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Eight more charged in 2004 Tak Bai massacre
Eight more charged in 2004 Tak Bai massacre
BANGKOK: Thai authorities will prosecute eight more former security personnel over their roles in the Tak Bai crackdown two decades ago, when 78 protesters suffocated or were crushed to death when crammed into army trucks, the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) said yesterday (Sept 18).
‘Game over’ for COVID despite next surge
‘Game over’ for COVID despite next surge
BANGKOK: COVID-19 will be treated as a typical respiratory disease from now on as the number of cases keeps shrinking and the symptoms are becoming less severe, says Chulalongkorn University virologist Dr Yong Poovorawan.
Mixed day for Thai stars at China Open
Mixed day for Thai stars at China Open
BADMINTON: Kunlavut Vitidsarn and Pornpawee Chochuwong advanced to the last 16 stage of the US$2 million (B66mn) BWF China Open in Changzhou yesterday (Sept 17).
Northeast to bear brunt of new typhoon’s wrath
Northeast to bear brunt of new typhoon’s wrath
BANGKOK: The Meteorological Department has warned that a typhoon will strike Thailand on Friday (Sept 20), resulting in heavy rain, sudden floods and landslides, with the Northeast expected to bear the brunt.
Hospital admits accidental baby swap
Hospital admits accidental baby swap
SAMUT SAKHON: A hospital in Samut Sakhon has agreed to compensate two families after admitting it had given the parents the wrong baby to take home following inpatient treatment last month.
PM vows faster flood payouts
PM vows faster flood payouts
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has promised to speed up compensation payments to flood victims and set up a new emergency alert system.
Thailand to host AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup
Thailand to host AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup
BEACH SOCCER: The Asian Football Confederation has selected Thailand to host the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup 2025, it was confrmed on Saturday (Sept 14).
New Thai app allows drivers to leave licence at home
New Thai app allows drivers to leave licence at home
BANGKOK: Thailand’s Department of Land Transport (DLT) has introduced a QR Licence mobile app to provide convenience to motorists who will no longer need to carry a driver’s licence.
Long road ahead for Paetongtarn
Long road ahead for Paetongtarn
BANGKOK: Economists and political analysts see potential in the Paetongtarn Shinawatra administration's policies, but the public will have to wait and see how they turn out.
Flood levels to improve, ONWR says
Flood levels to improve, ONWR says
BANGKOK: The Office of National Water Resources (ONWR) says the overall flooding situation in Chiang Rai will gradually improve by Monday, though the respite may be short-lived.
US-China trade war ‘net win’ for neutral Thailand
US-China trade war ‘net win’ for neutral Thailand
BANGKOK: The China-US trade war will create more opportunities for Thailand, Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan said on Friday (Sept 13).
Australian rape suspect arrested on Koh Pha-ngan
Australian rape suspect arrested on Koh Pha-ngan
SURAT THANI: A 62-year-old Australian man has been arrested on Koh Pha-ngan in connection with 15 sexual abuse and rape cases in his country.
TAT preps schemes for Northern, Central flooded areas
TAT preps schemes for Northern, Central flooded areas
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is monitoring flooding in the North and its impact on tourism, while it plans to launch tourism campaigns and promotions to stimulate these provinces after the inundation eases.
PM speeds up flood aid
PM speeds up flood aid
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has instructed agencies to step up relief measures to help flood victims in flood-ravaged provinces in the North, especially Chiang Rai, as quickly as possible.
PM announces policies as opposition criticises progress
PM announces policies as opposition criticises progress
BANGKOK: Newly appointed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced her policy statement in parliament this morning (Sept 12), focusing on measures to improve citizens’ financial status and increase state income.
Mid-priced hotels struggled in August
Mid-priced hotels struggled in August
BANGKOK: Tourists in the mid-priced and budget segments remain sensitive to prices, meaning hotels rated less than four stars struggled to maintain their room and occupancy rates in August.
Suphanat shines in Thais’ rallying victory
Suphanat shines in Thais’ rallying victory
FOOTBALL: Thailand’s come-from-behind 2-1 victory over regional arch-rivals Vietnam in LP Bank Cup game away in Hanoi on Tuesday night (Sept 10) has left their coach Masatada Ishii feeling upbeat about the future.
Landslide kills six as floods ravage North
Landslide kills six as floods ravage North
BANGKOK: Floods have been hammering Mae Sai district in Chiang Rai while slightly south in Chiang Mai six people have died after a landslide, as the North continues to take a beating from poor weather.
Thailand poised to become e-sports hub
Thailand poised to become e-sports hub
E-SPORTS: Thailand has all the ingredients to become a leading e-sports hub in Southeast Asia, according to US-based game developer Riot Games.
Minister seeks to escalate collaboration with China
Minister seeks to escalate collaboration with China
BANGKOK: Thailand needs to ramp up collaboration with China to become a gateway for Chinese exports via the proposed land bridge project, says Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.