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Cabinet OKs extending visa fee waiver
Cabinet OKs extending visa fee waiver
The cabinet on Wednesday (Apr 24) gave the nod to extending the waiver of visa-on-arrival fees for visitors from 21 nations for another six months to ward off an economic slump during the transition to a new government.
Last day for EC to clear poll doubts
Last day for EC to clear poll doubts
BANGKOK: The Election Commission has been given until today (Apr 24) to defend its handling of the March 24 general election after a petition calling for the nullification of the poll was submitted, the Office of the Ombudsman said.
Hunted seastead couple ‘traced to Tarutao’
Hunted seastead couple ‘traced to Tarutao’
PHUKET: The US-Thai couple who built and anchored a seastead floating home off Phuket were last traced to Tarutao island, and the full weight of the law awaits them, authorities said on Tuesday (Apr 23).
Tour boats blamed for widespread reef damage
Tour boats blamed for widespread reef damage
TRANG: Had Chao Mai National Park in Trang Province says a sharp rise in tour boat activity during the Songkran holiday seriously damaged coral reefs, prompting the need to impose strict regulations to enable rehabilitation and prevent further damage.
Perk for property buyers on the cards
Perk for property buyers on the cards
BANGKOK: The Revenue Department has proposed a tax deduction for property buyers as part of a seven-measure package to prop up economic growth during the transition to a new government.
Thanathorn Election Commission probe result expected
Thanathorn Election Commission probe result expected
BANGKOK: The Election Commission (EC) is likely to decide today (Apr 23) on whether there are grounds to allegations against Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, the leader of Future Forward Party, that he violated media shareholding rules.
Push for murder charges against drink-drivers divides force
Push for murder charges against drink-drivers divides force
BANGKOK: The government on April 5 ordered police to charge drink-driving motorists causing fatal accidents during the Songkran holiday with premeditated murder as it steps up efforts to curb preventable deaths.
Unesco project aims to give prominent women the recognition they deserve
Unesco project aims to give prominent women the recognition they deserve
Khunying Lin Srivisanvaja was the first Thai woman to receive a medical degree and practise medicine in Thailand. Su­malee Viravaidya, a journalist, ensured a gender equality clause was added to the Thai Constitution. Khunying Yai Dam­rongthammasan was a devout dhamma practitioner who wrote a widely celebrated Buddhist text. What do all of these women have in common? Relative anonymity.
Nine fishing boats catch fire in Satun
Nine fishing boats catch fire in Satun
SATUN: Nine fishing boats caught fire at Pakbara pier in Langu district this morning (April 20).
In Big Joke saga, border patrol boss gets last laugh
In Big Joke saga, border patrol boss gets last laugh
BANGKOK: The chief of the border patrol police has been named head of immigration police, replacing Pol Lt Gen Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn, a high-profile leader who was transferred to an inactive position in early April.
Border police chief to replace ‘Big Joke’
Border police chief to replace ‘Big Joke’
BANGKOK: The chief of border patrol police has been named head of immigration police, replacing Pol Lt Gen Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn, a high-profile policeman who was transferred to an inactive position early in April.
Thai Retailers Association attacks duty-free ruling
Thai Retailers Association attacks duty-free ruling
BANGKOK: The private sector has slammed the government for giving Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT) latitude in handling the controversial duty-free shop bidding, demanding accountability for a process that would damage the country.
Outsider PM touted as impasse breaker
Outsider PM touted as impasse breaker
BANGKOK: A provisional clause under Section 272 of the charter, better known as the “outsider prime minister” rule, is being touted as an alternative route if the political impasse over forming the next government continues.
AirAsia’s failed ad campaign is a reminder of the perils of word play
AirAsia’s failed ad campaign is a reminder of the perils of word play
My Thai experience is bookended with two memorable explanations of impolite English phrases. The first was 30 years ago; the second a few weeks ago.
Songkran road accidents, death toll continue to drop
Songkran road accidents, death toll continue to drop
BANGKOK: Officials have been buoyed by the falling number of road accidents, deaths and injuries as the Songkran holiday safety campaign passed mid-way on Sunday (Apr 14)
Ancient sites put up Unesco shield
Ancient sites put up Unesco shield
BANGKOK: Residents in Phetchabun province who oppose oil exploration near an ancient historical site can breathe a sigh of relief after the Cabinet approved a proposal to push for Si Thep Historical Park to be granted Unesco World Heritage Site status.
Canadian tourist dies in Chiang Mai zipline plunge
Canadian tourist dies in Chiang Mai zipline plunge
CHIANG MAI: A Canadian tourist plunged to his death from a zipline at Mae Kampong village in Mae-on district yesterday (Apr 13), according to a local media report.
Murderers on the roads
Murderers on the roads
BANGKOK: It has been over a month since a two-year-old boy suffered head injuries, a broken leg and a broken arm. He still does not realise that his whole family – both parents and five-month-old brother – are gone forever.
Navy takes action on ‘seastead’ off Phuket
Navy takes action on ‘seastead’ off Phuket
PHUKET: The Third Naval Area Command has filed a police complaint against an American man and his Thai wife who set up a floating living platform 12 nautical miles off the coast of Phuket, a practice also known as seasteading.
Day 2: Songkran death toll declines
Day 2: Songkran death toll declines
BANGKOK: The first two days of Songkran holidays saw year-on-year declines in traffic accident statistics with 969 incidents, 105 deaths and 1,001 injured people.