for building’
SSO paid ‘over double for building’
BANGKOK: The Social Security Office (SSO) paid roughly double the market value for the SKYY9 Building, according to a special committee appointed by the Interior Ministry to audit the SSO’s budget use.
Patama named BAT honorary life president
Patama named BAT honorary life president
BADMINTON: Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul has been named honorary life president of the Badminton Association of Thailand (BAT).
Police doctor suspended over sedative procurement
Police doctor suspended over sedative procurement
BANGKOK: Police General Hospital in Bangkok says it has suspended a doctor who was arrested for procuring large amounts of sedatives, pending the outcome of a disciplinary investigation.
Krabi frets over closure of Jetstar Asia
Krabi frets over closure of Jetstar Asia
BANGKOK: Tourism operators in Krabi are worried about the closure of Singapore-based Jetstar Asia, as Singaporean tourists were among the top five source markets for the southern Thai province.
Thaksin will not attend Supreme Court hearing
Thaksin will not attend Supreme Court hearing
BANGKOK: Thaksin Shinawatra will not go to the Supreme Court tomorrow (June 13) when it considers whether the former prime minister served his jail term during his prolonged stay at Police General Hospital.
Historic deal to beam domestic games live
Historic deal to beam domestic games live
FOOTBALL: Corporate giants Gulf Development Plc, Advance Info Service Plc (AIS) and Jasmine International Plc (JAS) have entered into a “historic” pact with the Football Association of Thailand (FAT) that will ensure “free” live broadcasts of all domestic leagues and cup competitions.
Chinese visitor’s video claims ‘special connection’ in Immigration
Chinese visitor’s video claims ‘special connection’ in Immigration
BANGKOK: Immigration police were hunting down a Chinese visitor who posted a video online claiming a “special connection” that allowed foreigners to work in Thailand without a visa.
Mixed pair settle for second best in Indonesia
Mixed pair settle for second best in Indonesia
BADMINTON: Mixed doubles pair Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Supissara Paewsampran missed out on a chance to win their fourth title of the year after losing in the final of the US$450,000 (B14.7 million) BWF Indonesia Open in Jakarta on Sunday (June 8).
Hunt on for two suspects behind Pattani bombs
Hunt on for two suspects behind Pattani bombs
PATTANI: Security officials are looking for two suspects believed to be behind the two bomb blasts in downtown Pattani on Sunday night (June 8).
FAT secures landmark TV deal, clubs set for windfall
FAT secures landmark TV deal, clubs set for windfall
FOOTBALL: Advanced Info Service Plc (AIS), Gulf Energy Development Plc (GULF) and Jasmine International Plc (JAS) have secured the broadcasting rights to Thai football over the next four years in a B2 billion deal.
Cambodian troops agree to retreat from Thai border
Cambodian troops agree to retreat from Thai border
BANGKOK: Cambodian soldiers agreed to retreat from the Thai border in Ubon Ratchathani province after a talk between regional forces of both countries yesterday (June 8).
New law backs local booze makers
New law backs local booze makers
BANGKOK: The Community Liquor Law is now in force, allowing small producers to legally make all types of alcohol while preventing unfair monopolies.