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Senate panel to vote on axeing Cambodia MoU
Senate panel to vote on axeing Cambodia MoU
BANGKOK: A special Senate committee will vote tomorrow (Mar 24) on whether to recommend revoking Thailand-Cambodia MoU 43, a memorandum of understanding that governs land boundary demarcation, after previously backing the cancellation of MoU 44 on maritime and offshore areas.
New FIFA ASEAN Cup set for debut
New FIFA ASEAN Cup set for debut
FOOTBALL: FIFA has announced that its inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup will take place from September to October this year.
SAO details structural failures that caused tower’s collapse
SAO details structural failures that caused tower’s collapse
BANGKOK: A year after its new headquarters tower crumpled during an earthquake, the State Audit Office (SAO) has outlined four critical structural and construction failures that led to the collapse.
30-day visa-free stay ‘sufficient’, says minister
30-day visa-free stay ‘sufficient’, says minister
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed it will propose reducing the visa-free stay for foreign tourists in Thailand from 60 days to 30 days in a bid to curb abuses and mitigate potential security threats.
Baht may fall to 35 per dollar if war persists
Baht may fall to 35 per dollar if war persists
BANGKOK: The baht is expected to weaken to 34-35 to the US dollar if the Middle East conflict drags on for two months, pushing oil prices above US$100 per barrel, according to Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research).
Energy woes dent Songkran travel sentiment
Energy woes dent Songkran travel sentiment
BANGKOK: Tourism operators are increasingly concerned about declining energy confidence, fearing it could dampen their high expectations for the upcoming Songkran holiday.
Teachers’ swift action averts possible knife attack
Teachers’ swift action averts possible knife attack
PHATTHALUNG: Students at a primary school in this southern province narrowly escaped a possible knife attack on Friday (Mar 20), thanks to the watchful eyes and swift actions of teachers who locked down classrooms and alerted police after a suspect entered the grounds.
Penalties vowed for gas gouging
Penalties vowed for gas gouging
BANGKOK: Caretaker energy minister Auttapol Rerkpiboon has vowed to take action against petrol station operators who charge prices that exceed government-regulated, subsidised levels, while pledging to intensify efforts to ensure smooth oil distribution nationwide.
Thai worker killed in Iranian strike on Israel
Thai worker killed in Iranian strike on Israel
TEL AVIV: A Thai worker was killed during an Iranian strike on Israel late Wednesday night (Mar 18), according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which also warned of escalating impact from the Middle East conflict on the world economy and oil prices.
PM downplays fuel hoarding concern amid shortages
PM downplays fuel hoarding concern amid shortages
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has dismissed concerns about fuel hoarding, saying the shortages observed are due to rising consumption driven by public anxiety rather than illicit stockpiling.
Analysts warn of war's impact on Thai banks
Analysts warn of war's impact on Thai banks
BANGKOK: Thai banks risk realising negative impacts from the US-Israeli military strikes on Iran, especially if oil prices remain above US$100 per barrel, potentially forcing them to set aside extra provisions or expected credit losses for management overlay from the conflicts, say analysts.
Thais demand government action on living costs
Thais demand government action on living costs
BANGKOK: Thais say their top concern is rising living costs and they are urging the new government to take swift action on the issue, according to a National Statistical Office (NSO) survey.
Some 1,000 flights to Thailand cancelled amid Middle East war
Some 1,000 flights to Thailand cancelled amid Middle East war
BANGKOK: Since war erupted in the Middle East late last month, about 1,000 Thailand-bound flights have been cancelled, according to Aeronautical Radio of Thailand.
‘Supergirl’ calls time on young career
‘Supergirl’ calls time on young career
MMA: Anna “Supergirl” Jaroonsak walked out of Lumpinee Stadium last Saturday morning (Mar 14) knowing the fight was over.
Key goods put under strict price watch
Key goods put under strict price watch
BANGKOK: The government will strictly control prices of 59 regulated product categories, mostly consumer goods, allowing increases only when justified and warning of tough action against violators, Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun said yesterday (Mar 17).
Oil price spike forecast to slash Thai GDP growth
Oil price spike forecast to slash Thai GDP growth
BANGKOK: Every US$10 increase in the oil price per barrel is expected to reduce Thai GDP by 0.2 percentage points, according to caretaker finance minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
THAI to gain from Mideast airspace closures
THAI to gain from Mideast airspace closures
BANGKOK: While rising fuel cost is inevitable, Thai Airways International (THAI) is on course to gain from airspace closures across several countries in the Middle East amid tensions in the Gulf region, where the flag carrier has no direct exposure, analysts say.
Supanida ends title drought with Swiss Open triumph
Supanida ends title drought with Swiss Open triumph
BADMINTON: Thai shuttler Supanida Katethong claimed her first title in nearly two years by winning the US$250,000 (B8 million) BWF Swiss Open in Basel on Sunday (Mar 15).
Parliament to choose next prime minister on Thursday
Parliament to choose next prime minister on Thursday
BANGKOK: The House of Representatives will meet on Thursday (Mar 19) to vote for a new prime minister, House Speaker Sophon Zaram said yesterday.
Twenty Thai crew from attacked ship return home
Twenty Thai crew from attacked ship return home
BANGKOK: Twenty Thai crew members of the Bangkok-registered cargo ship Mayuree Naree attacked near the Strait of Hormuz last Wednesday arrived back home through Suvarnabhumi airport this morning (Mar 16).