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PM sees Thai buffaloes as new ‘soft power’
PM sees Thai buffaloes as new ‘soft power’
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin sees the phlegmatic water buffalo as a form of Thai “soft power”, to be used in international promotions and with the potential to increase national income.
Phuket expects a busy Songkran
Phuket expects a busy Songkran
PHUKET: Phuket is expected to receive about 264,350 visitors during the Songkran holiday this year, generating at least B7 billion in revenue, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
PM shunts feuding police pair
PM shunts feuding police pair
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has ordered the transfer of national police chief Torsak Sukvimol and his deputy Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn to work at the Prime Minister’s Office in the wake of a conflict within the Royal Thai Police (RTP).
Health ministry denies data leak involving 2.2mn patients
Health ministry denies data leak involving 2.2mn patients
BANGKOK: Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew gave his assurance yesterday (Mar 19) that patient data stored in the ministry’s system is safe and secure following a rumour that the personal information of over 2.2 million Thai people had been leaked.
Up to 30 cops suspected in illegal gambling case
Up to 30 cops suspected in illegal gambling case
BANGKOK: Almost 30 police officers may be involved in a bribery case tied to an illegally operated online gambling network, according to a team of lawyers representing deputy national police chief Surachate Hakparn.
War Elephants ready for tough test in Seoul
War Elephants ready for tough test in Seoul
FOOTBALL: The Thailand men’s national football team arrived in Seoul yesterday (Mar 18) for their tough third Group C game of the Asian zone qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals against mighty South Koreans on Thursday.
EC asks court to disolve MFP
EC asks court to disolve MFP
BANGKOK: The Election Commission (EC) submitted a petition to the Constitutional Court yesterday (Mar 18) asking it to dissolve the main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP).
Deputy police chief to face gambling-related money-laundering charge
Deputy police chief to face gambling-related money-laundering charge
BANGKOK: Police have summonsed deputy national police chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn to face a money-laundering charge in connection with alleged online gambling.
Call to boost tourism investment in provinces
Call to boost tourism investment in provinces
BANGKOK: With Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin claiming Thailand will be a tourism hub next year, the private sector is worried about a lack of preparations in second-tier cities as high-potential segments such as sports tourism have yet to receive full support.
Russians control residential leasehold segment in Phuket
Russians control residential leasehold segment in Phuket
PHUKET: The value of residential units in Phuket leased long-term by the top 10 foreign nationalities almost tripled to B12.8 billion in 2023, mainly driven by Russian buyers fleeing the conflict in Europe as the foreign quota for condos was filled in many areas of the island.
Bang seizes the spotlight in Phuket
Bang seizes the spotlight in Phuket
GOLF: Bang Shin-Sil of South Korea continued her impressive form by carding her second consecutive 68, seizing a one-stroke lead as she heads into the final round of the US$650,000 (approx B22.75 million) Blue Canyon Ladies Championship yesterday (Mar 16).
Tourism drive set to hit highest gear
Tourism drive set to hit highest gear
BANGKOK: The government has set itself an ambitious goal to make 2025 “the biggest year for tourism” to date as it plans to host a raft of engaging cultural events, concerts, festivals as well as an international motor racing series throughout the year.
Kim sets the pace at Blue Canyon
Kim sets the pace at Blue Canyon
GOLF: South Korean golfer Kim Hee-Ji capitalised on her formidable form to seize an early lead in the US$650,000 (approx B22.75 million) Blue Canyon Ladies Championship being played at the par-72 Blue Canyon Country Club in Phuket yesterday (Mar 15).
Israeli woman arrested for running an illegal nursery
Israeli woman arrested for running an illegal nursery
SURAT THANI: An Israeli woman has been arrested for allegedly running an illegal nursery for foreign children on Koh Phangan.
Pros ready as Blue Canyon Ladies Championship tees off
Pros ready as Blue Canyon Ladies Championship tees off
GOLF: Thai LPGA Tour players Patcharajutar Kongkraphan and Aphichaya Yubol will challenge the top KLPGA stars in the US$650,000 (approx B22.75 million) Blue Canyon Ladies Championship, which teed off at the Blue Canyon Country Club in Phuket earlier today (Mar 15).
Trans woman gets 25 years for lese-majeste
Trans woman gets 25 years for lese-majeste
BANGKOK: The Southern Bangkok Criminal Court handed down the ruling yesterday (Mar 14) in the case against a 26-year-old defendant identified only as “Maggie”.
Overwhelmed by success
Overwhelmed by success
BANGKOK: Phuket has been in the limelight the past six months after the government announced a plan to elevate Thailand to an aviation hub, with Phuket the key gateway in the South.
Training camps planned for aggressive wild elephants
Training camps planned for aggressive wild elephants
BANGKOK: The national parks and wildlife chief has announced plans for training centres to discipline aggressive wild elephants involved in the increasing number of attacks on people.
Dechapol, Sapsiree ousted in first round
Dechapol, Sapsiree ousted in first round
BADMINTON: Mixed doubles stars Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai bowed out in the first round of the US$1.3 million (B46mn) All England Open Championships 2024 in Birmingham yesterday (Mar 13).
Airline stung by disability row
Airline stung by disability row
BANGKOK: The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities will look into a complaint filed by a wheelchair-bound activist after an airline denied boarding on the grounds that he had no one to escort him on the flight.