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Election Commission endorses 349 constituency MPs
Election Commission endorses 349 constituency MPs
BANGKOK: The Election Commission has approved all existing 349 constituency MPs as it rushes to meet the MP endorsement deadline so Parliament can convene by May.
His Majesty praises ‘unity’
His Majesty praises ‘unity’
BANGKOK: His Majesty the King said he was impressed by the unity among the Thai people who gathered to offer him their best wishes during his grand public audience.
Govt to adopt ‘tough’ points-based driving penalties
Govt to adopt ‘tough’ points-based driving penalties
BANGKOK: Thailand’s new traffic laws will be based on the more stringent Japanese model, according to the Ministry of Transport.
Ranong immigration chief transferred after Myanmar complaint
Ranong immigration chief transferred after Myanmar complaint
RANONG: The Immigration chief of the southern province of Ranong was transferred to an inactive post in the Immigration Bureau after Myanmar accused Ranong immigration police of slow service for 200 Myanmar tourists.
Royal ritual melts hearts of a nation
Royal ritual melts hearts of a nation
BANGKOK: His Majesty the King, in full regalia, sat on the royal palanquin Budtan Thong as he was carried for a customary procession around the Grand Palace to pay homage at several historically significant temples as a part of the King’s coronation ceremony.
HM The King grants new titles to family
HM The King grants new titles to family
BANGKOK: His Majesty the King bestowed new titles on senior royal family members in accordance with his new reign on the second day of coronation ceremonies on Sunday (May 5).
The King of Sports
The King of Sports
His Majesty the King is a fine athlete and a patron of sports. The King has shown keen interest in sports since he was young. His Majesty’s love for sports is obviously in his blood through his late father, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who was a great athlete.
His Majesty the King performs first royal function, promises prosperity
His Majesty the King performs first royal function, promises prosperity
THAILAND: His Majesty performed his first royal function this afternoon (May 4) after being crowned by granting an audience for royal family members and other dignitaries.
King Maha Vajiralongkorn crowned Rama X of Thailand
King Maha Vajiralongkorn crowned Rama X of Thailand
THAILAND: His Majesty the King has officially been crowned the King of Thailand during the coronation ceremonies today (May 4), and Queen Suthida was later declared Her Majesty the Queen.
His Majesty the King grants royal pardon to categories of convicts ahead of coronation
His Majesty the King grants royal pardon to categories of convicts ahead of coronation
THAILAND: To mark the coronation and allow convicts the chance to be good citizens for the national interest, His Majesty the King has granted pardons and commuted sentences for many categories of prisoners, including some on death row and offenders on probation.
History preserved: Rare footage gives glimpse into the royal coronation of King Rama VII
History preserved: Rare footage gives glimpse into the royal coronation of King Rama VII
Before the reign of King Rama VII of the Chakri Dynasty, royal coronation ceremo­nies had never been filmed. As of now, the footage from the ceremonies of King Rama VII and the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej are the only two existing coronation motion pictures available in Thailand.
Condo joint ventures trending: Japanese firms leading the way, but Chinese interest escalating
Condo joint ventures trending: Japanese firms leading the way, but Chinese interest escalating
BANGKOK: More foreign developers have been coming to Thailand to form joint ventures with Thai developers in recent years. Japanese developers in particular have been pursuing long-term relationships in the country since 2013.
Govt set to take shape ‘in June’
Govt set to take shape ‘in June’
PHUKET: The new government is expected to take shape in June, based on the Election Commission’s (EC) schedule of announcing the official poll results next Wednesday (May 8), Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said on Thursday in a statement.
Household debt reaches 11-year high
Household debt reaches 11-year high
BANGKOK: Thai workers’ debt has surged to the highest in 11 years, driven by higher living costs and easier access to loans.
More than 150,000 to attend ceremonies
More than 150,000 to attend ceremonies
BANGKOK: City Hall is bracing for an influx of more than 150,000 people, expected to flock to Sanam Luang for His Majesty the King’s coronation ceremonies this weekend.
Seiko’s Save the Ocean project heads to Koh Racha Yai
Seiko’s Save the Ocean project heads to Koh Racha Yai
The turtles seemed a little con­fused at first as we put them onto the beach, just before the spot where waves were rolling in on the white sands. Every­one looked on in anticipation as the turtles began taking a few tentative steps.
New immigration chief to continue predecessor’s “good work”
New immigration chief to continue predecessor’s “good work”
BANGKOK: Fresh from his move from the Border Patrol Police Bureau, newly appointed Immigration Bureau (IB) commissioner Pol Lt Gen Sompong Chingduang has given assurances that his performance will be up to scratch in his new role.
FIT travellers on the rise: Atta chief notes tourism disruption, industry must adapt
FIT travellers on the rise: Atta chief notes tourism disruption, industry must adapt
BANGKOK: The rise of the independent traveller over the past decade has disrupted inbound tour operators in Thailand, says a veteran of the industry.
Interest doubles Hopewell compensation to B25bn
Interest doubles Hopewell compensation to B25bn
The State Railway of Thailand will ask the government to pay the court-ordered B25 billion compensation, including B13 billion interest, to Hopewell (Thailand) Co for its cancellation of the company’s huge transit project contract.
Govts sign Thai-Lao rail deal
Govts sign Thai-Lao rail deal
BANGKOK: Thailand, China, and Laos have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) on the development of a rail line between Nong Khai and Vientiane in Laos, which forms part of China’s much-touted Belt and Road Initiative.