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Active shooter near Kentucky highway, reports of 'numerous persons' shot
Published: September 8, 2024 00:02
Kentucky police reported an "active shooter situation" on Saturday evening near Interstate-75 in London, Kentucky, where "numerous persons" have been shot in traffic.
North Korean leader emphasises importance of strengthening naval power
Published: September 8, 2024 00:00
SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un emphasised the importance of strengthening naval power during a tour of a naval base construction site, state media KCNA reported on Sunday.
Ministry to tackle Chinese goods influx
https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/2861446/ministry-to-tackle-chinese-goods-influx
Published: September 7, 2024 23:33
The Commerce Ministry has vowed to tackle the issue of Chinese products flooding into Thailand, Minister Pichai Naripthaphan said.
11 provinces face floods as RID mitigates Yagi risks in North
Published: September 7, 2024 23:17
The Royal Irrigation Department (RID) warned 11 provinces in the Central region about the increasing water discharge rate from the Chao Phraya Dam, a move that aims to mitigate the effects of super typhoon Yagi.
Prawit still wielding 'influence'
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/2861286/prawit-still-wielding-influence
Published: September 7, 2024 23:02
Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader Prawit Wongsuwon continues to wield significant influence, despite both him and his party being excluded from the new coalition government, say political observers.
PM vows to serve full three-year term
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/2861276/pm-vows-to-serve-full-three-year-term
Published: September 7, 2024 22:08
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has vowed to serve her full three-year term in office and has established a team to handle any legal complaints brought against her.
China to US: Huge market an opportunity, not a threat
Published: September 7, 2024 14:55
SHANGHAI - A modern China with a huge population is an opportunity, not a threat, for the United States, a senior Chinese official told his American counterpart during trade discussions on Saturday.
Thousands protest in France against new PM
https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/2861238/thousands-protest-in-france-against-new-pm
Published: September 7, 2024 14:45
PARIS - Thousands of people took to the streets across France on Saturday to protest against President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to appoint centre-right Michel Barnier as prime minister, with left-wing parties accusing him of stealing the legislative…
Super Typhoon Yagi hits Vietnam after killing two in China
https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/2861137/super-typhoon-yagi-hits-vietnam-after-killing-two-in-china
Published: September 7, 2024 14:08
HANOI - Asia’s most powerful storm this year made landfall in northern Vietnam on Saturday, killing at least four people after tearing through the Chinese island of Hainan and the Philippines.
Measles jab drive launched in South
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2861228/measles-jab-drive-launched-in-south
Published: September 7, 2024 14:01
Health authorities have launched an intensive vaccination campaign following the deaths of five people in the latest outbreak of measles in Thailand’s three southernmost provinces.
Saysunee makes history with Paralympics fencing treble
https://www.bangkokpost.com/sports/2861203/saysunee-makes-history-with-paralympics-fencing-treble
Published: September 7, 2024 13:44
Saysunee Jana of Thailand has made Paralympics history at the 2024 Paralympics in France as the first female wheelchair fencer to win three gold medals.
Fake doctor exposed after 20 years
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2861208/fake-doctor-exposed-after-20-years
Published: September 7, 2024 13:23
A 55-year-old former navy officer has been arrested in Bangkok on charges of practising medicine for 20 years without a medical licence.
Six drug smugglers killed in clash with soldiers
Published: September 7, 2024 13:07
CHIANG MAI - Six suspected drug smugglers were killed in a clash with an army patrol, which later seized about 1.3 million speed pills near the country’s northern border in Mae Ai district late Friday night.
Businesses cash in on flap over army mess trays
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2861187/businesses-cash-in-on-flap-over-army-mess-trays
Published: September 7, 2024 12:14
Two popular kitchenware brands have announced promotions offering stainless steel meal trays made from high-quality materials comparable to Royal Thai Army specifications, but at prices around 30% lower.
Belgian tourist’s body found in Mae Hong Son creek
Published: September 7, 2024 10:00
A Belgian tourist who went missing in Pai district of Mae Hong Son province was found dead on Saturday, apparently having drowned in a local stream.
