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National road deaths reach 272 after 6 ‘dangerous days’
National road deaths reach 272 after 6 ‘dangerous days’
BANGKOK: Fifty people were killed and 346 injured in road accidents across Thailand on the first day of 2025 on Wednesday, bringing the total in the first six days of the so-called 10 dangerous days of the New Year holidays to 272.
Thai political temperature seen likely to heat up
Thai political temperature seen likely to heat up
BANGKOK: The political temperature will likely heat up this year as dwindling public trust in the government’s ability to handle the economic situation will become a key factor that may exacerbate the stronger political intensity expected this year, according to Parliament President Wan Muhammad Noor Matha.
Brics welcomes Thailand as newest partner nation
Brics welcomes Thailand as newest partner nation
BANGKOK: Thailand has become a partner country of Brics starting on Jan 1, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).
Thailand’s cleanest and most polluted beaches unveiled
Thailand’s cleanest and most polluted beaches unveiled
BANGKOK: The Pollution Control Department has unveiled a list showing the location of the cleanest beaches for swimming, and the most polluted, in Thailand.
Thais ready for ASEAN ‘El Clasico’
Thais ready for ASEAN ‘El Clasico’
FOOTBALL: Thailand and Vietnam will be battling to gain some sort of advantage over each other when the arch-rivals face off in the first leg of the ASEAN Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2024 final this evening (Jan 2).
Marriage Equality Bill ready to be implemented
Marriage Equality Bill ready to be implemented
BANGKOK: The state and civil sectors are gearing up to implement the Marriage Equality Bill, which is set to become law later this month.
National road safety campaign sees 215 perish in 5 days
National road safety campaign sees 215 perish in 5 days
BANGKOK: New Year holiday traffic accidents have so far claimed 215 lives and injured 1,354 people across Thailand from Dec 27 to 31.
Thaksin and Malaysian PM hold talks aboard yacht
Thaksin and Malaysian PM hold talks aboard yacht
BANGKOK: Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra met Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on a luxury yacht where they discussed a range of issues, including strengthening bilateral ties, addressing the Myanmar conflict and restoring peace in the deep South.
Phuket sees tourist influx for New Year break
Phuket sees tourist influx for New Year break
BANGKOK: A huge influx of tourists is expected in many Thai destinations during the New Year holiday, with Phuket anticipating 230,000 visitors from Dec 28-Jan 1.
Airports ease booze rules
Airports ease booze rules
BANGKOK: The Prime Minister’s Office has announced a new regulation allowing the sale of alcoholic beverages every day at major international airports.
National road accidents exceed 500 with 77 dead in 2 days
National road accidents exceed 500 with 77 dead in 2 days
BANGKOK: There were 514 traffic accidents on the first two days of the New Year holiday travel week and 77 people died in the incidents, according to the Transport Ministry.
It’s now or never for War Elephants
It’s now or never for War Elephants
FOOTBALL: Thailand go into the second leg of their ASEAN Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2024 semi-final against the Philippines at Bangkok's Rajamangala Stadium this evening (Dec 30) knowing that only a victory can earn them a shot at defending their title.
First national ‘dangerous day’ sees 52 deaths
First national ‘dangerous day’ sees 52 deaths
BANGKOK: Fifty-two people were killed and 318 injured in road accidents across Thailand on Friday (Dec 27), the first of the “10 dangerous days” of the New Year holidays.
Condo market subdued in Q4
Condo market subdued in Q4
BANGKOK: Developers should focus on strategies to reduce risks and drain unsold units priced at B1-3 million in the condo market, which faces challenges from weakened purchasing power and stricter lending conditions, threatening market stability, an expert has said.
State railway ‘ready’ to take over high-speed rail
State railway ‘ready’ to take over high-speed rail
BANGKOK: State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is ready to take over the high-speed rail (HSR) project that would connect Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang and U-Tapao airports, if the contractor hired to carry out the project - which has been delayed for five years - is unable to finish the job, its chief said on Thursday (Dec 26).
Hunt for tourists continues with visa-free travel for Chinese
Hunt for tourists continues with visa-free travel for Chinese
BANGKOK: The government is continuing to work to promote the tourism industry as an economic driver, as seen with the agreement of a permanent visa-free scheme between Thailand and China.
New Year road safety centre launches ‘10 dangerous days’ campaign
New Year road safety centre launches ‘10 dangerous days’ campaign
BANGKOK: The road safety and accident reduction centre has been launched ahead of the New Year holiday travel, with the campaign’s period increased to 10 days from seven in previous years.
War Elephants suffer major setback
War Elephants suffer major setback
FOOTBALL: As key players Supachok Sarachart and Benjamin Davis returned to training on Tuesday (Dec 24), Thailand suffered a major blow when influential midfielder Ekanit Panya was ruled out for the rest of the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2024.
Forex-3D scammers get nearly 50,000 years each
Forex-3D scammers get nearly 50,000 years each
BANGKOK: The Criminal Court handed down prison terms totalling 49,125 years each to three men in the multi-billion-baht Forex-3D Ponzi scheme yesterday (Dec 26), while acquitting four others, including Thai celebrities “DJ Man” and singer Baitoey.
Healthcare plan in final roll out
Healthcare plan in final roll out
BANGKOK: The fourth and final phase of the so-called “treatment anywhere” B30 universal healthcare scheme will kick off in the last 31 provinces of the country on Jan 1, as the nation adopts more digitalised medical services to cut back on waiting times at hospitals.