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‘Big Joke’ suspended from police force
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 20:42:00 +0700
The acting national police chief has suspended deputy chief Surachate Hakparn and four subordinates accused of involvement with an online gambling network, according to a source familiar with the case.
BAAC union queries lending capacity
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 19:25:00 +0700
The labour union of the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) is seeking legal opinions about whether the government can borrow from the state-owned bank to support its costly digital wallet handout.
Diesel subsidy possible if excise tax cut ends
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 18:14:00 +0700
The Oil Fuel Fund Office (Offo) says it will continue to subsidise retail diesel prices if the government decides to end the diesel excise tax cut.
Final high-speed rail contracts to be signed soon
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 17:32:00 +0700
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) expects the last two construction contracts for the first phase of the Thai-Chinese high-speed railway to be signed soon, according to Deputy Transport Minister Surapong Piyachote.
Cadmium waste buyer faces charge
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 16:12:00 +0700
Police have charged the buyer of cadmium waste from Tak who stored tailings in Bangkok and Samut Sakhon with illegally possessing a hazardous substance.
Road accidents killed 287 people during Songkran
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 13:31:00 +0700
There were 287 fatalities and 2,060 injuries in traffic accidents during the government's road safety campaign week for the Songkran festival, according to Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
Ammonia leak in Chon Buri affects 100 people
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 10:25:00 +0700
CHON BURI: An ammonia leakage from an ice factory in tambon Nong Prue of Bang Lamung district has affected about 100 people within a one-kilometre radius early Thursday morning.
Aviation bodies see recovery in passenger figures by 2025
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:14:00 +0700
Aviation bodies project Thailand's passenger numbers to recover by next year, though economic uncertainties and the slow rebound of some supply chains still hamper the industry.
EV sales expected to miss target
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 06:41:00 +0700
Electric vehicle sales in Thailand are expected to miss the estimate of 130,000 units this year as prices are likely to keep changing, attributed to a price war among Chinese EV makers, says Hyundai Mobility Thailand, a subsidiary of the Korean automaker.
Reaping the property stimulus rewards
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 06:27:00 +0700
The cabinet last week offered Thai New Year's gifts to potential homeowners, approving measures that extend the price range of houses eligible for a cut in transfer and mortgage registration fees to 7 million baht, up from a ceiling of 3 million baht.
Travel News
Floral fantasy, food galore, dancing fountains and more at Wynn Palace
Thu, 13 Jul 2023 18:09:00 +0700
Located in the Cotai zone of Macau, Wynn Palace, the younger sister property to Macau's first Las Vegas-style resort Wynn Macau, puts on a really big show from the moment guests arrive to the moment they leave to ensure a truly memorable stay.
Timeless heritage meets modern luxury
Thu, 13 Jul 2023 16:29:00 +0700
It is rare that in “new” countries like Singapore one gets to stay in a building with a rich heritage.
The Eastern & Oriental Express returns to Southeast Asia
Thu, 13 Jul 2023 13:24:00 +0700
The Eastern & Oriental Express is back on the rails in Southeast Asia after a long hiatus.
Collect NFTs to unlock special travel deals
Thu, 13 Jul 2023 10:49:00 +0700
The Tourism Authority of Thailand has launched the 3rd season of the Amazing Thailand NFTs project. Thai and foreign tourists can collect virtual art items at tourist attractions and landmarks throughout Thailand between July 20 and Aug 31, to use for privileges and special discounts until Dec 31.
A vanishing heritage
Mon, 10 Jul 2023 09:47:00 +0700
If it were not for a handful of visitors, the Chao Mae Thap Thim Shrine would completely vanish. Flanked by metal sheet fences, a narrow alley leads to the remnants of age-old communities. An entrance is adorned with red lanterns. A facade is painted with mythological figures. A roof is embellished with tile dolls. The smell of burning incense wafts through the open gate. Inside, deities are...
Heal your soul in luxury at Varana Hotel Krabi
Fri, 07 Jul 2023 05:00:00 +0700
In the South, environmentally conscious vacationers can spend a weekend staying at Varana Hotel Krabi's minimalist but elegant rooms to sate their wanderlust. Focusing on sustainable living, this brand-new luxury hotel crafts a wonderful wellcation experience for those searching for both mental and physical renewal.
Casetify opens first global flagship store in Osaka
Thu, 06 Jul 2023 15:10:00 +0700
Casetify, a Hong Kong brand best known for smartphone cases and accessories, aims to open more stores with its flagship standalone in Osaka, Japan being the latest. It also happens to be the brand's first global flagship standalone store.
Tracing ancestry
Thu, 06 Jul 2023 06:08:00 +0700
With Thailand serving as a significant commercial hub for centuries, Chinese merchants played a key role in bridging cultural linkages through marine trade prior to the establishment of diplomatic ties between Thailand and China in 1975. To celebrate the 48th anniversary of this milestone, Life explores Bangkok's early communities to learn more about our ancestry.
Centara launches exciting Isan offers
Thu, 06 Jul 2023 06:08:00 +0700
Centara Hotels & Resorts launches Love Isaan offers valid for a limited time at three hotels in the northeastern region.
Banyan Tree Krabi
Thu, 06 Jul 2023 06:08:00 +0700
Normally after the rush of high season, few would dare go out and brave the rain. But it can be a good time to make a journey to the southwest. Despite thick cloud and patchy drizzle, I found peace at a remote seaside resort. Only a 40-minute drive from the airport, Banyan Tree Krabi offers soul-searching experience unlike any other.
