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Forest rangers promised better equipment, welfare
Forest rangers promised better equipment, welfare
THAILAND: National Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa on Wednesday (July 31) promised to improve welfare benefits and working conditions for the 20,000 forest rangers nationwide.
Baht expected to survive Bank of Thailand’s push to restrain it
Baht expected to survive Bank of Thailand’s push to restrain it
BANGKOK: The Bank of Thailand knocked the baht from its perch, but the weakness could be short-lived, according to the currency’s top forecasters.
Obec denies bag caused pupil’s bent spine
Obec denies bag caused pupil’s bent spine
BANGKOK: A claim that a heavy school bag caused a spinal deformity in a Khon Kaen student has put the Office of the Basic Education Commission (Obec) on alert.
Thai football league plays in the red
Thai football league plays in the red
FOOTBALL: Thailand’s top domestic football league is generating more revenue but the teams are still struggling to make profits, a research house says.
TAT awaits nod for stimulus plans to revitalise market
TAT awaits nod for stimulus plans to revitalise market
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is seeking the green light from the Tourism and Sports Ministry for comprehensive stimulus plans to revitalise the ailing tourism market.
Navy presses for second Chinese sub
Navy presses for second Chinese sub
BANGKOK: The Royal Thai Navy will press ahead with its plan to buy a second submarine worth B12 billion from China, according to a navy source.
Tourism app TagThai to offer full range of services in October
Tourism app TagThai to offer full range of services in October
BANGKOK: TagThai, a tourism application supported by 49 public and private agencies, is set to offer full service sometime in October after six months of delay.
Country will prosper if Thais do their duty: HM
Country will prosper if Thais do their duty: HM
BANGKOK: His Majesty the King urged Thais to do their duty to the best of their ability in remarks marking his 67th birthday last night (July 28).
FAT briefs Foreign Ministry on Word Cup bidding procedure
FAT briefs Foreign Ministry on Word Cup bidding procedure
Football Association of Thailand (FAT) president Pol Gen Somyot Poompunmuang on Friday discussed the planned joint Asean bid to host the 2034 World Cup with some leading officials of the Foreign Ministry.
Fiery start to House meet
Fiery start to House meet
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha engaged in a toe-to-toe face-off with the opposition in a fiery parliamentary debate on the government’s policy manifesto on Thursday (July 25).
Thai hopes rest on Ariya, Jasmine
Thai hopes rest on Ariya, Jasmine
GOLF: In-form duo Jasmine Suwannapura and Ariya Jutanugarn will lead the Thai challenge at the Evian Championship which tees off today (July 25).
New sports minister commits to e-sports
New sports minister commits to e-sports
BANGKOK: The new Tourism and Sports Minister Pipat Ratchakitprakan has vowed to support e-sports, hoping Thailand improves its capacity to host international competitions.
Probe looms in Microsoft case
Probe looms in Microsoft case
BANGKOK: The Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand (ACT) is urging the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to investigate a reported bribery case that involves tech giant Microsoft Corp.
Deadline set for B41m payment in Praewa case
Deadline set for B41m payment in Praewa case
BANGKOK: The four defendants in the 2010 tollway crash legal case must pay compensation of about 41 million baht by Aug 28 to the 25 people affected by the tragedy, which killed nine people and injured four others, the Justice Ministry said on Tuesday (July 22).
New Thailand coach to hitch his wagon to star trio
New Thailand coach to hitch his wagon to star trio
FOOTBALL: New national coach Akira Nishino has praised the three Japan-based Thai stars who he said will be among the main players in his War Elephants squad.
Officials look at potential ban on elephant exchange
Officials look at potential ban on elephant exchange
THAILAND: National Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa will look into calls to stop sending Thai elephants abroad under animal exchange and research programmes, following concerns about their health.
Bangkok’s Khao San Rd. to get ’level’ pavements
Bangkok’s Khao San Rd. to get ’level’ pavements
BANGKOK: Pavements on the famous tourist strip of Khao San Road will be revamped and ’made level’ with clear vendor zoning established for orderliness and safety, according to City Hall.
New tourism minister looks to legalising new markets
New tourism minister looks to legalising new markets
BANGKOK: The new Tourism and Sports Minister plans to promote medical marijuana tourism and legalise ride-hailing and accommodation-sharing apps and websites to attract foreign visitors.
Tourism operators want handout sped up
Tourism operators want handout sped up
BANGKOK: Tourism operators are urging the Finance Ministry to speed up plans to give cash handouts to people for domestic travel to prop up the sector during the low season.
Search for Spaniard on Koh Samui
Search for Spaniard on Koh Samui
SURAT THANI: A search was continuing for a Spaniard who called police on Sunday night, saying he was lost on a steep mountainside near Na Muang waterfall on Koh Samui.