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PM eyes visa shift to draw more talent
PM eyes visa shift to draw more talent
BANGKOK: The government has set out to boost the country’s competitiveness by becoming a hub for skilled foreign workers as part of a long-term strategy to spur and sustain economic growth.
No need for COVID boosters
No need for COVID boosters
BANGKOK: Most people do not need to get a booster against the latest strain of COVID-19, except for vulnerable groups and the unvaccinated, as the symptoms are relatively mild and the vaccine must be paid for, according to virologist Yong Poovorawan.
New overseas income rules
New overseas income rules
BANGKOK: The Revenue Department is preparing to amend a law to collect taxes from individuals who have income from abroad, even if that income is not brought into the country.
Thai boxers secure Paris Olympics slots
Thai boxers secure Paris Olympics slots
OLYMPICS: Baison Maneekon, Thailand’s 75kg powerhouse, made history by qualifying for the Olympic Games for the second time on Sunday (Jun 2).
New state company to run provincial airports
New state company to run provincial airports
BANGKOK: Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT) is studying the creation of a subsidiary to operate small airports to be handed over by the loss-ridden Department of Airports under the government’s plan to stabilise state coffers.
Rigging claim hits Senate poll
Rigging claim hits Senate poll
BANGKOK: The Election Commission (EC) yesterday (June 3) vowed to urgently probe a claim made by caretaker senator Somchai Swangkarn that up to 149 senate election candidates have already been named winners at the district and provincial levels ahead of the forthcoming election of 200 new senators, saying if the alleged collusion to manipulate the election results is proved to be true all parties found involved will face immediate legal action.
Thais target two victories in World Cup qualifiers
Thais target two victories in World Cup qualifiers
FOOTBALL: The Thailand national football team left for China on Sunday (June 2) with their head coach Masatada Ishii promising an all-out effort to win their remaining two Group C games of the Asian zone qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
Weed treatment costs jump to B20bn, says Ministry
Weed treatment costs jump to B20bn, says Ministry
BANGKOK: Cannabis-related treatment costs rose from B3 billion to B20bn last year due to a surge in usage among the population, says the Public Health Ministry.
Thai spikers end week with fine tally
Thai spikers end week with fine tally
VOLLEYBALL: Thailand ended the second week of the FIVB Volleyball Women’s Nations League 2024 in Macau with an impressive 2-2 record.
Phuket airport eyes new terminal
Phuket airport eyes new terminal
PHUKET: Phuket airport is planning to invest B6 billion to build a new terminal for international flights to expand its passenger handling capacity from 12.5 million a year to 18mn.
Koh Samui hit by second quake in a week
Koh Samui hit by second quake in a week
SURAT THANI: An earthquake measuring 2.2 on the Richter scale was reported on Koh Samui in Surat Thani province on Saturday (June 1), following a 2.4-magnitude quake on Thursday (May 30).
More than 200 arrested in Phuket nominee crackdown
More than 200 arrested in Phuket nominee crackdown
PHUKET: Ninety-eight foreign nationals, mostly Russians, were among 231 suspects arrested during a crackdown on nominee businesses in Phuket, with assets worth over B1.5 billion seized.
Torsak to meet graft-busters next month
Torsak to meet graft-busters next month
BANGKOK: Sidelined national police chief Torsak Sukvimol and his wife will acknowledge a charge of failing to report their two properties in London to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) at the beginning of next month.
Thaksin to be indicted on lese majeste charge
Thaksin to be indicted on lese majeste charge
BANGKOK: The Attorney-General has confirmed he will indict former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra on lese majeste and computer crime charges arising from an interview he gave in South Korea in 2015.
New visa promotions, retiree insurance reduced
New visa promotions, retiree insurance reduced
BANGKOK: The Cabinet approved a raft of new visa promotions to attract more tourists on Tuesday, including visa-free and visa-on-arrival schemes and longer stays for students, and a reduced level of compulsory health insurance for retirees.
Thais snap VNL losing streak
Thais snap VNL losing streak
VOLLEYBALL: Thailand claimed their first win of the FIVB Volleyball Women’s Nations League (VNL) 2024 in Macau yesterday (May 28).
Attorney-general to decide on Thaksin lese majeste case
Attorney-general to decide on Thaksin lese majeste case
BANGKOK: All eyes will be on whether the attorney-general will decide today (May 29) whether to indict former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra for lese majeste.
Two jailed for burning the King’s portrait
Two jailed for burning the King’s portrait
BANGKOK: The Criminal Court yesterday (May 27) sentenced singer Chai-amorn Kaewwiboonpan, aka “Ammy The Bottom Blues”, to four years in prison and his accomplice to one year for burning His Majesty the King’s portrait and sharing a video of it in 2021.
Move Forward MP gets 2 years on lese majeste charge
Move Forward MP gets 2 years on lese majeste charge
BANGKOK: The Thanyaburi Provincial Court has sentenced Move Forward Party MP Chonthicha Jangrew to two years in prison for royal defamation under Section 112 of the Criminal Code.
Two foreigners arrested for riding noisy big bikes, profanity on Samui
Two foreigners arrested for riding noisy big bikes, profanity on Samui
KOH SAMUI: Two foreign nationals have been arrested for creating a public nuisance after riding big bikes around with very loud exhaust pipes and giving the middle finger to local residents.