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Motorcade saga leads to brawl
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 11/02/2024
» National police chief Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol emphasised the need for maximum security for royal motorcades following a clash yesterday over a motorcade protest last week.
Leaders Bangkok United resume season with win at Muang Thong
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 11/02/2024
» Bangkok United coach Totchtawan Sripan has admitted that his men had "some luck" in their 2-1 victory over his former club Muang Thong United in an away Thai League 1 game on Friday night.
Air force agrees to hand over golf course
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 11/02/2024
» The air force has agreed to give up its Kantarat Golf Course located between runways of Don Mueang Airport and allow access to some of its other properties for the development of state projects, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
The perils of too much democracy
Editorial, Published on 11/02/2024
» This is a big week for democracy in Asia, with two nations of almost half a billion people going to the polls in the space of a couple of days.
Authorities nab Stark's acting CEO in financial misconduct case
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 11/02/2024
» Stark's acting CEO Vonnarat Tangkaravakoon, suspected of being involved in the scandals that have rocked the corporation recently, was arrested on Saturday in a hospital where he had been admitted for medical treatment.
Visa-free influx proves to be mixed blessing
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/02/2024
» Thailand is experiencing an influx of foreign visitors as the government's visa-free policy for tourists from countries including China has given the industry a much-needed boost.
Council reveals mass data leak of 19.7m seniors
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 11/02/2024
» The Thailand Consumers Council is urging the Department of Older Persons (DOP) to take action and inform 19.7 million of its members that their personal data is being sold on the dark web.
OAG staff get interim protection
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 11/02/2024
» The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is probing a request by two senior prosecutors, who said their lives were threatened by a team of policemen involved in giant gambling sites.
Illicit drug limit set for avoiding jail
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 11/02/2024
» A ceiling has been set by the Public Health Ministry, below which people possessing illicit drugs will be regarded as drug users not liable for legal punishment.
Can't beat a good hometown name
Roger Crutchley, Published on 11/02/2024
» There was a brief US news item last week concerning Groundhog Day, an annual ceremony in Pennsylvania in which a large but docile rodent emerges from its burrow and predicts the weather for the coming year. No need for professional forecasters. It is celebrated in a small Pennsylvania town with the magnificent name of Punxsutawney.