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Rama II motorway construction put on hold after fatal crane collapse
Rama II motorway construction put on hold after fatal crane collapse
BANGKOK: Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit has ordered work on a city motorway to be suspended for two weeks after Friday’s (Nov 29) crane collapse on Rama II Road which resulted in six deaths and nine injuries.
Thailand, US to resume direct flights
Thailand, US to resume direct flights
BANGKOK: Thailand and the United States are expected to resume direct flights in February of next year when the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the US Department of Transportation upgrades Thai aviation safety from Category 2 to Category 1, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit.
Tourism talks aim to remove hurdles
Tourism talks aim to remove hurdles
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Tourism and Sports is planning a discussion with representatives of four groups ‒ shopping malls, foreign ambassadors, online travel agents and hoteliers ‒ about how to remove obstacles in the tourism sector.
Korean influencer targeted for lese-majeste
Korean influencer targeted for lese-majeste
BANGKOK: A royalist group has asked the police to investigate whether a Korean internet influencer with 1 million TikTok followers has violated Thailand’s lese-majeste law.
Government raises elderly allowance, adjusts money for children, disabled
Government raises elderly allowance, adjusts money for children, disabled
BANGKOK: The Cabinet agreed to raise the monthly allowance for senior citizens and adjust the allowances for children and the disabled yesterday (Nov 29).
Approval sought for THAI capital injection
Approval sought for THAI capital injection
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Finance plans to seek cabinet approval next week for a capital injection for Thai Airways International.
Gunman surrenders a day after Isan triple killing
Gunman surrenders a day after Isan triple killing
NONG BUA LAM PHU: The 58-year-old gunman who shot three people to death in this northeastern province surrendered to police yesterday (Nov 28), a day after the killings.
Anti-nominee battle plan drawn up
Anti-nominee battle plan drawn up
BANGKOK: The government is intensifying efforts to crack down on the use of Thai nominees by foreigners in five high-risk business sectors by 2026: tourism, real estate, logistics, warehousing and agricultural product trade.
Govt plans a ‘Grand’ travel year
Govt plans a ‘Grand’ travel year
BANGKOK: The government is gearing up for its ‘Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year 2025’, with events and special privileges planned to attract more visitors.
War Elephants gear up for title defence with star-studded side
War Elephants gear up for title defence with star-studded side
FOOTBALL: Supachok Sarachat and his brother Suphanat Mueanta were named in the 26-player squad for the upcoming AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup yesterday (Nov 26).
Malaysia to deploy elite force on Thai border to combat crime
Malaysia to deploy elite force on Thai border to combat crime
NARATHIWAT: Malaysia will assign a special force to take the lead in guarding the border with Narathiwat’s Sungai Kolok district from Sunday (Dec 1) as the neighbouring country takes serious action against smuggling and other cross-border crimes.
Woman’s serial cyanide cases expand to 14 more victims
Woman’s serial cyanide cases expand to 14 more victims
BANGKOK: Prosecutors will be appointed to review 14 additional cases filed against Sararat “Aem Cyanide” Rangsiwuthaporn, who allegedly poisoned and killed her victims with cyanide, said Department of Criminal Litigation Director-General Sanjai Chanphong yesterday (Nov 26).
Four dead, girl seriously injured in Samut Prakan shooting spree
Four dead, girl seriously injured in Samut Prakan shooting spree
SAMUT PRAKAN: Four people died and a girl was severely wounded when a man opened fire at a neighbouring family and then took his own life.
Politician wanted for The iCon Group fraud case
Politician wanted for The iCon Group fraud case
BANGKOK: The Criminal Court has issued a warrant for the arrest of politician Samart Janechaijittawanich for alleged money-laundering in connection with The iCon Group fraud case.
Thai nominees crackdown targets 27,000 juristic persons
Thai nominees crackdown targets 27,000 juristic persons
BANGKOK: The Department of Business Development (DBD) plans to probe 27,000 juristic persons next year as part of its crackdown on the use of Thai nominees by foreign businesses.
Minister backs bill for Thailand’s 20 million informal workers
Minister backs bill for Thailand’s 20 million informal workers
BANGKOK: Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn is pushing for a bill to promote better protection and welfare of some 20 million informal workers, the ministry spokesman says.
Alarm over end of free meds policy
Alarm over end of free meds policy
BANGKOK: A civil society group is unhappy with the Medical Council of Thailand’s legal action against the National Health Security Office (NHSO) policy over free medicine for 16 ailments under the universal healthcare scheme.
Thai court dismisses activist’s Pegasus spyware suit
Thai court dismisses activist’s Pegasus spyware suit
BANGKOK: The Bangkok Civil Court has dismissed a lawsuit by activist Jatupat Boonpattararaksa against NSO Group Technologies for allegedly failing to prevent him from being targeted with its Pegasus spyware, according to Amnesty International.
Court rejects petition over Thaksin’s political influence
Court rejects petition over Thaksin’s political influence
BANGKOK: The Constitutional Court on Friday (Nov 22) rejected a petition seeking to bar billionaire former premier Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the ruling Pheu Thai Party and colluding with it to overthrow the constitutional monarchy.
Bad loan surge hits Thai households
Bad loan surge hits Thai households
BANGKOK: Household non-performing loans (NPLs) reached B1.2 trillion in the third quarter of this year, a 14% year-on-year increase, and concerns are also growing over the bad debts of small businesses, which rose 20%.