250kg of crystal meth seized in Surat Thani
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2861166/250kg-of-crystal-meth-seized-in-surat-thani
Published: September 7, 2024 09:33
SURAT THANI: Four drug couriers have been arrested and 250 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine seized from a container truck during a police search in Tha Chang district of this southern province.
Troubled Boeing Starliner returns to Earth
https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/2861172/troubled-boeing-starliner-returns-to-earth
Published: September 7, 2024 09:17
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft landed uncrewed in a New Mexico desert late Friday, capping a three-month test mission hobbled by technical issues that forced the astronauts it had flown to the International Space Station to remain there until next year.
CPF files libel suit against critic
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2861161/cpf-files-libel-suit-against-critic
Published: September 7, 2024 08:33
The secretary-general of the BioThai Foundation is facing libel charges in connection with statements he made about Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) and the spread of invasive blackchin tilapia fish in multiple provinces.
‘Chinese spy mayor’ faces grilling in Philippines
https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/2861152/chinese-spy-mayor-faces-grilling-in-philippines
Published: September 7, 2024 07:41
A Philippine court has allowed a former small-town mayor to attend a Senate hearing on Monday about her alleged illegal activities linked to online casinos serving Chinese bettors, days after she was arrested in Indonesia.
PM Paetongtarn sets four key issues for cabinet ministers
Published: September 7, 2024 06:47
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra outlined four priorities for her cabinet ministers during a special meeting on Saturday. The meeting marked her first official statement following the cabinet's oath-taking before His Majesty the King on Friday.
Super Typhoon Yagi sets sight on Vietnam, two reported dead in China's Hainan
Published: September 7, 2024 06:08
BEIJING - Super Typhoon Yagi, Asia's most powerful storm this year, churned towards the northern coast of Vietnam on Saturday after tearing through China's southern island province of Hainan and leaving two people reported dead.
Seven injured on Singapore Airlines’ Scoot flight to China
Published: September 7, 2024 04:34
SINGAPORE - Seven people were injured, with one hospitalised after a plane operated by Singapore Airlines Ltd's budget carrier Scoot encountered turbulence during a flight from the city state to Guangzhou in China on Friday, the Straits Times reported on…
Man plotted to kill Jews on Oct 7 anniversary
Published: September 7, 2024 04:11
WASHINGTON — A Pakistani citizen was arrested in Quebec this week and accused of plotting to kill "as many Jewish civilians as possible" in New York City on or near the first anniversary of the Oct 7 Hamas attacks on Israelis, according to a Justice…
Singapore to build mega airport terminal
Published: September 7, 2024 03:21
Singapore will start construction of a new mega terminal at its Changi Airport in the first half of next year, aiming to lift the aviation hub's annual passenger handling capacity by another 50 million, the Straits Times reported, citing Prime Minister…
Thai hair artist honours Paralympic champion with creative tribute
Published: September 7, 2024 02:28
Mitree Chitinunda, a radiologic technologist at the Faculty of Dentistry at Chulalongkorn University, has gained recognition for his creative hair designs during various festivals and in honour of individuals who have brought fame to Thailand. Recently, he…
Ex-culture chief faces probe
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2860978/ex-culture-chief-faces-probe
Published: September 6, 2024 23:35
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has indicted a former permanent secretary of the Ministry of Culture and more than 20 other individuals on suspicion of helping a firm win a 485-million-baht contract to supply ceremonial materials for royally…
AoT aiming high with airport plans
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2860868/aot-aiming-high-with-airport-plans
Published: September 6, 2024 23:11
Airports of Thailand (AoT) has outlined an expansion of its six international airports to manage 210 million passengers by 2032.
Senate eyes one-day budget bill wrap-up
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/2860933/senate-eyes-one-day-budget-bill-wrap-up
Published: September 6, 2024 23:01
The Upper House looks set to conduct all three readings of the 3.75-trillion-baht budget bill for the 2025 fiscal year on Monday, with the bill's approval potentially due the same day, Deputy Senate Speaker Gen Kriangkrai Srirak said on Friday.
