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Quote of the day | Aug 10, 2022
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha speaks of Sri Lanka's ousted president Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who is expected to arrive in Thailand on Thursday.
Published on: 2022-08-12
Source: Bangkok Post
Amendment to election bill given one more chance
Parliament president Chuan Leekpai has called a special joint meeting of MPs and senators to be held on Monday, the last chance for lawmakers to review the amendment of an election bill that supports the use of the number 500 in calculating party-list seats.
Published on: 2022-08-12
Source: Bangkok Post
Top trio aims to bow out 'together'
Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon and Interior Minister Anupong Paojinda will bow out with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha if the Constitutional Court rules his eight-year term is over, forcing Gen Prayut's abrupt departure, Gen Anupong said.
Published on: 2022-08-12
Source: Bangkok Post
Seames faces ableism claim
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is urging the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Secretariat (Seames) to compensate a job applicant who was denied a position due to his disability.
Published on: 2022-08-12
Source: Bangkok Post
Governor declares B43m in assets
Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has declared assets worth 42.85 million baht, according to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).
Published on: 2022-08-12
Source: Bangkok Post
Mountain B death toll rises to 17
The death toll from last week's blaze at Mountain B pub in Chon Buri province rose to 17 yesterday after a navy squadron leader succumbed to his injuries.
Published on: 2022-08-12
Source: Bangkok Post
Most of nation 'will get Covid by year's end'
It should take about three years from the emergence of Covid-19 for it to infect most of Thailand's population, a virologist said yesterday citing past surveillance of the virus.
Published on: 2022-08-12
Source: Bangkok Post
SPRC details oil spill payouts
Star Petroleum Refining Plc (SPRC) has reportedly paid about 90% of due compensation, worth 299 million baht, for two crude oil leaks in Rayong at the start of the year.
Published on: 2022-08-12
Source: Bangkok Post
Anutin lauds NVI, backs Siam Bioscience
The Minister of Public Health has applauded the National Vaccine Institute (NVI) for its efforts in combatting Covid-19 while also defending Siam Bioscience's role.
Published on: 2022-08-12
Source: Bangkok Post
Zoning map to shape city development
Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has instructed relevant agencies to review the capital's 2024 zoning map, in a bid to promote development in the outskirts of the city.
Published on: 2022-08-12
Source: Bangkok Post
Search to be 'stepped up'
Authorities are stepping up efforts to locate and bring back Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya, to face punishment, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said yesterday.
Published on: 2022-08-12
Source: Bangkok Post
Director charged as script gets weirder
Police have decided to press charges against film director and fight choreographer Ramai "Danny" Moriphan, who was repatriated from Myanmar on Tuesday.
Published on: 2022-08-12
Source: Bangkok Post
Top trio aims to bow out 'together'
Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon and Interior Minister Anupong Paojinda will bow out with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha if the Constitutional Court rules his eight-year term is over, forcing Gen Prayut's abrupt departure, Gen Anupong said.
Published on: 2022-08-12
Source: Bangkok Post
Govt moves to tame fuel crisis
The government will roll out a set of measures to ease the economic impact of the global fuel crisis caused by the Russia-Ukraine war, said Krisada Chinavicharana, permanent secretary of the Finance Ministry.
Published on: 2022-08-12
Source: Bangkok Post
Ousted Sri Lankan president arrives in Thailand
Former Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who fled his country a month ago, arrived in Bangkok on Thursday evening for what the Thai government says will be a temporary stay.
Published on: 2022-08-11
Source: Bangkok Post
Sri Lanka’s ousted president arrives in Thailand for temporary stay
Former Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrived in Thailand on Thursday,  as he seeks temporary shelter in a second Southeast Asian country after fleeing his island nation last month amid mass protests. Rajapaksa arrived at Bangkok’s Don Mueang... The post Sri Lanka's ousted president arrives in Thailand for temporary stay first appeared on Thai PBS World : The
Published on: 2022-08-11
Source: Thai PBS World
Source: Hathai Techakitteranun
Prawit's birthday cake leaves a bad taste
Palang Pracharath members abruptly ordered a new birthday cake for party leader Prawit Wongsuwon on Thursday after the original drew scathing reviews for bad taste on social media.
Published on: 2022-08-11
Source: Bangkok Post
Daughter not convinced father died at crash scene
The daughter of a man whose dead body was found in his car almost 12 hours after a crash in Chon Buri has filed a complaint against police and rescuers, saying she did not believe he died instantly at the scene.
Published on: 2022-08-11
Source: Bangkok Post
The Ambassador – India eyes increased trade, tourism with Thailand as it celebrates 75 years of independence, bilateral ties
Published on: 2022-08-11
Source: Thai PBS World
Source: Hathai Techakitteranun
Foreigner in hot water for TikTok fishing video
Authorities are searching for a foreign man after a TikTok video of him illegally catching parrotfish off Koh Phi Phi Leh in Krabi provoked outraged reaction.
Published on: 2022-08-11
Source: Bangkok Post
Tourism ministry to propose zoning for night spots to operate up to 4am
The Ministry of Tourism and Sports will propose to the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) next month the setting up of zones, in which pubs and bars would be... The post Tourism ministry to propose zoning for night spots to operate up to 4am first appeared on Thai PBS
Published on: 2022-08-11
Source: Thai PBS World
Source: Hathai Techakitteranun
Fake test kits, medical products seized
Fake Covid-19 antigen test kits and other medical gear, worth about 2 million baht, were seized during police-led raids in Nakhon Pathom and Nonthaburi provinces on Thursday.
Published on: 2022-08-11
Source: Bangkok Post
Flood Repeats in Phichit’s Thap Khlo District
Flooding recurred in Thap Khlo district of Phichit while a runoff resulting from Storm Mulan hit Prachantakham district of Prachin Buri late last night.
