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DSI suspects proxy shareholdings in Chinese builder of collapsed skyscraper
DSI suspects proxy shareholdings in Chinese builder of collapsed skyscraper
BANGKOK: The Department of Special Investigation is probing shareholdings by suspected Thai nominees in China Railway No.10 Engineering Co (CREC), which was building the collapsed State Audit Office.
Scan shows possible survivors deep in collapsed Bangkok skyscraper
Scan shows possible survivors deep in collapsed Bangkok skyscraper
BANGKOK: A scanner has detected 70 signs that could be missing people deep inside the rubble of the collapsed State Audit Office building in Bangkok.
Thai Olympic Committee election marred by walkout
Thai Olympic Committee election marred by walkout
OLYMPICS: Pimol Srivikorn has been named the new president of the National Olympic Committee of Thailand (NOCT) after winning an election marred by a walkout by rival candidate Suchai Pornchaisakudom.
Search continues for Bangkok building survivors
Search continues for Bangkok building survivors
BANGKOK: The search for survivors trapped in the collapsed State Audit Office building in Bangkok continued yesterday (Mar 31) amid reports that life signs were being detected three days after Friday’s devastating earthquake.
Thailand opens new one-stop service for investment and visas
Thailand opens new one-stop service for investment and visas
BANGKOK: Thailand launched a new one-stop shop providing investment and visa services for foreign investors and expatriates on Monday (Mar 31).
A mutually beneficial pact
A mutually beneficial pact
BANGKOK: On Mar 13, the European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning Thailand for deporting Uyghurs to China. Members also urged the European Commission to leverage ongoing free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations to press Thailand to reform its lese majeste laws, release political prisoners and cease the deportation of Uyghurs.
Salby wins Tour of Thailand
Salby wins Tour of Thailand
CYCLING: Denmark’s Alexander Salby of Li Ning Star team was crowned overall champion of the Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s Cup Tour of Thailand 2025 on Saturday (Mar 29).
7-day deadline for probe into Chinese-built high-rise collapse
7-day deadline for probe into Chinese-built high-rise collapse
BANGKOK: Thailand’s interior minister has demanded findings from a probe into the collapse of the Chinese-constructed State Audit Office building within seven days as four Chinese workers were questioned for snatching documents from the area.
Higher incomes record more debt
Higher incomes record more debt
BANGKOK: Government employees, farmers and private sector employees are the most indebted, primarily because of home and car purchases, according to a 2024 survey conducted by the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO).
Probe ordered into Bangkok building collapse
Probe ordered into Bangkok building collapse
BANGKOK: The Department of Public Works and Town and Country Planning (DPT) has been ordered to conduct a thorough investigation into the collapse of the State Audit Office's building during the earthquake.
MR. D.I.Y. planning to add 200 stores
MR. D.I.Y. planning to add 200 stores
BANGKOK: Home improvement and lifestyle retailer MR. D.I.Y. (Thailand) wants to launch 200 new stores across the country.
Quake death toll in Bangkok, more aftershocks expected
Quake death toll in Bangkok, more aftershocks expected
BANGKOK: A powerful earthquake which struck Myanmar on Friday afternoon resulted in 10 deaths, 16 injuries and 101 missing at three construction sites in Bangkok, including the collapse of a 30-storey government building, according to Bangkok Deputy Governor Tavida Kamolvej.
Quake-hit Bangkok declared disaster area
Quake-hit Bangkok declared disaster area
BANGKOK: Bangkok has been declared a disaster area following a strong earthquake in neighbouring Myanmar, City Hall announced on Friday (Mar 28).
New Thai travel agent chief seeks more state support for marketing
New Thai travel agent chief seeks more state support for marketing
BANGKOK: New Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta) President Thanapol Cheewarattanaporn is requesting more state support for marketing campaigns and tourism development to draw foreign tourists, particularly the sluggish Chinese market.
Cabinet approves casino bill
Cabinet approves casino bill
BANGKOK: Thailand’s Cabinet approved a draft law for casinos and entertainment complexes yesterday (Mar 27), as the government looks to attract more tourists and build a major gaming industry.
Tourism firms fear China rebuke over casino decision
Tourism firms fear China rebuke over casino decision
BANGKOK: Tourism operators are warning the Chinese market could significantly decline if Thailand legalises casinos and online gambling, after the issue was raised during the censure debate against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra earlier this week.
Minimum wage rise by May 1: Phiphat
Minimum wage rise by May 1: Phiphat
BANGKOK: Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn pledges a B400 wage increase by May 1, along with support measures for small and medium-sized (SME) businesses.
Bank loans set to edge up 0.6%
Bank loans set to edge up 0.6%
BANGKOK: Bank loans are expected to increase marginally by 0.6% to B14.8 trillion this year, bouncing back from a contraction last year, says the Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research).
Thailand moves up nine places in World Happiness rankings
Thailand moves up nine places in World Happiness rankings
BANGKOK: Thailand has moved up nine places to 49th position in the World Happiness Report rankings for 2024 and is also ranked the third-happiest in ASEAN, a new report has revealed.
Dechapol, Kittinupong strike gold in Basel
Dechapol, Kittinupong strike gold in Basel
BADMINTON: Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Kittinupong Kedren claimed the men’s doubles title at the US$250,000 (B8.5 million) BWF Swiss Open in Basel on Sunday (Mar 23).