Ministry shuts down six Burmese language schools
Published: September 6, 2024 22:48
The Education Ministry has ordered local authorities to investigate if there are Burmese language learning centres operating illegally in their provinces after it found six such centres in Surat Thani and ordered their closure.
Ex-banker sounds the alarm on Nan
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2861038/ex-banker-sounds-the-alarm-on-nan
Published: September 6, 2024 22:36
The northern province of Nan is home to one of the country's key watershed forests, the source of several major waterways, including the Chao Phraya River. This forest area was declared a first-grade national forest in the 1960s.
Senator raises hackles with call to curb social media
Published: September 6, 2024 22:25
Senator Keskamol Pleansamai has caused a stir by proposing that a regulatory body be established to monitor social media content and that legal action be taken against those responsible for any harmful or illegal content.
Medal streak continues with four more
https://www.bangkokpost.com/sports/2860888/medal-streak-continues-with-four-more
Published: September 6, 2024 22:18
Wheelchair racer Pongsakorn Paeyo claimed his third medal of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games while powerlifter Kamolpan Kraratpet took a maiden medal in the sport for Thailand on Thursday night.
IRPC hospital study to finish soon
https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/2861013/irpc-hospital-study-to-finish-soon
Published: September 6, 2024 22:04
IRPC Plc, the petrochemical arm of oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc, plans to finish soon a joint study on construction of a new hospital in Rayong as it ventures into the healthcare business to serve workers and the elderly.
Thais take pride in local brands
https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/2860963/thais-take-pride-in-local-brands
Published: September 6, 2024 21:45
The majority of Thais are willing to pay more to support local brands, as more than 90% feel proud seeing Thai brands in the international market, according to a survey by VML Thailand, a marketing and communications agency.
Weak US jobs report all but ensures rate cut
https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/2860836/weak-us-jobs-report-all-but-ensures-rate-cut
Published: September 6, 2024 15:23
WASHINGTON - US Federal Reserve policymakers got a green light to start a round of interest rate cuts this month after a government report on Friday showed employers added far fewer workers than economists had expected in August and July.
Four Vietnamese airports to close as Typhoon Yagi nears
https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/2860523/four-vietnamese-airports-to-close-as-typhoon-yagi-nears
Published: September 6, 2024 14:57
Vietnamese authorities are preparing to suspend operations at four northern airports, including Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, for parts of Saturday as the nation braces for storm Yagi, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).
Law to tax income from overseas in the works
https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/2860812/law-to-tax-income-from-overseas-in-the-works
Published: September 6, 2024 14:41
The Thai Revenue Department is drafting a law to tax the income of individuals residing in Thailand that originates from overseas.
Tourism minister urged to brace for the worst
https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/2860806/tourism-minister-urged-to-brace-for-the-worst
Published: September 6, 2024 14:14
Tourism operators have warned the new tourism minister to brace for a nosedive in the global economy and fiercer competition next year, urging the government to start planning for the worst-case scenario from this year.
Thai shrimp removed from US forced labour list
https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/2860822/thai-shrimp-removed-from-us-forced-labour-list
Published: September 6, 2024 14:07
The US government has removed Thai shrimp from its lists of products suspected of being produced by forced or child labour, according to Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.
Safety at risk as pilots ‘buy promotions’
https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/2860798/safety-at-risk-as-pilots-buy-promotions
Published: September 6, 2024 13:58
The Thai Pilots Association is urging the new government to crack down on airlines in Thailand that make pilots pay a large sum of money for a job or promotion, as it leads to unfair recruitment and might be harmful to public safety.
B21 million approved for mpox vaccines
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2860827/b21-million-approved-for-mpox-vaccines
Published: September 6, 2024 13:30
The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has allocated a budget of 21 million baht to purchase 3,000 doses of mpox vaccine.
Indian man wanted for murder arrested in Bangkok
Published: September 6, 2024 13:08
An Indian man accused of a string of crimes in his country, including murder and abduction, has been arrested in Phra Nakhon district of Bangkok.
