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‘Sukhothai’ salvage operation ends, memorial planned
‘Sukhothai’ salvage operation ends, memorial planned
PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN: The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) announced yesterday (Mar 12) the end of a 19-day operation to salvage the sunken HTMS Sukhothai, with the next step being the establishment of a memorial monument.
Thailand name squad for Saudi tournament
Thailand name squad for Saudi tournament
FOOTBALL: The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) announced a 23-member U23 squad for the 2024 WAFF U23 Championship yesterday (Mar 12), which will take place in Saudi Arabia from Mar 20-26.
Songkran splash sites to be strictly booze-free
Songkran splash sites to be strictly booze-free
BANGKOK: Rules will be strictly enforced to make water-splashing venues nationwide completely free of alcohol during the Songkran festival next month, officials said yesterday (Mar 12).
Domestic airlines to cut Songkran fares
Domestic airlines to cut Songkran fares
BANGKOK: Six airlines will add 104 flights and give a discount of about 20% on early morning and late night domestic flights during the Songkran holidays as an economy option for travellers, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT).
Senate to grill Cabinet over Thaksin
Senate to grill Cabinet over Thaksin
BANGKOK: The Senate is planning to grill the Pheu-Thai-led government in a general debate on Mar 25 over its treatment of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
Phetjeeja wins undisputed world title
Phetjeeja wins undisputed world title
MMA: Phetjeeja Lukjaoporongtom had a battle on her hands against outgoing American kickboxing icon Janet Todd, but the 22-year-old phenomenon is now the undisputed ONE women’s atomweight kickboxing world champion.
Government may boost access to HIV drugs
Government may boost access to HIV drugs
BANGKOK: The Public Health Ministry has accepted a proposal to look into easing medical access for HIV/Aids patients, according to minister Cholnan Srikaew.
Probe launched into beach access drama
Probe launched into beach access drama
PHUKET: Local authorities have been given three days to investigate how a private company in Phuket is able to own a plot of land that is blocking access to Laem Nga Beach.
Injured woman takes macaque attack case to police
Injured woman takes macaque attack case to police
LOPBURI: A woman who was hurt when she was attacked by macaques registered a complaint with police on Friday (Mar 8) in a move to cover the cost of her medical treatment.
Blue Canyon Phuket Ladies Championship attracts top talent
Blue Canyon Phuket Ladies Championship attracts top talent
GOLF: Eleven Thai golfers will be up against some of the top KLPGA players at the inaugural Blue Canyon Ladies Championship 2024 in Phuket next weekend (Mar 15-17).
Absence of governor on problematic Phuket irks Anutin
Absence of governor on problematic Phuket irks Anutin
PHUKET: Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has expressed dissatisfaction with Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat not being on the island while Urs Fehr’s case in underway. Minister Anutin has also rejected any plan of considering an appeal from a Swiss man whose visa was revoked on grounds of posing a threat to society after an alleged assault on a Thai woman in Phuket.
Thailand braces for scorching heat
Thailand braces for scorching heat
BANGKOK: Temperatures are expected to exceed 40 degrees Celsius in all regions of Thailand during this month and April, the Meteorological Department has warned.
Fehr’s visa revoked
Fehr’s visa revoked
PHUKET: The Immigration Bureau has revoked the visa of the Swiss man who allegedly kicked a Thai woman relaxing on a beach near his villa in Phuket, deeming him a threat to society.
Land bridge petition seeks House’s help
Land bridge petition seeks House’s help
BANGKOK: Conservation groups in Chumphon and Ranong have submitted a letter to four House committees calling for a probe into the government’s Land Bridge project due to what they consider the high risk of it enabling corruption.
Nominee search turns up 400 firms
Nominee search turns up 400 firms
BANGKOK: More than 400 companies in popular tourism cities tend to operate their businesses using nominees, according to the Business Development Department.
TAT survey notes spending surge
TAT survey notes spending surge
BANGKOK: Foreign tourists spent more on accommodation following the pandemic and opted for street food more than fine dining, while TikTok has gained prominence among people seeking information and inspiration for trips to the nation, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Police checks on Filipino transvestites after brawl with Thais
Police checks on Filipino transvestites after brawl with Thais
BANGKOK: Police are checking the documentation of Filipino transvestites frequenting Soi Sukhumvit 11 in Bangkok after they brawled with Thai transvestites on Monday night (Mar 4).
Prajanchai chases double-champ status
Prajanchai chases double-champ status
MMA: A champion versus champion showdown has been announced for ONE Lumpinee 58 in Bangkok.
Parks chief sued for removing reform land markers
Parks chief sued for removing reform land markers
BANGKOK: The Agricultural Land Reform Office (Alro) has stepped up pressure in its dispute with national parks chief Chaiwat Limlikhit-aksorn, moving to charge him with illegally removing markers it had placed demarcating agricultural land adjacent to Khao Yai.
Bangkok, Phuket offered as venues for Pride global summit
Bangkok, Phuket offered as venues for Pride global summit
PHUKET: Thailand will offer Phuket and Bangkok as venues for an international LGBTQ+ summit and other activities in 2028, to show the world the country’s support for gender inclusivity.