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PM sets up new economic oversight board
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has appointed a 22-member board to steer economic stimulus policies to ensure the government can fulfil its pledge to bolster the economy
Published on: 2024-09-19
Source: Bangkok Post
Doctors propose solutions to public health ‘crisis’
A doctors’ group on Thursday submitted a petition to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, proposing three measures to address the ongoing crisis in the public health system.
Published on: 2024-09-19
Source: Bangkok Post
PM Inspects Preparations for Royal Barge Procession
Bangkok, Sept 19 (TNA) – Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, conducted an inspection of the preparations for the upcoming royal barge procession at the Wasukri Pier, and Wat Arun Ratchawararam (Temple of Dawn). The inspection, which took place on Thursday, was part of the seventh rehearsal for the grand procession. During
Published on: 2024-09-19
Source: Thai News Agency
Source: Pantipa Wacharath
Only ‘poor Thais’ can be street vendors, says City Hall
New City Hall rules say that only “poor Thais” will be allowed to be street vendors in Bangkok and they will be barred from employing migrants, among many other requirements.
Published on: 2024-09-19
Source: Bangkok Post
Storm Soulik to bring heavy rain until Monday
A depression near the upper Vietnamese coast has developed into Tropical Storm Soulik and is expected to cause heavy downpours across Thailand until Monday, according to the Meteorological Department.
Published on: 2024-09-19
Source: Bangkok Post
Bangkok braces for floods as heavy rain and upstream water
Bangkok, Sept 19 (TNA)– Bangkok authorities have issued a warning to communities living outside the Chao Phraya River dike, urging them to be vigilant against potential flooding from September 19-23. The city is preparing for heavy rainfall and rising water levels, following a weather forecast that predicts significant precipitation and
Published on: 2024-09-19
Source: Thai News Agency
Source: Pantipa Wacharath
Flooding persists in six provinces
Floods remain in six provinces in the North, the Northeast, the Central Plains and the South, affecting more than 33,000 families.
Published on: 2024-09-19
Source: Bangkok Post
Bangkok to celebrate Car Free Day
Bangkok will celebrate Car Free Day this weekend on Banthat Thong Road, providing a vehicle-free environment for tourists to enjoy various activities.
Published on: 2024-09-19
Source: Bangkok Post
Russian, Turkish arrested for working without permits on Koh Phangan
SURAT THANI – Tourist police arrested a Russian man and a Turkish man for working without permits on Koh Phangan on Thursday.
Published on: 2024-09-19
Source: Bangkok Post
Russian, Turk arrested for working without permits on Koh Phangan
SURAT THANI – Tourist police arrested a Russian man and a Turkish man for working without permits on Koh Phangan on Thursday.
Published on: 2024-09-19
Source: Bangkok Post
Thailand pushing for talks to repair key Myanmar highway
The government wants to work with warring sides in Myanmar to repair a key highway cutting through the conflict-ridden country as it seeks to stabilise its borders areas and ensure trade routes are open, Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa said on Thursday.
Published on: 2024-09-19
Source: Bangkok Post
Phuket Rescues 143 Stranded Tourists
Phuket, Sept 19 (TNA) – The Thai Maritime Enforcement Command Center (Thai- MECC) has successfully rescued 143 Chinese and Russian tourists stranded on Koh Racha Yai island and transported them safely back to the mainland. Joint efforts by the Thai- MECC and the 3rd Naval Area Command were involved in
Published on: 2024-09-19
Source: Thai News Agency
Source: Pantipa Wacharath
Portugal firefighters stretched to limit in battle with wildfires
Deadly wildfires in central and northern Portugal have exhausted emergency services, with Spanish and Moroccan reinforcements arriving on Wednesday to help, the civil protection authority announced. - REUTERS
Published on: 2024-09-19
Source: Bangkok Post
Tropical storm to bring heavy rain until Monday
A depression is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm on Thursday, land in Vietnam and cause heavy downpours across Thailand until Monday, according to the Meteorological Department.
