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China backs Thai success in BRICS role
China backs Thai success in BRICS role
BANGKOK: China’s Ambassador to Thailand has insisted China will support Thailand’s economy, including Thailand’s hope to join membership of BRICS, a league of countries that includes Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
Thai House panel to submit ‘no-cane’ bill
Thai House panel to submit ‘no-cane’ bill
BANGKOK: A committee will propose a “no-cane” bill for the House’s approval which, if it succeeds, will see Thailand become the second country in the ASEAN region to outlaw corporal punishment.
Experts fear for future of Thai dugongs
Experts fear for future of Thai dugongs
BANGKOK: The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) says eight dugongs have died and been washed ashore this month.
New ‘Riviera’ in the works
New ‘Riviera’ in the works
BANGKOK: The Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat) wants to build a 71.6-kilometre expressway that would link Samut Sakhon with Samut Prakan, under a new project called the Samut Sakhon-Samut Prakan Riviera project, a source close to the matter has revealed.
Security beefed up in wake of Tak Bai killings statute expiry
Security beefed up in wake of Tak Bai killings statute expiry
BANGKOK: Security has been tightened in the deep South following intelligence reports of insurgent groups planning to instigate violence from Oct 24-28, after the statute of limitations for the Tak Bai massacre case expired at midnight last night.
Bangkok, Chiang Mai among world’s worst cities for air pollution
Bangkok, Chiang Mai among world’s worst cities for air pollution
BANGKOK: After the floods, air pollution follows in Thailand.
Tourism tax to start with air travel
Tourism tax to start with air travel
BANGKOK: Collection of the B300 travel tax may start with air passengers in the first phase, with the system needing at least six months before starting, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
House rejects S112 inclusion
House rejects S112 inclusion
BANGKOK: The House of Representatives yesterday (Oct 25) rejected the proposal to include lese majeste in the list of offences that would be pardoned under a new political amnesty bill, with 270 MPs voting against the offence’s inclusion, while 152 voted to support the push.
House members cast eye over B70bn Phang Nga airport project
House members cast eye over B70bn Phang Nga airport project
BANGKOK: The House Committee for Transportation is closely following the construction of Andaman International Airport in Phang Nga, scheduled to open by 2030.
Thai charter referendum ‘likely delayed’
Thai charter referendum ‘likely delayed’
BANGKOK: Nikorn Chamnong, a member of the joint House-Senate panel on the charter referendum bill, said yesterday (Oct 23) he no longer expects the public vote to take place in February as planned.
Banks slash lending rates after BoT cut
Banks slash lending rates after BoT cut
BANGKOK: Large local banks have announced reductions across the board for their prime lending interest rates following the Bank of Thailand's policy rate cut, aiming to ease the financial burden for borrowers.
Almost 7,000 fraud complaints filed against the iCon Group
Almost 7,000 fraud complaints filed against the iCon Group
BANGKOK: Almost 7,000 fraud complaints have been laid against The iCon Group, with total reported losses exceeding B2 billion, police confirmed yesterday (Oct 22).
Laws set to tighten to fight pyramid schemes
Laws set to tighten to fight pyramid schemes
BANGKOK: The government is expediting the drafting of amendments to close loopholes in several related laws in a bid to further combat pyramid-like schemes, Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat said yesterday (Oct 21).
Thailand’s ‘Andaman Riviera’ report due in February
Thailand’s ‘Andaman Riviera’ report due in February
PHUKET: The final report on the so-called Andaman Riviera project, a B50-billion plan to build over 600 kilometres of new roads along the Andaman coast, will be completed in February, the Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (OPT) said on Monday (Oct 21).
Panpayak set for ONE Championship return
Panpayak set for ONE Championship return
MMA: Panpayak Jitmuangnon is set for a quick turnaround on ONE Championship’s quarterly “tentpole” Lumpinee event in December, after his successful comeback from two years out last Friday (Oct 18).
Cambodia backs Thai-led 6-country single visa plan
Cambodia backs Thai-led 6-country single visa plan
BANGKOK: Cambodia has agreed with the Thai government’s initiative to facilitate cross-border travel for tourists from six countries in the region through a single visa policy called “6 Countries, 1 Destination”, positioning Thailand as a regional tourism hub, according to a source at Government House.
About 5,600 people claim to lose B1.6bn through iCon Group direct sales business
About 5,600 people claim to lose B1.6bn through iCon Group direct sales business
BANGKOK: A total of 5,648 people have filed B1.61 billion loss complaints related to their participation in the direct sales business of The iCon Group as police prepare money-laundering charges against suspects.
Forest dept doubles its take from visits
Forest dept doubles its take from visits
BANGKOK: The Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation (DNP)’s income has increased by almost 50% to B2.2 billion in the fiscal year 2024.
New stimulus efforts readied
New stimulus efforts readied
BANGKOK: The Finance Ministry is preparing additional stimulus measures, including plans to promote tourism and encourage spending towards the end of the year, according to Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Tourism Ministry to ask Laos to waive visas for Chinese tourists
Tourism Ministry to ask Laos to waive visas for Chinese tourists
BANGKOK: The Tourism and Sports Ministry is urging Laos to waive visa requirements for Chinese tourists returning from Thailand, as suggested by Thai tourism operators.