Published on: 2022-08-11
Source: Thai News Agency
Source: Pantipa Wacharath
Public Health Ministry to Consider Ending Hotel and Hospitel Isolation Measures
BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Public Health will consider ending hospitel and hotel isolation in September as the Covid-19 situation gradually improves in Thailand.Dr. Thares Krasanairawiwong, direc
Published on: 2022-08-11
Source: National News Bureau Of Thailand
House speaker and whips agreed to another meeting on the list-MP calculation method on August 15
Lawmakers will meet to discuss a draft bill to change the calculation method for party-list MPs for the last time before the bill expired on August 15, a representative of House Speaker Chuan Leekpai said on Thursday. “The three whips agreed for a meeting on August 15 from 9 am
Published on: 2022-08-11
Source: Thai Enquirer
Source: Erich Parpart
Thailand’s hotel-based COVID-19 isolation facilities to be phased out from September
Beginning September 1st, all hotel-based COVID-19 isolation services will be phased out and private and state hospitals will get direct access to supplies of antiviral medication, as the country is... The post Thailand’s hotel-based COVID-19 isolation facilities to be phased out from September first appeared on Thai PBS World :
Published on: 2022-08-11
Source: Thai PBS World
Source: Hathai Techakitteranun
Labor Ministry Reveals Wage Hike Could Begin in October
BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Labor is pushing a proposal to raise the daily minimum wage by 5-8% in October, as opposed to early next year as originally planned.Labor Minister Suchart Chomklin said
Published on: 2022-08-11
Source: National News Bureau Of Thailand
Court Dismisses Petition to Halt Orange Line Project Bidding
BANGKOK (NNT) - The Central Administrative Court has denied a request by the Bangkok Mass Transit System Plc (BTSC) to halt the current round of bidding for jointly investing in the Orange Line’s west
Published on: 2022-08-11
Source: National News Bureau Of Thailand
Government Remains Vigilant Ahead of COVID Status Downgrade
BANGKOK (NNT) - The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has indicated that it will remain vigilant in monitoring COVID mutations, even as the status of COVID-19 is set to be downgraded on October 1.DD
Published on: 2022-08-11
Source: National News Bureau Of Thailand
Higher Fuel Tariffs Postponed to Next Month
BANGKOK (NNT) - The government will postpone a fuel tariff increase scheduled for August as officials look for additional ways to relieve financial burdens on consumers.According to Government Spokesp
Published on: 2022-08-11
Source: National News Bureau Of Thailand
BOT Hikes Rate to Curb Inflation
BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bank of Thailand (BoT) hiked its key interest rate for the first time in nearly four years on Wednesday (August 10), increasing it by a quarter percent to combat growing inflation
Published on: 2022-08-11
Source: National News Bureau Of Thailand
TCC Opposes Pricey Fares for Green Line Extension
BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thailand Consumers Council (TCC) said it disagreed with the recent decision by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to start collecting variable fares beginning at 14 baht
Published on: 2022-08-11
Source: National News Bureau Of Thailand
Thailand Reaffirms Close Cooperation with US Govt
BANGKOK (NNT) - Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has informed the US Charg? d’Affaires, Michael Heath, that the Thai government will support and collaborate with the incoming US envoy to improve b
Published on: 2022-08-11
Source: National News Bureau Of Thailand
ASEAN Holds Talks on Post-Pandemic Recovery
BANGKOK (NNT) -Thailand has proposed a series of measures to improve bilateral and multilateral ties at the ASEAN Post Ministerial Conferences (PMC) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, to seek cooperation with d
Published on: 2022-08-11
Source: National News Bureau Of Thailand
SET joins forces with Bloomberg to set up “SET Fin Lab”
BANGKOK (NNT) - The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) together with Bloomberg, the world’s leading financial data provider, has  established "SET Fin Lab" at SET’s Maruay Library, as a world-class fina
Published on: 2022-08-11
Source: National News Bureau Of Thailand
Asia Era One, Along with SRTET, Join Forces with the Public Sector and Disabilities Network to Pilot the “Collaborative Learning Towards a More Accessible Service in Transportation Project”
Conduct training on correct basic service for passengers of all types of disabilities to staff, empowering Airport Rail Link’s service to every group of people in society, ready to drive equal accessi
Published on: 2022-08-11
Source: National News Bureau Of Thailand
BCP reports profit surge of nearly 200%, sees margins recovering as government allows flexibility on diesel prices
Bangchak Corporation Plc (BCP), one of the leading oil refining and retailing firms in Thailand, reported a sharp increase in its second quarter profits of nearly 200% increase year-on-year. BCP, the country’s second-largest retailer of gasoline to consumers, which has spread its operations into upstream petroleum exploration and production in
Published on: 2022-08-11
Source: Thai Enquirer
Source: Thanaphum Charoensombatpanich
Factory, House with Fake ATKs Raided
Police from the Consumer Protection Police Division raided a factory and a house where fake antigen test kits were packed for online sales since April.
Published on: 2022-08-11
Source: Thai News Agency
Source: Pantipa Wacharath
Death toll in Chon Buri pub fire rises to 17
Another 2 deaths, resulting from the fire at the Mountain B pub in Chon Buri province last Friday, have been confirmed yesterday and today (Thursday), bringing the toll to 17.... The post Death toll in Chon Buri pub fire rises to 17 first appeared on Thai PBS World : The
Published on: 2022-08-11
Source: Thai PBS World
Source: Hathai Techakitteranun
Inferno pub death toll rises
The death toll from the fire at Moutain B pub in Chon Buri province rose by one, to 17, on Thursday.
Published on: 2022-08-11
Source: Bangkok Post

 

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