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Premchai jailed for 16 months, not guilty of black leopard charge
Premchai jailed for 16 months, not guilty of black leopard charge
KANCHANABURI: Construction billionaire Premchai Karnasuta was sentenced to 16 months in jail for illegal possession of a dead pheasant and weapons, and supporting poaching – but he was acquitted of any wrongdoing connected with a black leopard carcass found at the scene, which was blamed on other defendants.
Early vote met with euphoria
Early vote met with euphoria
Sunday’s advance voting saw huge crowds waiting in long queues to vote at polling stations nationwide, as an estimated 75% of all registered early voters nationwide turned up to cast their vote ahead of Sunday’s general election.
Tourist beaten with sticks on Phi Phi, two detained
Tourist beaten with sticks on Phi Phi, two detained
KRABI: Police have detained two young suspects in the attack on an American man who tried to stop a thief making off with a purse on the beach on Koh Phi Phi last Saturday (Mar 9).
Thailand announce squad for next week’s China Cup
Thailand announce squad for next week’s China Cup
BANGKOK: Thailand coach Sirisak Yodyardthai is not worried about the lack of preparation time for the China Cup, which takes place in Nanning next week.
Flights to North suspended due to pollution
Flights to North suspended due to pollution
CHIANG MAI: Bangkok Airways has announced the suspension of its morning flights between Chiang Mai and Mae Hong Son until at least Saturday (Mar 20) as haze continues to plague northern provinces.
Court gives Similan Islands green light to limit visitors
Court gives Similan Islands green light to limit visitors
BANGKOK: The Similan Islands can limit the number of visitors to prevent environmental damage, the Supreme Administrative Court has ruled.
Thailand bans Boeing 737 MAX flights for 7 days
Thailand bans Boeing 737 MAX flights for 7 days
BANGKOK: The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand said today (Mar 13) it is suspending the use of the Boeing Co’s 737 MAX 9 due to safety concerns.
Chiang Mai air pollution worst in the world
Chiang Mai air pollution worst in the world
CHIANG MAI: Forest fires have sent air quality in nine provinces to a level considered harmful to people’s health, as cities in the North like Chiang Mai registered air quality that was among the world’s worst.
Phuket among provinces to be transformed into ‘smart city’
Phuket among provinces to be transformed into ‘smart city’
BANGKOK: The government is gearing up to achieve its target of 30 smart cities in 24 provinces, including Phuket, by next year and hopes to transform 100 cities nationwide to smart cities by 2022.
King’s coronation emblem unveiled
King’s coronation emblem unveiled
BANGKOK: The government has unveiled the official emblem, which will be used for His Majesty the King’s coronation in May.
Motorbike hangs 10m above ground after crash
Motorbike hangs 10m above ground after crash
SURIN: A crash injured several people and left a motorcycle hanging from power lines about 10 metres above the ground in Kap Choeng district late on Sunday night (Mar 10).
Passengers allowed in back of pickups for Songkran
Passengers allowed in back of pickups for Songkran
THAILAND: Police will ease restrictions on people riding in the rear space or trays of pickup trucks during the Songkran festival, according to national deputy police chief Srivara Ransibrahmanakul.
Electoral Commission branded biased failure in independent review
Electoral Commission branded biased failure in independent review
BANGKOK: The Open Forum for Democracy Foundation (P-Net) claims the Election Commission (EC) has not fulfilled its work requirements in its first six months in office.
Future Forward Party sues media outlet for defamation
Future Forward Party sues media outlet for defamation
BANGKOK: The Future Forward Party (FFP) filed two libel suits Wednesday against a minor royal and TNEWS news agency, over claims the party is trying to supplant the monarchy.
Immigration officers dismissed for visa skulduggery
Immigration officers dismissed for visa skulduggery
BANGKOK: Two immigration officers at Suvarnabhumi airport have been dismissed from the force for colluding in forging visa stamps for foreigners entering the country illegally.
Thailand pledges to cut sea debris by 50%
Thailand pledges to cut sea debris by 50%
THAILAND: Thailand made a political commitment Tuesday (Mar 5) to reduce marine debris by at least 50% by 2027, according to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Govt bids to recycle all plastics by 2030
Govt bids to recycle all plastics by 2030
THAILAND: Thailand will recycle all its locally produced plastic waste by 2030, National Resources and Environment Minister Surasak Kanjanarat announced in a regional forum on waste management on Monday (Mar 4).
Durian trader offers B10m to man who wins daughter’s heart
Durian trader offers B10m to man who wins daughter’s heart
CHUMPHON: A durian trader in the southern province of Chumphon has made a public offer of B10 million in cash, as well as other assets, to any man who wins the heart of his 26-year-old daughter and agrees to continue running his family business.
Authorities raid e-cigarette vendors following backlash over deported Frenchwoman
Authorities raid e-cigarette vendors following backlash over deported Frenchwoman
BANGKOK: Police arrested 23 people and seized 2,856 hookahs, e-cigarettes and vaping solution, worth more than B900,000, in recent raids in greater Bangkok.
Doodler dream: Stickers are a serious business at Line
Doodler dream: Stickers are a serious business at Line
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but perhaps this classic idiom needs an up­date. Let’s go with, “a Line sticker is worth a thousand words and some cash too if you know how to make them.” Mouthful, I know, but read on and all will become clear.