PM, ministers take oath of office before king
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/2860796/pm-ministers-take-oath-of-office-before-king
Published: September 6, 2024 12:54
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and other cabinet members took the oath of office before His Majesty the King on Friday in another step towards completion of the process to administer the country.
Man killed while ‘stealing' electric cables
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2860813/man-killed-while-stealing-electric-cables
Published: September 6, 2024 12:36
The body of an unidentified man has been found in a service space underneath a skywalk in Bangkok’s Sathon district.
What to expect from the iPhone 16 launch
https://www.bangkokpost.com/life/tech/2860778/what-to-expect-from-the-iphone-16-launch
Published: September 6, 2024 11:32
Apple Inc’s most important event of the year will take place on Monday, when the company will roll out its latest iPhones and set the stage for a new artificial intelligence platform.
Japan Airlines expects no flight cancellations from A350 inspections
Published: September 6, 2024 10:25
SEOUL: Japan Airlines does not expect flight cancellations or delays as a result of inspections ordered by Europe's air safety regulator on engines of Airbus A350-1000 jets, it said on Friday.
Illegal Canadian masseur arrested on Koh Phangan
Published: September 6, 2024 10:05
SURAT THANI - A Canadian man who provided massage therapy services on Koh Phangan has been arrested for working in an occupation reserved for Thai nationals.
China's Tibetan Buddhists urged to obey reincarnation rules
Published: September 6, 2024 08:20
Senior Buddhist figures in China have emphasised the importance of government approval in the recognition of reincarnated Tibetan religious leaders, at a meeting this week less than a year before the Dalai Lama is expected to announce his succession plan.
Snapchat owner sued by New Mexico over failure to protect children from sexual exploitation
Published: September 6, 2024 08:12
New Mexico said on Thursday it filed a lawsuit against Snapchat owner Snap Inc alleging that the messaging app's policies and design features facilitate the sharing of child sexual exploitation material.
Vietnam's export, industrial production growth slows in August
Published: September 6, 2024 07:19
HANOI: Growth in key economic indicators for Vietnam's trade-driven economy moderated in August, government data showed on Friday, but remained at robust levels as a stronger global electronics cycle supported activity.
Bhumjaithai ministers test positive for Covid
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/2860633/bhumjaithai-ministers-test-positive-for-covid
Published: September 6, 2024 06:57
Two cabinet ministers from the Bhumjaithai Party will miss their oath of office before His Majesty the King on Friday due to positive Covid-19 test results.
Gen Prawit re-elected as Palang Pracharath leader
Published: September 6, 2024 06:19
Gen Prawit Wongsuwon has made a comeback as the leader of the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), just hours after stepping down to allow for the election of a new executive board on Friday morning.
Kenya school blaze kills 17 students
https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/2860626/kenya-school-blaze-kills-17-students
Published: September 6, 2024 06:10
NAIROBI  - A fire in a school in central Kenya has killed 17 students, a police spokeswoman said on Friday, following media reports that they had been burnt beyond recognition.
World has hottest ever summer with Mediterranean hard hit
https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/2860611/world-has-hottest-ever-summer-with-mediterranean-hard-hit
Published: September 6, 2024 05:20
LONDON - This summer was the hottest ever in the Northern Hemisphere, putting the Earth on track for another record-breaking year.
China seeks medical tourism boost, but lags behind neighbours like Thailand
Published: September 6, 2024 04:34
HONG KONG - When considering where in the world to go under the knife for non-essential surgery, or life-saving operations, would-be medical tourists frequently look to nations that have carved out a reputation for their expertise and affordability.
Parliament approves B3.75tn budget as Paetongtarn takes power
Published: September 6, 2024 03:50
The House of Representatives has passed a 3.75 trillion baht budget for the fiscal year starting October, which will allow newly-appointed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to lift state spending to accelerate a nascent economic recovery.
China jails Taiwanese activist for nine years
Published: September 6, 2024 03:20
BEIJING - China handed a nine-year prison term to a Taiwanese political activist convicted of "separatism," a rare sentence that prompted Taiwan to warn its people about the dangers of travelling across the strait.
