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Casino cities in Thailand named
Casino cities in Thailand named
BANGKOK: The special committee overseeing the entertainment complex project has announced the first four locations that will house casinos, amid public criticism.
FAT to take legal action against ex-chief Somyot
FAT to take legal action against ex-chief Somyot
FOOTBALL: The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) will take its former chief Pol Gen Somyot Poompunmuang to the court for leaving the national governing body with massive debt, reigning FAT president Nualphan Lamsam told a press conference on Tuesday (Mar 11).
Government waits to pick new peace chief
Government waits to pick new peace chief
BANGKOK: A new peace negotiation team chief will not be appointed until a comprehensive strategic plan for the restive southern provinces is finalised, Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Tuesday (Mar 11).
Thai foreign minister says BRICS role is a step forward
Thai foreign minister says BRICS role is a step forward
BANGKOK: Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa has defended Thailand’s BRICS membership, saying it was in the country’s national interest and would be a boon to the economy and international cooperation.
Thailand expects more Chinese tourists in May
Thailand expects more Chinese tourists in May
BANGKOK: While the Chinese market continues to contract, declining 12% year-on-year during the first two months amid economic issues and tourism safety concerns, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects an uptick in May during China’s Labour Day holiday.
28 tourists rescued from leaking speedboat off Krabi mainland
28 tourists rescued from leaking speedboat off Krabi mainland
KRABI: Almost 30 tourists have been rescued from their speedboat which was leaking en route from Koh Lipe to Phuket.
More domestic flights added for Songkran holiday
More domestic flights added for Songkran holiday
BANGKOK: An additional 25,000 seats for domestic flights will be added during the upcoming Songkran holiday, with air ticket prices for certain routes reduced by 30%, according to Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit.
Justice Minister demands CCTV release
Justice Minister demands CCTV release
BANGKOK: Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong has ordered the Department of Corrections (DoC) to publicly release the unedited full version of CCTV footage related to the prison death of Pol Col Thitisan “Joe Ferrari” Utthanaphon to clear up doubts raised about the real cause of his death.
Plan to transfer state-run airports to AoT scrapped
Plan to transfer state-run airports to AoT scrapped
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Transport has made a U-turn on an earlier decision to hand over all state-run airports across the country to the Airports of Thailand Plc.
Samui to get new cruise ship terminal
Samui to get new cruise ship terminal
SURAT THANI: The government has affirmed the plan to complete a large cruise terminal at Samui by 2032 to enhance the island’s tourism economy and support growing international cruise traffic.
Domestic violence cases prompt call to action
Domestic violence cases prompt call to action
BANGKOK: A network working to curb gender-based violence is raising the alarm over the number of cases of domestic violence in the country, calling on the government to implement legal reforms to combat the problem.
Doubts cloud ‘Joe Ferrari’s’ death
Doubts cloud ‘Joe Ferrari’s’ death
BANGKOK: Relatives of Pol Col Thitisan “Joe Ferrari” Utthanaphon say they do not believe he committed suicide by hanging himself in prison. They have asked to keep his body for a post-mortem examination to uncover the truth.
Digital ministry rolls out anti-scam sandbox
Digital ministry rolls out anti-scam sandbox
BANGKOK: The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry has introduced a sandbox to test its ‘DE fence’ anti-scam and spam platform in a fresh effort to suppress call centre gangs.
‘Big Joke’ to be fired without a pension
‘Big Joke’ to be fired without a pension
BANGKOK: A police disciplinary committee yesterday (Mar 7) resolved unanimously to fire Pol Gen Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn, a former deputy police chief, over his alleged involvement in an online gambling network. He will not receive any pension.
Small businesses get credit guarantees to buy pickups
Small businesses get credit guarantees to buy pickups
BANGKOK: The Thai Credit Guarantee Corporation (TCG) has earmarked B10 billion as a credit guarantee fund for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking to purchase pickups, improving their access to finance and stimulating the sluggish automotive industry.
DSI to limit Senate probe
DSI to limit Senate probe
BANGKOK: The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) special cases board has refused to look into claims of criminal association related to last year’s Senate election but agreed to investigate allegations of money laundering.
PM sets out tourism vision at ITB Berlin
PM sets out tourism vision at ITB Berlin
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra outlined a vision to promote Thailand as a world-class tourism destination at a global travel trade show in Berlin on Wednesday (Mar 6).
Thai ministers plan China trip to check on Uyghurs
Thai ministers plan China trip to check on Uyghurs
BANGKOK: Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai says he and Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong will visit the Xinjiang region of China on Mar 18 to check on the condition of the 40 Uyghurs who were deported there after 11 years in detention in Thailand.
Govt goes bananas as rice prices plunge
Govt goes bananas as rice prices plunge
BANGKOK: The government will encourage rice farmers to grow bananas to supplement their income as rice prices continue to fall, said Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan on Thursday (Mar 6).  
Court annuls 50-year-old regulation on student hairstyles
Court annuls 50-year-old regulation on student hairstyles
BANGKOK: The Supreme Administrative Court has revoked a controversial 50-year-old Education Ministry regulation that severely limited the way students could style their hair.