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Airlines push to upgrade regional Thai airports
Airlines push to upgrade regional Thai airports
BANGKOK: The Airlines Association of Thailand (AAT) has urged the government to elevate more regional airports to become international airports, aiming to generate higher tourism revenue for 55 second-tier cities.
Heartbreak for Thailand as World Cup campaign ends
Heartbreak for Thailand as World Cup campaign ends
FOOTBALL: It was heartbreak for Thailand despite defeating Singapore 3-1 in their concluding match of the preliminary qualifying round for the 2026 World Cup last night (June 11) at Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok.
Cabinet approves one-pill rule for meth users
Cabinet approves one-pill rule for meth users
BANGKOK: The Cabinet has approved in principle a law stipulating that anyone found in possession of more than one methamphetamine tablet will be regarded as an offender and will not have the option of being sent to rehabilitation, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has said.
Government to address high levels of domestic abuse
Government to address high levels of domestic abuse
BANGKOK: Social Development and Human Security Minister Varawut Silpa-archa is looking to curb domestic violence, which accounted for almost 70% of all reported cases of violence in the last two months.
MFP argues Constitutional Court has no power to dissolve it
MFP argues Constitutional Court has no power to dissolve it
BANGKOK: The Move Forward Party (MFP) said the Constitutional Court has no power to dissolve it and a previous ruling on the party’s stance on the lese majeste law is irrelevant to the ongoing disbandment case.
Tawanchai retains ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World title
Tawanchai retains ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World title
MMA: ONE Championship electrified the sold-out Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand, with ONE 167: Tawanchai vs. Nattawut II on Friday night (June 7).
Police officer surrenders for fatal shooting at hospital
Police officer surrenders for fatal shooting at hospital
KHON KAEN: A local police officer surrendered to authorities on Saturday in connection with the fatal shooting of a patient at a public hospital in Muang district.
100 rehab escapees allege abuse in Krabi facility
100 rehab escapees allege abuse in Krabi facility
KRABI: Local residents of Koh Siboya in Krabi province were put on high alert following the mass escape of 100 drug addicts from a rehabilitation facility on the island on Friday (June 7), with the patients later claiming they were fleeing abuse.
Ex-policeman given life sentence
Ex-policeman given life sentence
BANGKOK: The Criminal Court on Friday (June 7) sentenced a former police lieutenant to death for killing a businessman in late December but commuted the penalty to life in prison in light of his helpful testimony.
Pheu Thai wavers over amnesty bill
Pheu Thai wavers over amnesty bill
BANGKOK: The Pheu Thai Party backtracked on an earlier announcement that it would add violations of Section 112, or the lese majeste law, to the amnesty bill.
Thailand Moto GP tickets on sale from June 18
Thailand Moto GP tickets on sale from June 18
MOTO GP: Tickets for the PT Grand Prix of Thailand 2024 will officially go on sale on June 18, the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) announced on Thursday (June 6).
Euro 2024 matches to be broadcast live on PPTV
Euro 2024 matches to be broadcast live on PPTV
FOOTBALL: All 51 matches of the UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament in Germany will be broadcast live on PPTV as the main free TV channel, with additional coverage on NBT and Channel 9, it was confirmed yesterday (June 6).
Foreign tourist arrivals jump 38% in first 5 months
Foreign tourist arrivals jump 38% in first 5 months
BANGKOK: Nearly 15 million foreign tourists visited Thailand during the first five months of this year, up 38% from the same period last year, with those from China topping the table, government spokesman Chai Wacharonke said on Thursday (June 6).
Thailand draw 1-1 with China in World Cup qualifier
Thailand draw 1-1 with China in World Cup qualifier
FOOTBALL: Thailand battled to a 1-1 draw with China in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match yesterday (June 6), meaning the War Elephants will need a win, and some luck, in their final match on Tuesday if they hope to move on.
Public Health Ministry pushing for one-tab rule for meth
Public Health Ministry pushing for one-tab rule for meth
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Public Health is seeking to make regulatory changes where anyone possessing more than one methamphetamine tablet, rather than five or more tablets at present, will be regarded as an offender and not be sent to rehab.
Warning for makers of ‘Jurassic’ film
Warning for makers of ‘Jurassic’ film
BANGKOK: Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) Minister Pol Gen Phatcharavat Wongsuwan has welcomed the planned shooting of ‘Jurassic World 4’ in national parks in Southern Thailand, but said the production must not damage the environment.
‘Thaksin won’t flee again,’ says PM
‘Thaksin won’t flee again,’ says PM
BANGKOK: Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will not attempt to flee the country again in order to escape a lese-majeste case that has been brought against him, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Tuesday (June 4).
Casino complex study to be sped up
Casino complex study to be sped up
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Finance has been instructed to speed up its study of an integrated entertainment complex project and draft laws needed to regulate such businesses, which are expected to include casinos, says government spokesman Chai Wacharonke.
War Elephants target vital win
War Elephants target vital win
FOOTBALL: As the Thai national football team geared up for their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying battle with China this evening (June 6), their coach Masatada Ishii reiterated his resolve to win the country’s remaining two Group C games.
Court to consider Move Forward case on June 12
Court to consider Move Forward case on June 12
BANGKOK: The Constitutional Court said yesterday (June 5) that it had accepted the written defence from the Move Forward Party (MFP) in its dissolution case and would consider the matter on June 12.