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Breeding of water monitor lizards now permitted in Thailand
Breeding of water monitor lizards now permitted in Thailand
BANGKOK: The Asian water monitor can now be bred in captivity for commercial purposes, according to a new declaration in the Royal Gazette.
Debt relief scheme to be expanded
Debt relief scheme to be expanded
BANGKOK: The Cabinet has approved expansion of debtor eligibility for the ‘You Fight, We Help’ debt relief programme.
Wage hike policy gets mixed reviews
Wage hike policy gets mixed reviews
BANGKOK: When the minimum daily wage for hotel workers nationwide leapt to B400 on Tuesday (July 1), not everyone was in a celebratory mood.
Casino bill decision due on Monday
Casino bill decision due on Monday
BANGKOK: The government is set to make a final decision on Monday (July 7) on whether to withdraw the controversial casino-entertainment complex bill from the House agenda, according to Chousak Sirinil, the Prime Minister’s Office Minister.
Medical clinics to replace cannabis dispensaries
Medical clinics to replace cannabis dispensaries
BANGKOK: Cannabis dispensaries must transition into medical clinics if they are to continue to run legally, says the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine.
Separatist ‘white faces’ sow fear in South
Separatist ‘white faces’ sow fear in South
BANGKOK: Recent bomb discoveries in the tourist provinces of Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi are believed to mark a strategic expansion of southern insurgent activity, aimed at undermining tourist confidence and damaging the local economy, particularly in the tourism sector, says a security source in the Deep South.
Bugs being fixed in travel subsidy sign-up system
Bugs being fixed in travel subsidy sign-up system
BANGKOK: Lessons learned from previous travel subsidy schemes that cost the government B2.3 billion due to fraud have the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) defending the complicated registration process for the latest programme.
PP offers way out of ‘crisis’ with caretaker caveat
PP offers way out of ‘crisis’ with caretaker caveat
BANGKOK: The People’s Party (PP) has signalled its readiness to vote for a new prime minister without joining the governing coalition, on the condition the next administration functions solely as a temporary government.
Aimsaard sisters end dry spell with US Open title
Aimsaard sisters end dry spell with US Open title
BADMINTON: Aimsaard sisters Benyapa and Nuntakarn claimed the women’s doubles title at the BWF US Open in Iowa on Sunday (June 29).
B1.7bn co-payment scheme hits slow start
B1.7bn co-payment scheme hits slow start
BANGKOK: Hotel operators are enmeshed in the slow approval process for the first phase of the B1.7-billion co-payment scheme, while some online travel agents (OTAs) have started to offer even lower prices than the government’s subsidy scheme.
ONE Championship shifts global production hub to Bangkok
ONE Championship shifts global production hub to Bangkok
MMA: ONE Championship has officially moved its global production operations to Bangkok – marking another shift in the martial arts promotion’s centre of gravity, as it leans deeper into its weekly Lumpinee Stadium events and reports a sharp rise in revenue.
Defence minister’s post left vacant in reshuffle
Defence minister’s post left vacant in reshuffle
BANGKOK: The post of defence minister has been left vacant in the latest Thai Cabinet reshuffle, prompting speculation that it is being reserved for Gen Chalermpol Srisawat, a former senator and chief of defence forces.
Indian travel demand to prop up Thai aviation
Indian travel demand to prop up Thai aviation
BANGKOK: India's rapid economic growth will help support Southeast Asia's aviation industry, including the Thai aviation sector, according to Indian carrier IndiGo, which plans to introduce its new business class seats to Bangkok and Phuket.
Motorcyclist survives crash after falling asleep on motorway
Motorcyclist survives crash after falling asleep on motorway
BANGKOK: A young man riding a motorcycle illegally on a motorway in Thailand narrowly escaped death after falling asleep and crashing into the back of a lorry.
Paetongtarn to serve as PM and culture minister in new Cabinet lineup
Paetongtarn to serve as PM and culture minister in new Cabinet lineup
BANGKOK: Paetongtarn Shinawatra is to take on the dual role of prime minister and culture minister after the new Cabinet lineup was announced in the Royal Gazette this morning (July 1).
PM could face court test
PM could face court test
BANGKOK: The Constitutional Court is expected to decide today (July 1) on whether to accept a petition accusing Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra of serious ethical violations, which could put her position at risk.
Thailand expands universal healthcare to include hormone therapy for LGBTQ+
Thailand expands universal healthcare to include hormone therapy for LGBTQ+
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Public Health has approved a B145 million healthcare benefit to provide gender-affirming hormone therapy for transgender and gender-diverse individuals under the country’s B30 universal healthcare scheme.
Discovery of devices fails to deter tourists
Discovery of devices fails to deter tourists
PHUKET: Despite the introduction of heightened security measures following the discovery of several suspected explosive devices in two southern tourist provinces last Thursday (June 26), tourism operators are still concerned the incident will reinforce negative perceptions concerning safety in Thailand, though none have reported cancellations.
‘Delighted’ PM hands out national ID cards to minority ethnic groups
‘Delighted’ PM hands out national ID cards to minority ethnic groups
CHIANG RAI: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has granted Thai national ID cards to 21 representatives of minority ethnic groups in the northern province as part of the government’s policy to resolve issues of statelessness and ensure access to government welfare.
Drama as Thai girls bag maiden junior world title
Drama as Thai girls bag maiden junior world title
GOLF: Thailand’s girls’ team were one of the feel-good stories at last year’s Toyota Junior Golf World Cup, placing second behind a record United States victory. Prior to this they had never qualified.