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Thai F1 race would ‘break even within a year’
Thai F1 race would ‘break even within a year’
FORMULA ONE: The minister of tourism and sports has expressed confidence that a Formula 1 race, if held in Thailand, would “break even” within a year.
New dugong duo spotted near Krabi
New dugong duo spotted near Krabi
KRABI: Park officials have reported the sighting of two new dugongs and a group of green turtles near Ao Nam Mao in Muang district of Krabi, suggesting improving marine biodiversity.
PM vows B157bn for tourism pot
PM vows B157bn for tourism pot
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said she aims to inject B157 billion to stimulate the tourism sector, with a focus on improving safety and convenience for visitors, along with efforts to boost the sector in general.
Thailand’s new helmet law sparks questions
Thailand’s new helmet law sparks questions
BANGKOK: A new nationwide road safety campaign launching in Thailand tomorrow (June 1) has sparked debate among residents and visitors alike, as authorities begin stricter enforcement of motorcycle helmet regulations in an effort to reduce road accidents and fatalities.
Thai business closures rise 8.3% in first four months
Thai business closures rise 8.3% in first four months
BANGKOK: A total of 3,921 businesses in Thailand ceased operations in the first four months of 2025, an increase of 8.3% compared with the same period last year, according to the Department of Business Development.
Thai army ‘sorry’ for fatal beating
Thai army ‘sorry’ for fatal beating
BANGKOK: The Royal Thai Army (RTA) has expressed its condolences to the family of a conscript who was fatally beaten during disciplinary training last year.
Thai venues for Women’s World Volleyball Championship confirmed
Thai venues for Women’s World Volleyball Championship confirmed
VOLLEYBALL: Four official venues have been confirmed for the FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship 2025, which will take place in Thailand from Aug 22 to Sept 7.
TAT aims for record arrivals from Oceania
TAT aims for record arrivals from Oceania
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is placing a greater emphasis on high potential short-haul markets to diversify risk away from the sluggish Chinese market, with the aim of reaching a new high of 950,000 tourist arrivals from the Oceania market, which includes Australia.
Cambodian soldier killed in Thai border gunfight
Cambodian soldier killed in Thai border gunfight
UBON RATCHATHANI: Thai and Cambodian soldiers were in a stand-off yesterday (May 28) after a brief exchange of gunfire in a disputed border area of the northeastern province of Ubon Ratchathani early that morning.
Tougher checks for arrivals
Tougher checks for arrivals
BANGKOK: National Police Chief Pol Gen Kittharath Punpetch has ordered immigration police to step up the screening process for foreign arrivals.
Minister calls for tougher law on nominee firms
Minister calls for tougher law on nominee firms
BANGKOK: Deputy Commerce Minister Napintorn Srisanpang is pushing for a new law to further crack down on businesses that use Thai nominees, with such entities expected to be wiped out within six months.
Thai shuttlers advance at Singapore Open
Thai shuttlers advance at Singapore Open
BADMINTON: Mixed doubles pair Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Supissara Paewsampran moved into the second round of the BWF Singapore Open yesterday (May 27).
Coalition to last full term, says Thaksin
Coalition to last full term, says Thaksin
BANGKOK: House dissolution is nowhere in sight as the ruling Pheu Thai Party and its key coalition partner, Bhumjaithai Party, are committed to working side by side until the end of the coalition’s four-year term, according to former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
Government set to amend investment rules
Government set to amend investment rules
BANGKOK: The government has committed to revising investment regulations in the stock market to help stimulate Thailand’s capital market.
‘Fake marathon’: Organisers a no-show at Bangkok public park
‘Fake marathon’: Organisers a no-show at Bangkok public park
MARATHON: Runners have complained that the organisers of an event at the Suanluang Rama 9 park in Bangkok’s Prawet district on Sunday morning (May 25) failed to appear.
PM Paetongtarn talks up Thai role at ASEAN summit
PM Paetongtarn talks up Thai role at ASEAN summit
KUALA LUMPUR: Thailand has pledged to take a leading role in steering ASEAN towards achieving its “ASEAN Community Vision 2045”, which focuses on advancing green finance, climate change mitigation, clean energy and digital transition.
All police aircraft grounded after two fatal crashes
All police aircraft grounded after two fatal crashes
BANGKOK: The national police chief has grounded all police aircraft pending complete safety checks after two crashes in a single month claimed the lives of the nine people aboard.
PM stokes local F1 race hopes
PM stokes local F1 race hopes
FORMULA ONE: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has hinted at good news for Thais in the government’s persistent efforts to secure a deal for the country to host a Formula 1 street circuit race.
Consumer spending tightens
Consumer spending tightens
BANGKOK: Quiet tourist attractions with fewer guests and complaints from local merchants about stagnant purchasing power have become more pronounced, as the Thai economy braces for another slump in the second quarter, which is typically a low season for spending.
Former rival protest leaders join hands against Thaksin
Former rival protest leaders join hands against Thaksin
BANGKOK: Former major protest leaders Sondhi Limthongkul and Jatuporn Prompan – who were once on opposite sides regarding former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra – have made a public show of unity in their efforts to target the father of Thailand’s current prime minister.