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Thaksin will not attend Supreme Court hearing
Thaksin will not attend Supreme Court hearing
BANGKOK: Thaksin Shinawatra will not go to the Supreme Court tomorrow (June 13) when it considers whether the former prime minister served his jail term during his prolonged stay at Police General Hospital.
Historic deal to beam domestic games live
Historic deal to beam domestic games live
FOOTBALL: Corporate giants Gulf Development Plc, Advance Info Service Plc (AIS) and Jasmine International Plc (JAS) have entered into a “historic” pact with the Football Association of Thailand (FAT) that will ensure “free” live broadcasts of all domestic leagues and cup competitions.
Chinese visitor’s video claims ‘special connection’ in Immigration
Chinese visitor’s video claims ‘special connection’ in Immigration
BANGKOK: Immigration police were hunting down a Chinese visitor who posted a video online claiming a “special connection” that allowed foreigners to work in Thailand without a visa.
Mixed pair settle for second best in Indonesia
Mixed pair settle for second best in Indonesia
BADMINTON: Mixed doubles pair Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Supissara Paewsampran missed out on a chance to win their fourth title of the year after losing in the final of the US$450,000 (B14.7 million) BWF Indonesia Open in Jakarta on Sunday (June 8).
Hunt on for two suspects behind Pattani bombs
Hunt on for two suspects behind Pattani bombs
PATTANI: Security officials are looking for two suspects believed to be behind the two bomb blasts in downtown Pattani on Sunday night (June 8).
FAT secures landmark TV deal, clubs set for windfall
FAT secures landmark TV deal, clubs set for windfall
FOOTBALL: Advanced Info Service Plc (AIS), Gulf Energy Development Plc (GULF) and Jasmine International Plc (JAS) have secured the broadcasting rights to Thai football over the next four years in a B2 billion deal.
Cambodian troops agree to retreat from Thai border
Cambodian troops agree to retreat from Thai border
BANGKOK: Cambodian soldiers agreed to retreat from the Thai border in Ubon Ratchathani province after a talk between regional forces of both countries yesterday (June 8).
New law backs local booze makers
New law backs local booze makers
BANGKOK: The Community Liquor Law is now in force, allowing small producers to legally make all types of alcohol while preventing unfair monopolies.
King endorses new Bank of Thailand chairman
King endorses new Bank of Thailand chairman
BANGKOK: Somchai Sujjapongse has received endorsement from His Majesty the King to be the new board chairman of the Bank of Thailand.
Anutin denies Interior Ministry deal
Anutin denies Interior Ministry deal
BANGKOK Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dismissed claims yesterday that his Bhumjaithai Party had agreed to relinquish control of the Interior Ministry in a much-speculated Cabinet reshuffle, saying no such talks had taken place.
Poramet and Davis power Thailand past India
Poramet and Davis power Thailand past India
FOOTBALL: Thailand defeated India 2-0 in a friendly match at Thammasat Stadium on Wednesday night (June 4).
Ex-PM Abhisit slams casino bill
Ex-PM Abhisit slams casino bill
BANGKOK: Former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has issued a strong rebuke of the government’s plan to establish integrated entertainment complexes with a casino, warning they will not solve illegal gambling and may damage Thailand’s tourism image.
Thailand rejects the International Court of Justice’s jurisdiction
Thailand rejects the International Court of Justice’s jurisdiction
BANGKOK: Thailand does not recognise the jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the land dispute with neighbouring Cambodia.
Kunlavut confirmed as new World No.1
Kunlavut confirmed as new World No.1
BADMINTON: Kunlavut Vitidsarn has officially been confirmed as the new World No.1 player after the latest rankings were released on Tuesday (June 3) by the World Badminton Federation (BWF).
Poland defeat Thai women in VNL opener
Poland defeat Thai women in VNL opener
VOLLEYBALL: Thailand opened their FIVB Women’s Volleyball Nations League 2025 campaign with a 3-0 loss (22-25, 24-26, 22-25) to sixth-ranked Poland at the National Indoor Stadium in Beijing yesterday (June 4).
70 officials named in Bangkok tower collapse scandal
70 officials named in Bangkok tower collapse scandal
BANGKOK: About 70 state officials have been implicated in bidding collusion linked to the doomed State Audit Office (SAO) building in Bangkok, the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) said yesterday (June 4).
Thai tourism stimulus budget taking shape
Thai tourism stimulus budget taking shape
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Tourism and Sports expects a stimulus budget of B13.3 billion to generate B267bn for the Thai economy, after combining development plans for tourism areas with other agencies.
Thailand eye India victory ahead of Asian Cup qualifier
Thailand eye India victory ahead of Asian Cup qualifier
FOOTBALL: Thailand take on India in a FIFA Day match today (June 4) but their coach Masatada Ishii said his mind was more on the War Elephants’ AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Turkmenistan next week.
Thailand’s spikers gear up for tough Poland opener
Thailand’s spikers gear up for tough Poland opener
VOLLEYBALL: Thailand begin their FIVB Women’s Volleyball Nations League 2025 campaign with a match against Poland in Pool 3 at the National Indoor Stadium in Beijing, China, today (June 4).
New approach to overseas income aims to spur inflows
New approach to overseas income aims to spur inflows
BANGKOK: The Revenue Department is shifting its approach on how it taxes income sourced from abroad. Rather than taxing every baht of income brought into the country, the department is moving towards granting tax exemptions for income promptly remitted to Thailand, hoping to create momentum for economic stimulation by encouraging capital inflow.