Super Typhoon Yagi slams southern China, shutting schools and cancelling flights
Published: September 6, 2024 03:14
HONG KONG: Powerful gales and heavy rain from Super Typhoon Yagi drenched southern China on Friday, with schools shut for a second day and flights cancelled as one of the strongest storms to hit Asia this year headed for landfall along Hainan's tropical…
Hanoi's Noi Bai airport, three others to close on Saturday due to Typhoon Yagi
Published: September 6, 2024 02:57
HANOI: Vietnam's civil aviation authority (CAAV) said Hanoi international airport and three others in the north will be shut on Saturday due to the potential impact of Typhoon Yagi, which is expected to make landfall in Vietnam late on Friday.
Thai EV sales to miss target as banks curb loans on debt risk
Published: September 6, 2024 01:58
Thailand’s electric vehicle sales are set to miss target this year as lenders turn more cautious in sanctioning new auto loans with the nation’s household debt hovering near a record, according to an industry group.
True, Intel turn to AI to transform healthcare
https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/2860336/true-intel-turn-to-ai-to-transform-healthcare
Published: September 5, 2024 23:25
True Corporation has partnered with global technology company Intel to transform Thailand's healthcare industry using artificial intelligence (AI).
Digital sentiment declines amid political concerns
Published: September 5, 2024 23:05
The Digital Industry Sentiment Index in the second quarter declined to 52.4, from 54.1 in the previous quarter, which was attributed to people's weaker purchasing power and the delay in state budget disbursement.
New airport facility aims to create regional logistics hub
Published: September 5, 2024 22:45
Airports of Thailand Ground Aviation Services (AOTGA) expects its newly opened Multimodal Transportation Centre at Suvarnabhumi Airport to help make Thailand a regional logistics hub, facilitating goods transportation among CLMV countries.
Production firms eye streaming platforms
https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/2860281/production-firms-eye-streaming-platforms
Published: September 5, 2024 22:42
Thai production companies view streaming platforms as a new slice of the pie as traditional TV ad spending declines.
Inflation inches up 0.35% in August
https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/2860441/inflation-inches-up-0-35-in-august
Published: September 5, 2024 22:32
Inflation increased by 0.35% in August, driven by rising prices of fresh vegetables and fruit as a result of production areas damaged by floods.
Govt moves forward with casino complex plan
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2860271/govt-moves-forward-with-casino-complex-plan
Published: September 5, 2024 22:26
The government will proceed with plans for a mega entertainment complex in Thailand that would include casinos, Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat said on Thursday.
'Yagi' set to bring heavy rain, gusts
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2860216/yagi-set-to-bring-heavy-rain-gusts
Published: September 5, 2024 22:15
Super Typhoon Yagi is expected bring torrential rain and gusty winds to the North and upper Northeast over the weekend, according to the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD).
Government policies favour big business, say critics
Published: September 5, 2024 14:34
The economic policies of the Pheu Thai-led government favour big corporations over the interests of the general public, a Bangkok forum was told on Thursday.
European regulator orders Airbus A350 checks
https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/2860167/european-regulator-orders-airbus-a350-checks
Published: September 5, 2024 14:22
At least part of the Airbus A350 fleet will be inspected as a precautionary measure, Europe’s aviation safety regulator said on Thursday, after an engine part failed during the flight of a Cathay Pacific A350-1000 passenger plane.
B300 billion in state spending seen as a tonic
https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/2860133/b300-billion-in-state-spending-seen-as-a-tonic
Published: September 5, 2024 13:44
The Ministry of Finance expects more than 300 billion baht in government funds will be injected into the economy during the final quarter this year, pushing GDP growth to the anticipated range of 2.7% to 3%.
Foreign e-commerce firms told to open Thai offices
Published: September 5, 2024 13:32
Foreign e-commerce operators will be required to set up registered offices in Thailand under the digital platform service law, according to the Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA).