Published on: 2024-09-19
Source: Bangkok Post
Thai Enquirer News Summary – September 19, 2024
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Published on: 2024-09-19
Source: Thai Enquirer
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PWO official has B5.1m in assets held
The Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases Region 3 has ordered the confiscation of assets worth 5.1 million baht from a Public Warehouse Organisation (PWO) official in an unusual-wealth case, the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) said on Wednesday.
Published on: 2024-09-19
Source: Bangkok Post
Juvenile centre to remain open
The authorities have decided not to close down the Baan Kanchanapisek Vocational Juvenile Training Centre, run by juvenile justice expert Thicha Nanakorn.
Published on: 2024-09-19
Source: Bangkok Post
Extra budget to fix deficits
The cabinet has approved an additional budget of nearly 6 billion baht to compensate healthcare units under the universal healthcare scheme that have suffered significant losses due to rising costs.
Published on: 2024-09-19
Source: Bangkok Post
SRT chief set high-speed rail deadline
The State Railway of Thailand's (SRT) new director, Veeris Ammarapala, has been told to complete the high-speed Sino-Thai railway project by the first quarter of next year.
Published on: 2024-09-19
Source: Bangkok Post
Military reshuffle 'will be ready this week'
The list of candidates for this year's military reshuffle will be finalised this week, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said.
Published on: 2024-09-19
Source: Bangkok Post
PM floats suppression policy, cites cases
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra kicked off her narcotic suppression policy on Wednesday by pointing to successful cases of drug suppression models in Thawatchaburi district of Roi Et in the Northeast and Tha Wang Pha district of Nan in the North.
Published on: 2024-09-19
Source: Bangkok Post
Laos seeks Asean's help with Mekong
Vientiane: Laos is urging Asean and other stakeholders to join forces in solving the problem of Mekong River water security and environmental issues as the region faces still more floods.
Published on: 2024-09-19
Source: Bangkok Post
Govt upbeat on wage hike plan
Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn is confident that a fresh daily minimum wage hike to 400 baht nationwide could be introduced on Oct 1 along with measures to assist affected businesses.
Published on: 2024-09-19
Source: Bangkok Post
Disabled get extra time to apply
People with disabilities have been given an extension to apply for 10,000 baht under the government's economic stimulus programme, formerly known as the digital wallet scheme, Minister of Social Development and Human Security Varawut Silpa-archa said yesterday.
Published on: 2024-09-19
Source: Bangkok Post
Prawit to file lawsuits over wiretapping
Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader Gen Prawit Wongsuwon is preparing to sue TV host Danai Ekmahasawat and former Pheu Thai Party spokesman Prompong Nopparit for releasing voice recordings allegedly incriminating him.
Published on: 2024-09-18
Source: Bangkok Post
Opposition warns of ‘shady’ side to casinos
The opposition People’s Party has warned the government about its casino project following specific revisions to the plan that it believes could trigger shady business dealings.
Published on: 2024-09-18
Source: Bangkok Post
Singapore drug dealer could face death after deportation
A Singaporean drug smuggler who was arrested in Samut Prakan will be deported back to his country, where he is likely to be given the death penalty, officials said on Wednesday.
Published on: 2024-09-18
Source: Bangkok Post
“Moo Deng” the Bouncy Pygmy Hippo Captures Hearts of Millions :Thailand Stories by TNA
A pygmy hippo “Moo Deng” from #Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand has become an internet sensation from viral interactions with her keeper and fans’ encounters The post “Moo Deng” the Bouncy Pygmy Hippo Captures Hearts of Millions :Thailand Stories by TNA appeared first on สำนักข่าวไทย อสมท.
Published on: 2024-09-18
Source: Thai News Agency
Source: Phet Phunnapha
Keeper reassures fans worried about Moo Deng’s wellbeing
The zookeeper caring for baby pygmy hippo and internet star Moo Deng has responded to fans' concerns about the infant's wellbeing.
