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Thaksin plays down casino role in entertainment complex bill
Mon, 20 Jan 2025 18:23:00 +0700
MAHA SARAKHAM: Former premier Thaksin Shinawatra on Monday slammed opponents of the government's proposed casino-entertainment complex project, saying they were distorting the truth by calling it a casino.
Major crackdown planned on drugs, call scams, human trafficking
Mon, 20 Jan 2025 14:36:00 +0700
The government is putting together a six-month campaign tackling drug problems, call centre gangs and human trafficking, Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Monday.
Shinawatra's ownership of golf club revoked, but with way out
Mon, 20 Jan 2025 13:16:00 +0700
A deputy permanent secretary at the Interior Ministry has ordered the Department of Lands to revoke owners' titles to the Alpine Golf and Sports Club and adjacent residences in Pathum Thani province.
Unsafe PM2.5 levels blanket 64 provinces
Mon, 20 Jan 2025 10:01:00 +0700
Unsafe levels of PM2.5 dust shrouded Bangkok and 64 of the 76 provinces on Monday morning, with 28 provinces registering red levels and the worst air pollution in Samut Sakhon.
Electricity prices fuel debate
Mon, 20 Jan 2025 05:49:00 +0700
Former premier Thaksin Shinawatra's proposal to reduce the power tariff to 3.70 from 4.15 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit) has sparked a debate on the future of electricity prices, which have remained high since 2022.
Jockeying for pole position
Mon, 20 Jan 2025 05:45:00 +0700
The development of Thailand's automotive industry, which is a major contributor to the economy, is at a crossroads.
TAT banking on same-sex marriages to boost figures
Mon, 20 Jan 2025 05:43:00 +0700
With same-sex marriages available in Thailand starting this week, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is banking on the trend, holding trade meetings with businesses targeting couples who seek wedding ceremonies in Thailand.
Hitting the jackpot?
Mon, 20 Jan 2025 05:07:00 +0700
At the cabinet meeting last week, the government pressed ahead with a major initiative to stimulate the economy by approving the legalisation of casinos under the cloak of an "entertainment complex".
Time for a younger BoT chief: DPM
Mon, 20 Jan 2025 04:54:00 +0700
The next governor of the Bank of Thailand (BoT) should come from the younger generation with a broad vision and forward-looking perspective as the financial situation today is evolving rapidly, Deputy Prime Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said on Sunday.
Thaksin promises a million homes for low-income Thais
Sun, 19 Jan 2025 18:54:00 +0700
Former prime minister and de facto leader of the ruling Pheu Thai Party Thaksin Shinawatra on Sunday pledged to build up to one million housing units for low-income people during a speech at a rally in Bueng Kan province.
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.