Pattaya approves monorail plan
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2860151/pattaya-approves-monorail-plan
Published: September 5, 2024 13:12
Pattaya City Has has approved the plan to build an 11-kilometre monorail line that will run from the Thap Phraya intersection on the city’s west side to Nong Mai Kaen in the east.
Russian’s ‘murder’ might have been suicide, say Phuket police
Published: September 5, 2024 13:07
PHUKET: Police investigators who initially thought they had a murder on their hands now say a Russian man found dead in a ditch at Karon beach might have committed suicide.
Doctor to appeal after court sides with Swiss national
Published: September 5, 2024 11:56
PHUKET: A doctor who claimed to have been kicked by a Swiss man while she was sitting on the steps near his property on Yamu Beach in February vowed to appeal after the Phuket Kwaeng Court acquitted her assault case earlier this week.
Thamanat group parting ways with Palang Pracharath
Published: September 5, 2024 11:03
Thamanat Prompow has stepped down as secretary-general of the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) and five other members of his group have quit as party executives as their estrangement from the party deepens.
Govt 'committed' to minimum pay hike
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/2860111/govt-committed-to-minimum-pay-hike
Published: September 5, 2024 10:54
The Pheu Thai Party-led government's labour policy, particularly the proposal to raise the daily minimum wage to 400 baht nationwide, remains unchanged, according to Caretaker Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.
Organ donor status on licences updated
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2860097/organ-donor-status-on-licences-updated
Published: September 5, 2024 10:37
The Department of Land Transport (DLT) is updating driver’s licences so that they clearly state whether the holder is an organ donor.
Appeal court tosses case against anti-Prayut protester
Published: September 5, 2024 10:22
An appeal court has dismissed a case against a Ratchaburi woman who was roughed up by police and security officers during a visit to the province by then-prime minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Suspect in diamond necklace theft nabbed at airport
Published: September 5, 2024 08:57
A Philippine man accused of stealing a 250,000-baht diamond necklace in Bangkok and then fleeing the country has been arrested at Suvarnabhumi airport on his return, five months after the crime.
Google limits on access to Android Auto may breach EU rules
Published: September 5, 2024 08:54
BRUSSELS - An adviser to Europe's top court on Thursday sided with Italy's antitrust authority, saying Alphabet unit Google's refusal to allow an e-mobility application developed by Enel access to its Android Auto platform may breach competition rules.
PM promises policy continuity, but handout will change
Published: September 5, 2024 08:35
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra says her first policy statement next week will echo that of her predecessor Srettha Thavisin, except for some details of the digital wallet handout programme.
Thai stocks and baht jump on cabinet news
https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/2860057/thai-stocks-and-baht-jump-on-cabinet-news
Published: September 5, 2024 08:07
Thai stocks climbed by the most since March last year, with the baht also rallying on optimism over policy continuity after the formation of the new government.
Hua Hin police officers transferred after killing
Published: September 5, 2024 07:27
Five senior police officers have been transferred two weeks after the fatal shooting of a soldier in an illegally operated nightspot just 500 metres from the police station in the resort town in Prachuap Khiri Khan.
What are airlines doing in response to Cathay Pacific's Airbus A350 engine failure
Published: September 5, 2024 05:56
Several airlines are carrying out precautionary inspections on their Airbus A350 fleets after Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific found 15 planes that needed fuel line repairs following the in-flight failure of an engine part on Monday.
Illegal job seekers caught en route to Malaysia
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2859997/illegal-job-seekers-caught-en-route-to-malaysia
Published: September 5, 2024 05:03
SONGKHLA: Fifteen illegal migrants from Myanmar hoping to get jobs in Malaysia and a Thai driver were arrested in Rattaphum district of this southern border province on Thursday.
Thailand to move ahead with casinos plan, official says
Published: September 5, 2024 04:56
The government will move ahead with plans for a mega entertainment complex that would house casinos in Thailand, Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat said on Thursday.
Illegal Austrian tour guide arrested on Koh Phangan
Published: September 5, 2024 04:34
SURAT THANI - An Austrian man has been arrested for allegedly working as a tour guide on Koh Phangan in this southern province.