Published on: 2024-09-18
Source: Bangkok Post
Storm Warning Issued
BANGKOK, Sept 18 (TNA) – Thailand’s northeastern region is bracing for heavy rainfall tomorrow as a strengthening storm approaches Vietnam’s coast, the Meteorological Department warned on Wednesday. A depression in the upper South China Sea is expected to intensify into a tropical storm, making landfall in Vietnam early Friday, Sept
Published on: 2024-09-18
Source: Thai News Agency
Source: Pantipa Wacharath
Phuket Navy Rescues 130 Stranded Tourists  
PHUKET, Sept 18 (TNA) – A Phuket Navy vessel has rescued 130 tourists, including Chinese and Middle Eastern nationals, stranded on Koh Racha Yai and is transporting them back to Phuket. Naval Ship 111 of the Third Naval Area Command has come to the aid of these tourists who were
Published on: 2024-09-18
Source: Thai News Agency
Source: Pantipa Wacharath
Eight more charged in 2004 Tak Bai massacre
Thai authorities will prosecute eight former security personnel over their roles in the Tak Bai crackdown two decades ago, when 78 protesters suffocated or were crushed to death when crammed into army trucks, the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) said on Wednesday.
Published on: 2024-09-18
Source: Bangkok Post
Thailand Golf Travel Mart 2014 Promotes Kingdom as World-Class Golf Destination
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) today officially opened the Thailand Golf Travel Mart (TGTM) 2024, an annual business-to-business (B2B) marketplace to promote the kingdom as a world-class golf destination. The dynamic programme is scheduled at various venues in Bangkok and its vicinity from 17-19 September. The post Thailand Golf
Published on: 2024-09-18
Source: TAT Newsroom
Source: TAT Newsroom
Thailand Golf Travel Mart 2024 Promotes Kingdom as World-Class Golf Destination
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) today officially opened the Thailand Golf Travel Mart (TGTM) 2024, an annual business-to-business (B2B) marketplace to promote the kingdom as a world-class golf destination. The dynamic programme is scheduled at various venues in Bangkok and its vicinity from 17-19 September. The post Thailand Golf
Published on: 2024-09-18
Source: TAT Newsroom
Source: TAT Newsroom
Fugitive Singaporean Drug Trafficking Suspect Arrested
BANGKOK, Sept 18 (TNA) – Thailand’s Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) has arrested a Singaporean national wanted for drug trafficking who had been living luxuriously in Thailand while evading arrest warrants. ONCB Secretary-General Phanurat Lakboon announced the arrest of Benny Kee Soon Chuan, a suspected key figure in
Published on: 2024-09-18
Source: Thai News Agency
Source: Pantipa Wacharath
Developing storm to bring heavy rain from Thursday
Weathermen forecast heavy rain and high waves throughout the country from Thursday to Monday, brought by the annual monsoon and a developing tropical storm due to hit Vietnam on Friday.
Published on: 2024-09-18
Source: Bangkok Post
Attorney General Orders Prosecution in Tak Bai Case
BANGKOK, Sept 18 (TNA) – Thailand’s Attorney General has ordered the prosecution of eight suspects, including vehicle controllers and drivers, in the 2004 Tak Bai incident that resulted in 78 deaths. The suspects face charges of joint murder. The case stems from an October 25, 2004 protest in Tak Bai
Published on: 2024-09-18
Source: Thai News Agency
Source: Pantipa Wacharath
Woman rescued from coils of large python
An exhausted woman was freed from the coils of a large snake that had been wrapped around her body for almost two hours, at her house in Samut Prakan on Tuesday night.  
Published on: 2024-09-18
Source: Bangkok Post
Heavy rain causes more flooding in parts of Phuket
PHUKET:  Many areas of this island province were flooded and some roads closed to traffic on Wednesday morning following persistent rain.
Published on: 2024-09-18
Source: Bangkok Post
PM picks Thaksin's loyalists as policy advisers
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has appointed a group of economic and legal experts as advisers after her administration pledged to tackle a raft of economic challenges facing the Southeast Asian nation. 
Published on: 2024-09-18
Source: Bangkok Post