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Opinion – Media constantly force-feeding the “happy family” image is problematic

Today is Mother’s Day in Thailand, and for weeks while it was approaching, I had kept seeing restaurants or brands announcing their Mother’s Day promotions all over social media. “Dine together with your mom and get a discount.” “Take your

Published 6 minutes ago

Source: Thai Enquirer

By Choltanutkun Tun-atiruj

Driver found dead in car 10 hours after wreck near Pattaya

Highway police apologized after admitting they didn’t find the body of a 68-year-old Highway 7 accident victim wasn’t found in the crushed vehicle for more than 10 hours. It’s unknown if Pattarachai Attaphon, 68, died immediately in the 7:45 a.m.

Published 11 minutes ago

Source: Pattaya Mail

By Pattaya Mail

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 1 hour ago

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

Published 1 hour ago

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 1 hour ago

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 2 hours ago

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 2 hours ago

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 2 hours ago

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 2 hours ago

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 2 hours ago

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 2 hours ago

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 2 hours ago

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 2 hours ago

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 2 hours ago

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 2 hours ago

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 2 hours ago

Source: Bangkok Post

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Starting in September 2022, anybody rich enough can have a Thai digital work permit automatically awarded by the Department of Employment. Under the 10-year Long Term Residence Visa (LTRV), high-potential foreigners including top-flight executives, serious investors, hi-tech innovators, ageing retirees

Published 9 hours ago

Source: Pattaya Mail

By Barry Kenyon

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 10 hours ago

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

Published 10 hours ago

Source: Thai PBS World

By 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 10 hours ago

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

Published 11 hours ago

Source: Bangkok Post

PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket land corruption probe going nowhere, Road improvements, Club fire deaths climb || August 11

PHUKET XTRA - August 11 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket || Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand

Published 12 hours ago

Source: The Phuket News

‘Pattaya Music Festival’ comes to Jomtien beach Fri-Sat (Aug 12-13)

The successful ‘Pattaya Music Festival’ which took over Pattaya beach last weekend is returning to Jomtien beach at the multiple purpose ground between Soi 7 and 8 this weekend Friday-Saturday (Aug 12-13), with some sections on the beach road closed

Published 12 hours ago

Source: Pattaya Mail

By Pattaya Mail

The Ambassador – India eyes increased trade, tourism with Thailand as it celebrates 75 years of independence, bilateral ties

Published 12 hours ago

Source: Thai PBS World

By Hathai Techakitteranun

UPDATE: Chon Buri police couldn’t find victim of car crash… on the back seat

UPDATE The daughter of the victim who died in the recent car accident in Chon Buri has filed a complaint against the Highway Department and its relevant officers. She says she is furious with the highway police rescue team for

Published 13 hours ago

Source: The Thaiger

By Petch Petpailin

‘Democracy Must Go On:’ Protestors have three demands for Thailand’s government

Hundreds of pro-democracy demonstrators from all over Thailand gathered at the Naga Courtyard at Thammasat University’s Rangsit campus in Pathum Thani yesterday to join a peaceful rally hosted by the student council, entitled ‘Democracy Must Go On.’ Protestors demand three

Published 13 hours ago

Source: The Thaiger

By leah

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 13 hours ago

Source: Bangkok Post

Thailand News Today | Opposition to Thailand govt hosting former Sri Lanka president

Amnesty International is urging Thailand to free all political prisoners, drop all current allegations made against activists, and return bail rights to activists who get arrested. The requests are detailed in a letter signed by 4,700 people addressed to Justice

Published 13 hours ago

Source: The Thaiger

By Thaiger Video

Bangkok OAP arrested after slapstick armed robbery of gold shop

An old-aged pensioner dramatically gasped “It’s the end of his road” after police arrested him for the armed robbery of a gold shop which was pure slapstick in the Bang Kae District of Bangkok. The 70 year old man stole

Published 13 hours ago

Source: The Thaiger

By Petch Petpailin

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

Published 14 hours ago

Source: Thai PBS World

By Hathai Techakitteranun

Phuket officials say no human trafficking cases found in island province

Thailand is notorious for its problems with human trafficking, but a Phuket government sub-committee says it has found no human trafficking cases on the island province. The sub-committee works with the Phuket Provincial Trafficking Prevention and Suppression Action Center. At

Published 14 hours ago

Source: The Thaiger

By Tara Abhasakun

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 14 hours ago

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 14 hours ago

Source: Thai News Agency

By Pantipa Wacharath

Hong Kong seizes 20 million baht of heroin hidden in Thai kickboxing pads

The Customs Office of Hong Kong proved it packs a punch when it seized 20 million baht of heroin hidden in kickboxing pads imported from Thailand and arrested a 40 year old man in the process. The government of Hong

Published 14 hours ago

Source: The Thaiger

By Petch Petpailin

Nominations for prestigious teacher’s award now open

PHUKET: The process to nominate teachers deemed worthy to receive the Princess Maha Chakri Award is now underway, officials have confirmed.

