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Tour Finals out of reach for Ratchanok
Tour Finals out of reach for Ratchanok
BADMINTON: Thailand women’s singles star Ratchanok Intanon has said her first-round defeat at the hands of South Korea’s An Se-Young at the China Masters has ended her chances of making it to the season-ending BWF World Tour Finals.
Thailand detects first case of new vaping disease
Thailand detects first case of new vaping disease
BURIRAM: Thai health authorities have reported the first local case of a new vaping-related disease, and they fear more cases linked to heavy use of e-cigarettes.
B40bn cash handout to elderly by Chinese New Year
B40bn cash handout to elderly by Chinese New Year
BANGKOK: The government's economic stimulus committee chaired by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Tuesday (Nov 19) agreed to a cash handout of B10,000 to each of about 4 million elderly people by the Lunar New Year in early February.
Cyanide killer gets death sentence
Cyanide killer gets death sentence
BANGKOK: The Criminal Court has given the death sentence to a woman suspected of killing 14 people with cyanide and found guilty of murdering one, a friend, during a merit-making trip last year.
Thaksin expects fugitive sister Yingluck to return by April
Thaksin expects fugitive sister Yingluck to return by April
BANGKOK: Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra expects his younger sister, fugitive former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra, to return to Thailand around April next year.
CPF profits surge by 504% to B7.3bn in third quarter
CPF profits surge by 504% to B7.3bn in third quarter
BANGKOK: Charoen Pokphand Foods Plc (CPF) reported a 504% increase in net profit to B7.3 billion in the third quarter this year, marking a strong recovery from the previous year's loss.
Hostels demand new regulations for sector amid slump
Hostels demand new regulations for sector amid slump
BANGKOK: Hostel operators are calling for a new accommodation regulation dedicated to them, as the Hotel Act is not feasible for small-scale businesses with a low budget, according to the Hostel Thailand Association.
SSO may use Swedish scheme as new model
SSO may use Swedish scheme as new model
BANGKOK: The Labour Ministry will study Sweden’s pension system in a bid to improve the Social Security Office's (SSO) scheme and better address the needs of social security subscribers in an aged society, according to Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.
Central Pattana Plc posts B4.12bn profit in Q3
Central Pattana Plc posts B4.12bn profit in Q3
BANGKOK: Central Pattana Plc (CPN) reported a net profit of B4.12 billion on total earnings of B12.3bn in the third quarter of 2024.
Ishii says Thai team need improvement
Ishii says Thai team need improvement
FOOTBALL: Thailand were held to a second draw in as many matches when Laos secured a 1-1 tie at Thammasat Stadium on Sunday night (Nov 18), but War Elephants coach Masatada Ishii said he will be keeping faith with the same squad for the next month’s ASEAN Cup.
Inspection deadline looms for gas-powered tour buses
Inspection deadline looms for gas-powered tour buses
BANGKOK: The Department of Land Transport has warned the operators of almost 6,000 natural gas-powered (CNG) buses they must present their vehicles for safety inspection before Nov 30 or be put off the road.
Thai duo claims first badminton title
Thai duo claims first badminton title
BADMINTON: New Thai pairing Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Supissara Paewsampran claimed their first title together after winning the US$420,000 (B14.6 million) BWF Kumamoto Masters Japan on Sunday (Nov 17).
HM King, Queen to visit China
HM King, Queen to visit China
BANGKOK: Their Majesties the King and Queen will visit China at the invitation of the Chinese government next year when the two countries will mark the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations, says Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
Regulator prepares for nuclear energy
Regulator prepares for nuclear energy
BANGKOK: The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) will start looking into the legal aspects of a small modular reactor project this month to prepare Thailand for using nuclear energy.
PM signals tech commitment
PM signals tech commitment
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has assured global tech giants that the Thai government is committed to promoting digital skills and infrastructure and collaborating with them in these areas.
Central Retail reports B2.13bn profit, B63.1bn revenue in Q3
Central Retail reports B2.13bn profit, B63.1bn revenue in Q3
BANGKOK: Central Retail Corporation reported a net profit of B2.13 billion on total revenue of B63.1bn in the third quarter of 2024.
New-look War Elephants settle for draw
New-look War Elephants settle for draw
FOOTBALL: A national squad featuring the new generation of War Elephants suffered a goalless home draw with Lebanon in a FIFA Day friendly on Thursday night (Nov 14) at Thammasat Stadium.
Thai soldiers ‘tortured and killed Myanmar migrant’, rights group says
Thai soldiers ‘tortured and killed Myanmar migrant’, rights group says
BANGKOK: A human rights group has called on Thai authorities to fully investigate three soldiers for the “horrific” death of a Myanmar migrant on the border in Tak province earlier this year, saying they had tortured and beaten the man.
Consumer confidence on the up after months of declines
Consumer confidence on the up after months of declines
BANGKOK: Consumer confidence improved for the first time in eight months in October because of fewer consumer concerns regarding the floods and improved economic conditions as a result of government measures.
Civil groups urge government to back global plastics treaty
Civil groups urge government to back global plastics treaty
BANGKOK: Civil society organisations (CSOs) have called on the government to take action against plastic pollution and show its support for a global treaty on plastics.