Migrants injured in northern Mexico train derailment
https://www.bangkokpost.com/video/world/2859976/migrants-injured-in-northern-mexico-train-derailment
Published: September 5, 2024 04:09
A freight train derailed on Tuesday night (September 3) in the northern Mexican border city of Ciudad Juarez, injuring at least 10 migrants and leaving one child missing, local authorities said on Wednesday (September 4). - REUTERS
Inflation up in August, below forecast
Published: September 5, 2024 04:00
Thailand's annual headline inflation rate slowed in August, as food prices rose and energy prices fell, the Commerce Ministry said on Thursday, and remained below the Bank of Thailand's (BoT) target range of 1% to 3%.
Chinese offshore gambling workers to lose Philippine visas as industry folds
Published: September 5, 2024 03:28
Tens of thousands of Chinese citizens in the Philippines to help run offshore gambling services stand to lose their work visas by mid-October, as the Southeast Asian country looks to uproot the industry by year's end under growing scrutiny from both…
Malaysia PM Anwar praises Putin, pledges to deepen Russia ties
Published: September 5, 2024 03:03
MOSCOW - Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim praised President Vladimir Putin for steering Russia's development and pledged to deepen ties, saying there was "enormous potential" to enhance regional trade relations already focused on semiconductors.
Gunman, 14, kills four in US high school shooting
https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/2859933/four-dead-in-georgia-high-school-shooting-officials-say
Published: September 5, 2024 02:52
WINDER — A 14-year-old student rampaged through the hallways of his Georgia high school Wednesday, killing two students and two teachers before giving up his gun and surrendering, according to authorities.
Typhoon Yagi to affect North, Northeast
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2859923/typhoon-yagi-to-affect-north-northeast
Published: September 5, 2024 02:19
Weathermen warn of heavy downpours in the North and Northeast this weekend as Typhoon Yagi is expected to reach upper Vietnam on Friday or Saturday.
Revive dam plan, says Jakawal
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2859576/revive-dam-plan-says-jakawal
Published: September 5, 2024 01:06
Jakawal Chaiwiratnukul, a Pheu Thai Party MP for Sukhothai, on Wednesday proposed reviving the plan to build the Kaeng Suea Ten Dam in Phrae, citing Sukhothai's inadequate watergates. The proposal is opposed by locals in Phrae.
Suriya sets Rama II deadline
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2859736/suriya-sets-rama-ii-deadline
Published: September 4, 2024 23:36
Caretaker Transport Minister Suriya Juengrungreangkit has set a deadline for three ongoing construction projects on Rama II Road to be fully launched by June next year.
Content creator market set for growth
https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/2859841/content-creator-market-set-for-growth
Published: September 4, 2024 23:03
Tellscore Co Ltd, a Thai influencer marketing platform, values the local content creator market at 45 billion baht this year, up by 25-30% year-on-year, with surges in news, science, education and family content.
Sugar production ample despite effects of drought
Published: September 4, 2024 23:00
Domestic sugar supply was sufficient to serve demand in the industrial and household sectors this year, with total consumption tallying 1.27 million tonnes in the first half, says the Office of the Cane and Sugar Board (OCSB).
Thailand poised to become e-sports hub
https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/2859861/thailand-poised-to-become-e-sports-hub
Published: September 4, 2024 22:57
Thailand has all the ingredients to become a leading e-sports hub in Southeast Asia, according to US-based game developer Riot Games.
Singha Estate sells 56 rai to Taiwan firm
https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/2859616/singha-estate-sells-56-rai-to-taiwan-firm
Published: September 4, 2024 22:55
SET-listed Singha Estate has sold 56 rai of industrial land in Ang Thong to a Taiwanese printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer, which could pave the way for further development of the smart electronics industry in Thailand.
Thai soft power showcased in New York
https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/2859711/thai-soft-power-showcased-in-new-york
Published: September 4, 2024 22:50
The Commerce Ministry hosted the Ignite Thailand Festival in Times Square, New York City, to promote Thai food, fashion and soft power in the US.
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