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Senate vote fraud complaints mount
Senate vote fraud complaints mount
BANGKOK: Some groups of losing candidates in Wednesday’s (June 26) final vote of the Senate election have asked the Election Commission to investigate what they believe to be electoral fraud.
Analysts see continued baht decline this year
Analysts see continued baht decline this year
BANGKOK: The baht is likely to plunge to 37.25 to the US dollar in the short term, as Asian currencies slumped to their weakest level since 2022 amid continued outflows from both the Thai stock and bond markets, attributed to ongoing global volatility pending US interest rate cuts, say economists.
Supreme Court upholds death penalty for ex-minister
Supreme Court upholds death penalty for ex-minister
BANGKOK: The Supreme Court has upheld a death sentence against former deputy commerce minister Banyin Tangpakorn for the murder of construction tycoon Chuwong Sae Tang in 2015.
Curriculum set for major overhaul
Curriculum set for major overhaul
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Education is seeking a major overhaul of the core curriculum, which involves cutting back on school hours and promoting non-classroom learning.
TAT upgrades 2024 target for Indian market
TAT upgrades 2024 target for Indian market
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has revised the target for the Indian market up to 2.3-2.4 million this year, mainly driven by the visa-free policy.
First Thai workers head to Israel since attacks
First Thai workers head to Israel since attacks
BANGKOK: The first Thai labourers to go to Israel since the Hamas attack last October departed from Suvarnabhumi Airport yesterday (June 25), according to the Ministry of Labour, which aims to export as many as 10,000 workers to the country this year.
Foreign condo ownership policy ‘conflict of interest’
Foreign condo ownership policy ‘conflict of interest’
BANGKOK: A caretaker senator has warned that the government’s plan to allow up to 75% foreign ownership of condominium building units, up from 49%, may involve conflict of interest and shake the seat of the prime minister.
‘Big Joke’ challenges PM over sack order
‘Big Joke’ challenges PM over sack order
BANGKOK: Deputy police chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn threatened to file a malfeasance complaint against Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin yesterday (June 24) if the PM failed to have the order temporarily dismissing him from the force revoked.
PM allays foreign quota fears
PM allays foreign quota fears
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Sunday (June 23) defended the proposal to raise the proportion of foreign ownership allowed in condominiums from 49% to 75% and extend land lease terms for foreigners to 99 years from 30-50 years, saying these measures will help stimulate the economy.
Health chiefs quell fears over recent flu spate
Health chiefs quell fears over recent flu spate
BANGKOK: Influenza has killed 14 people and sickened more than 180,000 others nationwide since the beginning of this year, according to the Department of Disease Control (DDC).
Raid on factory producing fake allergy syrup
Raid on factory producing fake allergy syrup
BANGKOK: Police have raided a factory producing fake allergy syrup in Nonthaburi, resulting in the arrests of its owner and a manager.
VAT on cheap imports to take effect July 5
VAT on cheap imports to take effect July 5
BANGKOK: A regulation allowing the Revenue Department to collect 7% value-added tax on imported products costing less than B1,500 has been published in the Royal Gazette and will come into effect on July 5.
Korat hospital accused of fatal misdiagnosis
Korat hospital accused of fatal misdiagnosis
BANGKOK: The family of a 4-year-old girl who died after being treated at a hospital in Nakhon Ratchasima has asked the Ministry of Public Health to investigate whether a misdiagnosis was to blame.
Foreign condo ownership quota being reviewed
Foreign condo ownership quota being reviewed
BANGKOK: The government will study the feasibility of raising the level of foreign ownership allowed in condominiums from 49% of a building’s usable space to 75%, according to Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.
Special banknote issued for King’s birthday
Special banknote issued for King’s birthday
BANGKOK: The Bank of Thailand (BoT) will issue 10 million commemorative banknotes for the auspicious occasion of His Majesty the King’s 72nd birthday on July 28.
Illegal tour groups forced to close as crackdown continues
Illegal tour groups forced to close as crackdown continues
BANGKOK: The Tourism and Sports Ministry has investigated illegal tour companies offering extremely cheap packages, forcing 10 of them to close.
Officials arrested for issuing fake farmland titles
Officials arrested for issuing fake farmland titles
BANGKOK: Four land-reform officials have been arrested for allegedly issuing title deeds for 600 rai (960,000 square metres) of land where a factory illegally released wastewater in Nakhon Ratchasima, according to police.
Police chief Torsak reinstated, says Wissanu
Police chief Torsak reinstated, says Wissanu
BANGKOK: Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol has been reinstated as national police chief following the completion of an investigation into a much-publicised conflict, according to Wissanu Krea-ngam, an advisor to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
Extended alcohol sales hours ruled out for now
Extended alcohol sales hours ruled out for now
BANGKOK: A government panel is adamant that alcohol sales hours will not be extended, citing rising numbers of casualties and road accidents.
Timor-Leste added to visa-free list
Timor-Leste added to visa-free list
BANGKOK: The Cabinet has approved a mutual visa-free agreement with Timor-Leste, under which visitors would be allowed to stay in the country for 30 days upon entry.