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King endorses new Bank of Thailand chairman
King endorses new Bank of Thailand chairman
BANGKOK: Somchai Sujjapongse has received endorsement from His Majesty the King to be the new board chairman of the Bank of Thailand.
Anutin denies Interior Ministry deal
Anutin denies Interior Ministry deal
BANGKOK Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dismissed claims yesterday that his Bhumjaithai Party had agreed to relinquish control of the Interior Ministry in a much-speculated Cabinet reshuffle, saying no such talks had taken place.
Poramet and Davis power Thailand past India
Poramet and Davis power Thailand past India
FOOTBALL: Thailand defeated India 2-0 in a friendly match at Thammasat Stadium on Wednesday night (June 4).
Ex-PM Abhisit slams casino bill
Ex-PM Abhisit slams casino bill
BANGKOK: Former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has issued a strong rebuke of the government’s plan to establish integrated entertainment complexes with a casino, warning they will not solve illegal gambling and may damage Thailand’s tourism image.
Thailand rejects the International Court of Justice’s jurisdiction
Thailand rejects the International Court of Justice’s jurisdiction
BANGKOK: Thailand does not recognise the jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the land dispute with neighbouring Cambodia.
Kunlavut confirmed as new World No.1
Kunlavut confirmed as new World No.1
BADMINTON: Kunlavut Vitidsarn has officially been confirmed as the new World No.1 player after the latest rankings were released on Tuesday (June 3) by the World Badminton Federation (BWF).
Poland defeat Thai women in VNL opener
Poland defeat Thai women in VNL opener
VOLLEYBALL: Thailand opened their FIVB Women’s Volleyball Nations League 2025 campaign with a 3-0 loss (22-25, 24-26, 22-25) to sixth-ranked Poland at the National Indoor Stadium in Beijing yesterday (June 4).
70 officials named in Bangkok tower collapse scandal
70 officials named in Bangkok tower collapse scandal
BANGKOK: About 70 state officials have been implicated in bidding collusion linked to the doomed State Audit Office (SAO) building in Bangkok, the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) said yesterday (June 4).
Thai tourism stimulus budget taking shape
Thai tourism stimulus budget taking shape
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Tourism and Sports expects a stimulus budget of B13.3 billion to generate B267bn for the Thai economy, after combining development plans for tourism areas with other agencies.
Thailand eye India victory ahead of Asian Cup qualifier
Thailand eye India victory ahead of Asian Cup qualifier
FOOTBALL: Thailand take on India in a FIFA Day match today (June 4) but their coach Masatada Ishii said his mind was more on the War Elephants’ AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Turkmenistan next week.
Thailand’s spikers gear up for tough Poland opener
Thailand’s spikers gear up for tough Poland opener
VOLLEYBALL: Thailand begin their FIVB Women’s Volleyball Nations League 2025 campaign with a match against Poland in Pool 3 at the National Indoor Stadium in Beijing, China, today (June 4).
New approach to overseas income aims to spur inflows
New approach to overseas income aims to spur inflows
BANGKOK: The Revenue Department is shifting its approach on how it taxes income sourced from abroad. Rather than taxing every baht of income brought into the country, the department is moving towards granting tax exemptions for income promptly remitted to Thailand, hoping to create momentum for economic stimulation by encouraging capital inflow.
PM ‘silent’ on rumoured Cabinet reshuffle
PM ‘silent’ on rumoured Cabinet reshuffle
BANGKOK: There has been no signal from Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra about a possible Cabinet reshuffle despite media speculation to that effect, according to Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, a key figure in the ruling Pheu Thai Party.
Cambodia to take border dispute with Thailand to World Court
Cambodia to take border dispute with Thailand to World Court
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia is to take its border dispute with Thailand to the World Court following an exchange of gunfire by soldiers of the two countries.
Old doubts rise on collapsed SAO site
Old doubts rise on collapsed SAO site
BANGKOK: The collapsed State Audit Office (SAO) building has come under renewed scrutiny following a recent news report detailing longstanding irregularities in the construction project, which began in 2009.
B157bn handout budget to fund other priorities: PM
B157bn handout budget to fund other priorities: PM
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra plans to spend about B157 billion - earlier allocated for B10,000 handouts in fiscal 2025 - on water management, transport and tourism promotion instead.
New hotel law raises safety concerns
New hotel law raises safety concerns
BANGKOK: The Thai Hotels Association (THA) has raised the alarm for property owners over a new draft law for hotels, warning it could infringe on the rights of residents and compromise tourist safety, which is already a blemish for Thailand.
Kunlavut makes it day of double joy for Thai shuttlers
Kunlavut makes it day of double joy for Thai shuttlers
BADMINTON: New world No.1 Kunlavut Vitidsarn capped off a historic week by winning the US$1 million BWF Singapore Open yesterday (June 1).
Army ‘ready’ but Thailand seeks peaceful solution on Cambodian border
Army ‘ready’ but Thailand seeks peaceful solution on Cambodian border
SA KAEO: The Thai army has confirmed it is prepared for any possible border eventuality with Cambodia while the foreign affairs minister emphasised that a peaceful solution is possible.
Thai regulator warns taxi drivers to shape up
Thai regulator warns taxi drivers to shape up
BANGKOK: The Department of Land Transport (DLT) has warned that public transport drivers who fail to meet standards, particularly when providing services to tourists, will face severe penalties.