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Govt requests no observers at GBC meet
Govt requests no observers at GBC meet
BANGKOK: Thailand has turned down Cambodia's request to include international observers at the upcoming General Border Committee (GBC) meeting, insisting it remains a bilateral affair.
Pundits see further rate cuts this year
Pundits see further rate cuts this year
BANGKOK: The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has room to cut the interest rate more than once for the remainder of this year to shore up the economy if the US tariff on Thai goods is not competitive with regional peers, say pundits.
Thai army eyes control of Ta Kwai
Thai army eyes control of Ta Kwai
SURIN: The Royal Thai Army (RTA) has admitted that Thai troops have not yet gained complete control over the disputed Ta Kwai temple area in Surin province near the Cambodian border.
Cambodian reinforcement efforts continuing, says Thai army
Cambodian reinforcement efforts continuing, says Thai army
BANGKOK: Cambodia is continuing to reinforce its troops along the border with Thailand and suspicious drones are spying on Thai military units in border provinces, according to the 2nd Army Region.
Thailand expects US tariff details ‘within 24 hours’
Thailand expects US tariff details ‘within 24 hours’
BANGKOK: Thailand expects to learn details of new US import tariffs ‘within 24 hours’, Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said on Thursday morning (July 31).
Nine die in Suphan Buri fireworks inferno
Nine die in Suphan Buri fireworks inferno
SUPHAN BURI: A fireworks explosion killed nine people and injured another in Muang district late yesterday morning (July 30).
Cambodia SEA Games ban mooted
Cambodia SEA Games ban mooted
SEA GAMES: Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong said a decision to bar Cambodia from the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Bangkok rests with the 11 SEA Games Federation (SEAGF) member nations.
Protests lodged as pact broken
Protests lodged as pact broken
BANGKOK: Thailand lodged diplomatic protests against Cambodia yesterday (July 29) for violating their ceasefire agreement, Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa said.
More tourism stimulus possible
More tourism stimulus possible
BANGKOK: The Finance Ministry may consider implementing tax measures to stimulate tourism during the low season, says Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Thai-Cambodian border clash enters third day
Thai-Cambodian border clash enters third day
TRAT: The Thai-Cambodian border clash has entered its third day, with renewed fighting erupting in Ban Chamrak, Muang district, early this morning (July 26).
Tourism confidence dives
Tourism confidence dives
BANGKOK: The tourism confidence index in the second quarter plunged year-on-year, as tourism contracted since the beginning of the year due to safety concerns and cautious tourism spending following the US's decision to implement a reciprocal tariff policy, according to the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT).
Baht falls from highest since 2022 on conflict with Cambodia
Baht falls from highest since 2022 on conflict with Cambodia
BANGKOK: Thailand’s baht fell after touching the highest in more than three years on the escalating conflict with its neighbour Cambodia.
Twelve Thais killed in Cambodia attacks
Twelve Thais killed in Cambodia attacks
BANGKOK: The number of fatalities from Cambodia’s attacks on Thai civilian areas has risen to 12, including an eight-year-old boy, with over 30 injuries, according to the Thai army.
Cambodian artillery strike kills Thai civilian, says PM’s office
Cambodian artillery strike kills Thai civilian, says PM’s office
BANGKOK: A Cambodian artillery strike killed a Thai civilian today (July 24), the office of Thailand’s prime minister said, as the two neighbours clashed over a disputed border.
SET approves THAI’s return to trading
SET approves THAI’s return to trading
BANGKOK: The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has approved the reinstatement of Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) on the main trading board from Aug 4, following a long debt restructuring process.
New mine blast inflames border tensions
New mine blast inflames border tensions
UDON RATCHATHANI: The Thai-Cambodian border dispute has escalated dramatically after another landmine explosion injured five Thai soldiers - one losing a leg - in a disputed area of Ubon Ratchathani province yesterday afternoon (July 23).
Two ‘seniors’ who beat army cadet to death get fines, suspended jail sentences
Two ‘seniors’ who beat army cadet to death get fines, suspended jail sentences
BANGKOK: The Supreme Military Court yesterday (July 22) delivered the final ruling in the death of army cadet Phakaphong Tanyakan, known as “Mei”, who died in 2017 after being beaten by “two seniors” at the Armed Forces Preparatory School.
Russian arrivals to top last year's figure
Russian arrivals to top last year's figure
BANGKOK: Despite US sanctions and intense tourism competition, the Russian market this year is expected to exceed the 1.74 million visitors recorded in 2024, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Police seek 23 indictments in building collapse tragedy
Police seek 23 indictments in building collapse tragedy
BANGKOK: Police have submitted their investigation files to prosecutors in connection with the collapse of the State Audit Office (SAO) building in Bangkok during the Mar 28 earthquake, seeking the indictment of 23 suspects.
TAT seeks B2.8trn income next year
TAT seeks B2.8trn income next year
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is targeting B2.8 trillion revenue next year and aims to be among the top 10 countries worldwide when it comes to generating the largest amount of tourism revenue.