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Senators seen as PM puppets
Senators seen as PM puppets
BANGKOK: At least 160 or two-thirds of the 250 newly appointed senators are close associates of the regime with military or police backgrounds, sparking criticism that the Upper House is a tool to extend the regime’s rule, which critics say would renew political conflict and create a fresh impasse.
June 3 now national holiday
June 3 now national holiday
BANGKOK: The cabinet has declared June 3 a national holiday because it is the birthday of Her Majesty the Queen.
Thaksin holds talks to take over Crystal Palace
Thaksin holds talks to take over Crystal Palace
LONDON: Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is in talks with Crystal Palace for a possible takeover of the English Premier League club, his close associate confirmed on Monday.
Visa fee exemption boosts Indian arrivals
Visa fee exemption boosts Indian arrivals
BANGKOK: Thailand’s waiver of visa-on-arrival fees is likely to get less attention from Chinese travellers as arrivals from the mainland are still declining.
Koh Phangan rape suspect arrested
Koh Phangan rape suspect arrested
SURAT THANI: Police on Monday evening (May 13) arrested a Thai man for allegedly raping a Norwegian woman aged 26, one day after he was released from jail for narcotic offences.
Norwegian allegedly raped on Koh Phangan
Norwegian allegedly raped on Koh Phangan
SURAT THANI: Police believe an Asian man was responsible for the alleged rape of a Norwegian woman, 26, on Koh Phangan early on Sunday morning (May 12).
New property tax regime questioned over desired impact
New property tax regime questioned over desired impact
BANGKOK: Two tax measures were recently approved to resuscitate the housing sector, but they are unlikely to have much effect as mortgage rejections remain a major problem, say local developers.
Female cop shatters glass ceiling
Female cop shatters glass ceiling
BANGKOK: Growing up, Pol Col Pawina Ekchat never thought she would become a police officer, let alone the first female superintendent in Royal Thai Police history.
Italthai’s hotel hopes: Hospitality to see bulk of massive investment
Italthai’s hotel hopes: Hospitality to see bulk of massive investment
BANGKOK: Italthai Group is focused on expansion and investment, preparing a multi-billion-baht budget to double revenue to B30 billion by 2021.
TAT targets Latino LGBT traveller rise
TAT targets Latino LGBT traveller rise
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand is set to increase tourism arrivals from Latin America, in part through a plan to present Thailand as a friendly destination for LGBT travellers.
Tour operators urged to tout tax perk
Tour operators urged to tout tax perk
BANGKOK: Tourism operators have been advised to speed up marketing plans to encourage people to travel domestically and gain from a short-lived tax perk recently approved by the Cabinet.
Govt clarifies elephant export regulation
Govt clarifies elephant export regulation
BANGKOK: The Foreign Trade Department has clarified a ministerial regulation involving the export of elephants and elephant-related products, saying the rule is to facilitate research work and promote diplomatic ties.
Hospital in hot water over HIV case
Hospital in hot water over HIV case
BANGKOK: The Thai Red Cross Society confirmed on Friday (May 10) that its procedures for collecting and dispensing blood are in line with global standards, as fears of HIV/Aids being accidentally transmitted by the organisation have skyrocketed in the wake of a disclosure by a leading hospital in Bangkok.
Baby crushed by lorry as mum was on chat app
Baby crushed by lorry as mum was on chat app
SAMUT PRAKAN: A 10-wheeler crushed an eight-month-old baby to death as his walker slid from a shop onto a road in Phra Samut Chedi district on Thursday afternoon (May 9).
PM reinstates policeman who demanded to see judge’s driving licence
PM reinstates policeman who demanded to see judge’s driving licence
NAKHON SI THAMMARAT: Prime Minster Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered the reinstatement of a police lance corporal who was transferred after asking an uncooperative chief judge in Nakhon Si Thammarat province for his driving licence.
FFP leader urges Senate ‘switch off’
FFP leader urges Senate ‘switch off’
BANGKOK: Future Forward Party (FFP) leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit on Thursday (May 9) repeated his call for parties to join the FFP’s campaign to “switch off”, or nullify, the regime-appointed Senate that will join MPs in voting for the new prime minister.
THAI to submit B156bn new plane purchase plan to Cabinet
THAI to submit B156bn new plane purchase plan to Cabinet
BANGKOK: Thai Airways International (THAI) will seek Cabinet approval this month to buy or lease 38 new planes at an estimated cost of B156 billion, with 31 planes to be procured over the next five years.
Maya Bay to remain closed till mid-2021
Maya Bay to remain closed till mid-2021
BANGKOK: The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation decided yesterday (May 8) to extend the closure of world-famous Maya Bay for another two years. It is now due to reopen in the middle of 2021.
Party-list MPs announced favouring military
Party-list MPs announced favouring military
BANGKOK: The Election Commission (EC) has announced the roster of party-list MPs from the March 24 general election, comprising candidates from 26 parties.
King distributes B2.4bn in public donations to hospitals
King distributes B2.4bn in public donations to hospitals
BANGKOK: His Majesty the King on Tuesday (May 7) donated more than B2.4 billion to 27 hospitals for new medical equipment purchases, according to the Royal Household Bureau.