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Cabinet refuses to abolish capital punishment
Cabinet refuses to abolish capital punishment
BANGKOK: The Cabinet rejected a proposal by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) seeking to abolish the death penalty in Thailand yesterday (Dec 17), according to deputy government spokesman Kharom Polpornklang.
Kunlavat and Panipak rule SAT awards
Kunlavat and Panipak rule SAT awards
SPORTS: Badminton player Kunlavut Vitidsarn and taekwondo star Panipak Wongpattanakit were named the best male and female amateur athletes of the year by the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) on Monday (Dec 16).
BoT under pressure to slash rates
BoT under pressure to slash rates
BANGKOK: Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavachira has reaffirmed his call for a reduction in the policy interest rate to stimulate Thai inflation.
In-form Thailand, Singapore face off in ASEAN Cup
In-form Thailand, Singapore face off in ASEAN Cup
FOOTBALL: Thailand are expecting a tough tussle in a high-stakes Group A game of the ASEAN Mitsubishi Electric Cup against Singapore today (Dec 17).
Malaysia appoints Thaksin as informal ASEAN advisor
Malaysia appoints Thaksin as informal ASEAN advisor
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has appointed former premier Thaksin Shinawatra as an informal advisor when Malaysia takes up the chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) next year.
War Elephants take over top spot
War Elephants take over top spot
FOOTBALL: Patrik Gustavsson grabbed a second-half winner as defending champions Thailand edged Malaysia 1-0 at Rajamangala National Stadium on Saturday (Dec 14) for their second straight ASEAN Mitsubishi Electric Cup Group A victory to snatch the top spot in the pool.
PM pitches ‘Housing for Thais’ project
PM pitches ‘Housing for Thais’ project
BANGKOK: The government’s new housing programme will be open for registration in January, offering 1 million fully-furnished affordable units to the public.
Almost 33mn tourist arrivals in Thailand so far
Almost 33mn tourist arrivals in Thailand so far
BANGKOK: Thailand has welcomed 32.7 million foreign tourists as of Dec 8 this year and they have spent a total of about B1.5 trillion, the government said on Sunday (Dec 15). 
Fleeing Chinese murder suspect caught in Phuket
Fleeing Chinese murder suspect caught in Phuket
PHUKET: A Chinese national suspected of murder in his home country has been arrested at Phuket International Airport after arriving on a flight from Shanghai.
Hua Hin airport set to go ‘international’ next year
Hua Hin airport set to go ‘international’ next year
HUA HIN: The Transport Ministry aims to upgrade Hua Hin Airport to be an international airport next year.
Average salary in Thailand to increase 5% next year
Average salary in Thailand to increase 5% next year
BANGKOK: The average employee salary in Thailand is set to increase by 5.0% in 2025, equivalent to this year, according to Mercer, a human resources and professional services consultancy.
Industrial Estate Authority unveils plan to attract Chinese investment
Industrial Estate Authority unveils plan to attract Chinese investment
BANGKOK: The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) plans to draw more Chinese investors to Thailand via a new Thailand-China collaboration dubbed ‘Two Countries, Twin Parks’ that promotes investment and trade between the two nations.
Body of Thai man fleeing Malaysian police found in river
Body of Thai man fleeing Malaysian police found in river
NARATHIWAT - Rescuers found the body of a Thai citizen yesterday (Dec 13) three days after he jumped into the Golok River to escape arrest by Malaysian police while trying to enter the neighbouring country through an illegal route.
Thaksin says PM to lead new anti-drug task force
Thaksin says PM to lead new anti-drug task force
BANGKOK: The government will set up a special task force chaired by the prime minister in a bid to combat the scourge of illicit drugs.
Developers’ profits set to plunge
Developers’ profits set to plunge
BANGKOK: The combined profits of listed housing developers are expected to decline by more than 10% this year compared with 2023, driven by intense market competition and aggressive discount campaigns to capture dwindling demand.
Ekanit returns as Thais aim for victory
Ekanit returns as Thais aim for victory
FOOTBALL: Talented midfielder Ekanit Panya joined the Thai national team training camp on Wednesday (Dec 11) for the ongoing ASEAN Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2024.
PM touts economic plans
PM touts economic plans
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has pledged a raft of new populist measures to boost the economy and improve people’s livelihoods next year.
Malaysian state’s border wall proposal rejected
Malaysian state’s border wall proposal rejected
KELANTAN: A plan pushed by Kelantan state to erect a wall on the border with Thailand’s Narathiwat province has hit a snag as the Malaysian home minister has shown no enthusiasm for it.
Cabinet approves debt-relief measures
Cabinet approves debt-relief measures
BANGKOK: The Cabinet yesterday (Dec 11) approved debt support measures, including interest suspensions and reduced principal payments, to help tackle household and small-business debt, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said.
Government ‘won’t mess with military,’ says PM
Government ‘won’t mess with military,’ says PM
BANGKOK: The government has no intention of intervening in the military after a Pheu Thai MP proposed a bill to revise the Defence Ministry Administration Act, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said yesterday (Dec 11).