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English Premier League, envoy take aim at illegal streaming
English Premier League, envoy take aim at illegal streaming
FOOTBALL: The English Premier League (EPL) has launched an anti-piracy campaign in Thailand as the new football season kicks off.
Marriage Equality Bill becomes law
Marriage Equality Bill becomes law
BANGKOK: The Marriage Equality Bill has been endorsed by His Majesty the King and published in the Royal Gazette, making Thailand just the third country in Asia after Taiwan and Nepal to recognise same-sex marriage.
Thailand's futsal team eye historic quarter-final spot
Thailand's futsal team eye historic quarter-final spot
BANGKOK: Thailand coach Miguel Rodrigo is busy devising a game plan to help his men pull off an upset win over France on Friday and make it to the quarter-finals of the Fifa Futsal World Cup for the first time.
Private hospitals opting out of govt health scheme
Private hospitals opting out of govt health scheme
BANGKOK: More private hospitals may cancel their affiliation with the government social security system because of mounting losses incurred by the low reimbursement for some patient services.
Domestic tourism receipts set to fall short of B1trn target
Domestic tourism receipts set to fall short of B1trn target
BANGKOK: Domestic tourism is on course to reach 200 million trips this year, but revenue is expected to reach just B965 billion, falling short of the target of B1 trillion, while the private sector has called for the promotion of second-tier cities in the form of a loyalty programme.
Floods continue to ravage the North
Floods continue to ravage the North
CHIANG RAI: The flood situation in Chiang Rai remains critical as some areas in the province have been hit by more flash floods and landslides, inundating several villages and blocking a main road connecting the province with Chiang Mai.
Unseeded Sramkova takes Thailand Open top honours
Unseeded Sramkova takes Thailand Open top honours
TENNIS: Slovakia’s world No.102 Rebecca Sramkova breezed through the singles title showdown of the Allied Thailand Open at Arena Hua Hin on Sunday (Sept 22) when she overpowered Germany’s Laura Siegemund 6-4, 6-4 with ease.
Thailand mulls welfare coverage for freelance workers
Thailand mulls welfare coverage for freelance workers
BANGKOK: The government is considering granting freelance workers the same welfare protections accorded to workers who are registered with the Social Security Fund (SSF), on the condition that they pay income taxes.
Government upgrades regulations on super yacht visits
Government upgrades regulations on super yacht visits
BANGKOK: The Transport Ministry has ugraded its regulations on the size of super yachts plying Thai waters, to promote Thailand as an Asian marina hub.
Foreign pilots allowed to fly domestic routes
Foreign pilots allowed to fly domestic routes
BANGKOK: The Labour Ministry plans to temporarily allow foreign pilots to fly domestic routes through wet lease arrangements for airlines, but future requests from other airlines will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Casino plan gains momentum
Casino plan gains momentum
BANGKOK: The ruling Pheu Thai Party has defended its casino-entertainment complex project, saying it will legalise the underground activity and allow the government to collect tax revenue from it.
Suspected drunk drivers to undergo new tests
Suspected drunk drivers to undergo new tests
BANGKOK: Police may now take urine or blood samples to test the blood alcohol levels of drivers who refuse to blow into breathalyser devices, under a new regulation.
Thailand, UK endorse ‘enhanced trade’ pact
Thailand, UK endorse ‘enhanced trade’ pact
BANGKOK: Thailand and the UK have officially signed an enhanced trade partnership (ETP) aimed at increasing trade and investment between the two nations.
Marriage equality law likely by early 2025
Marriage equality law likely by early 2025
BANGKOK: Civil society groups hope the Marriage Equality Bill will be announced in the Royal Gazette by Oct 2, with enforcement starting in January next year.
Phang Nga national park closed due to Storm Soulik
Phang Nga national park closed due to Storm Soulik
PHNAG NGA: Ao Phang Nga National Park, home to the famous James Bond Island, will be closed today (Sept 21) and tomorrow due to unfriendly weather conditions caused by Storm Soulik.
‘Digital nomad’ visa promotion stepped up
‘Digital nomad’ visa promotion stepped up
BANGKOK: The government is stepping up the promotion of its new Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) to attract foreign nationals who wish to work while travelling in Thailand, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa.
Justice minister supports more clarity on ethics
Justice minister supports more clarity on ethics
BANGKOK: Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong has voiced support for amending provisions in the constitution on ethics for political office holders, saying the definition of “honesty” stipulated by such provisions is vague.
Thais rout Cuba, seal progress
Thais rout Cuba, seal progress
FUTSAL: Thailand booked their place in the knockout stages of the FIFA Futsal World Cup in Uzbekistan after defeating Cuba 10-5 in their second Group B match on Tuesday night (Sept 17).
New platform to host Thai tourism services
New platform to host Thai tourism services
BANGKOK: The Tourism and Sports Ministry has unveiled a new web portal connecting online services from the public sector, including the new electronic travel authorisation (ETA) system and the B300 fee collection from foreign tourists in the future.
Patama declines IOC Presidency bid
Patama declines IOC Presidency bid
OLYMPICS: Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul, a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), has declined calls to contest for IOC presidency and has offered her full support to all seven candidates.