Published 15 hours ago

Source: The Phuket News

Nigerian and Vietnamese couple found dead might have been linked to drug trade

The two foreign nationals found buried in a forest in northeast Thailand last month might have been linked to the drug trade, according to national police. The couple, a 38 year old Nigerian man and a 33 year old Vietnamese

Published 15 hours ago

Source: The Thaiger

By Tara Abhasakun

Thailand workers could earn over 100,000 baht in Saudi Arabia

Workers can expect to earn monthly salaries of over 100,000 baht when Saudi Arabia opens its doors to Thailand later this year Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin made it known yesterday that Thailand has agreed to fill the skilled and semi-skilled

Published 15 hours ago

Source: The Thaiger

By Bob Scott

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 15 hours ago

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

Published 15 hours ago

Source: Thai Enquirer

By 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

Published 16 hours ago

Source: Thai PBS World

By 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 16 hours ago

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 16 hours ago

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 16 hours ago

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 16 hours ago

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 16 hours ago

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 16 hours ago

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 16 hours ago

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 16 hours ago

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 16 hours ago

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 16 hours ago

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

Published 16 hours ago

Source: Thai Enquirer

By 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 16 hours ago

Source: Thai News Agency

By Pantipa Wacharath

Mountain B victims to be compensated by Thailand govt

Families of victims of the Mountain B fire tragedy in Chon Buri last week will each receive 110,000 baht compensation from the government, the Thai Justice Minister announced. The tragedy claimed its 17th victim this morning, Lt. Cl. Palitdet Chumngern,

Published 16 hours ago

Source: The Thaiger

By Bob Scott

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

Published 16 hours ago

Source: Thai PBS World

By 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 16 hours ago

Source: Bangkok Post

ICS creates a significant phenomenon on the Thon Buri area, collaborating with famous brand partners

Press Release ICS Creates a Significant Phenomenon on the Thon Buri Area, Collaborating with Famous Brand Partners – Lotus, Hilton Garden Inn and Innovative Health and Lifestyle Center – to Empower the Potential of Prime Location Connecting ICONSIAM to be

Published 16 hours ago

Source: The Thaiger

By Thaiger

Free noodles for beach cleaners after Pattaya Music Festival mess

Music festivals are fun, but they often create heaps of trash. One Pattaya noodle vendor felt sympathy for some beach cleaners dealing with the mess from the Pattaya Music Festival this past weekend. So she decided to treat them to

Published 16 hours ago

Source: The Thaiger

By Tara Abhasakun

St. Andrews ‘complying’ with order to vacate land: Watthana District

An international school is complying with instructions to demolish a corner of its campus encroaching on public land, a district official said this morning, though it remained unclear whether the land would be returned to public use. A public works

Published 17 hours ago

Source: Coconuts Bangkok

Phuket proving successful in combating human trafficking

PHUKET: A specialist sub-committee which ensures the most robust measures to combating human trafficking in Phuket are in place and adhered to is paying dividends as no cases have so far been detected, officals say.

Published 17 hours ago

Source: The Phuket News

Bangkok governor has B42.85m in assets

Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has declared assets worth 42.85 million baht including 18.6 million baht worth of land and 10.8 million baht in deposits, according to the National Anti-Corruption Commission.

Published 17 hours ago

Source: Bangkok Post

Parliament vice president refutes allegation he took order to adjourn meeting

Vice President of Thailand’s Parliament and Senate Speaker Pornpetch Wichitcholchai, categorically refuted today (Thursday) a suggestion that he had received an order from someone to adjourn the joint sitting of... The post Parliament vice president refutes allegation he took order

Published 17 hours ago

Source: Thai PBS World

By Hathai Techakitteranun

CCSA to give thumbs up to 4am licensing in Thailand next week

The Tourism and Sports Minister yesterday revealed the department needs Centre of Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) approval before it can extend licensing hours from 2am to 4am. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn acknowledged that many people don’t want opening hours extended across the

Published 17 hours ago

Source: The Thaiger

By Petch Petpailin

Buried, murdered couple may have links to drug smugglers, say police

NAKHON RATCHASIMA: The slain Vietnamese woman and Nigerian man recently found buried in Chok Chai district were lovers, and their deaths may be linked to transnational crystal methamphetamine trafficking, according to police.

Published 17 hours ago

Source: Bangkok Post

Lots of Hong Kongers are searching for flights to Bangkok

Lots of Hong Kongers have been searching for flights to Bangkok ever since Hong Kong’s government announced fewer quarantine days on Monday. From now on, people travelling to Hong Kong will only be required to quarantine in a hotel for

Published 17 hours ago

Source: The Thaiger

By Tara Abhasakun

KEX shares dip nearly 7% as it continues to bleed for 3rd consecutive quarter hit by higher oil and competition

Shares of Kerry Express (Thailand) Public Company Limited (KEX), a leading parcel delivery service in Thailand, dipped by nearly 7% during the morning trade on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) after the company came out to report disappointing earnings

Published 17 hours ago

Source: Thai Enquirer

By Buranond Kijwatanachai

Seat belts mandatory for all seated in vehicle from Sept 5

Police will begin enforcing the new traffic law requiring everyone in a vehicle to wear a seat belt from early next month.

Published 18 hours ago

Source: Bangkok Post

Consumer confidence continues to pick up

Thailand’s consumer confidence index increased for two months in a row, thanks to the reopening of the country of the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions. The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) said on Thursday the consumer confidence index

Published 18 hours ago

Source: Thai Enquirer

By Erich Parpart

Death toll of Mountain B fire rises to 17

Another person injured in the Mountain B fire has died in hospital this morning, raising the total death toll of the tragedy to 17. The blaze which swept through the nightclub in Sattahip district, Chon Buri province, happened a week

Published 18 hours ago

Source: The Thaiger

By leah

Bangkok No.1 in Asia-Pacific for MICE destinations

A report by a consulting firm in international conferences ranked Bangkok as the No.1 place in the Asia-Pacific region for its power to leverage its knowledge leaders in international associations to attract international conventions. Australia-based GainingEdge released its latest report on “Leveraging Intellectual

Published 19 hours ago

Source: The Thaiger

By Bob Scott

Covid-19 “hospitel” isolation in Thailand to end September 1

One option for Covid-19 patients with no or mild symptoms in Thailand is to check into a hotel designated for Covid-19 isolation, known as a “hospitel”, but not for much longer. The remaining “hospitels” are set to change back to

Published 19 hours ago

Source: The Thaiger

By leah

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