Covid cases seen rising even faster due to long holidays
The number of severely ill Covid-19 patients is rising and may accelerate due to long holidays this month, according to the Department of Disease Control. Dr Chakkarat Pittayawonganon, the epidemiology…
Indictments in drowned Thai actress’s case postponed to August 3
The public prosecutor in charge of handling the case of the death of actress Nida Patcharaveerapong, aka “Tangmo”, postponed the indictments of six suspects today (Thursday) until August 3rd. Nonthaburi’s…
BMA urges recycling of home waste
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) plans to encourage households in Bangkok to separate wet and dry waste for reuse and recycling. Speaking during a panel meeting about waste development in…
When It Comes to Addiction, Failure Is a Good Sign
We dedicate ourselves to busting myths that obscure truths surrounding the diseases of addiction and alcoholism. Truths that, if honoured, will liberate a family from the torture and hopelessness that…
House anti-corruption committee to investigate alleged nepotism by senators
Chief of Thailand’s Parliamentary Committee on Corruption Prevention and Suppression, Pol Gen Sereepisuth Temeeyaves, received a complaint on Thursday seeking an investigation of members of the Senate and their appointment…
BTS to begin charging fares on Green Line extensions from August
BTS sky train passengers who use either of the two extensions of the Green Line, between Bearing and Keha in Samut Prakan (13km) and between Mo Chit and Khu Khot…
Prime Minister ‘upbeat’ over tourist numbers
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is upbeat after hearing the kingdom is expected to welcome over 9 million inbound international visitors and generate 1.27 trillion baht by the end of the…
Reopening jump-starts foreign tourism
Thailand fully reopened to foreign visitors on Friday when entry restrictions, particularly the Thailand Pass registration requirement, were eased further. Operators of tourism-related businesses have welcomed the move, hoping that…
5 casinos proposed in Thailand with 30% tax collection
A house panel is planning to propose to the Thai government the establishment of five legal casinos, with revenues taxed at 30%, believing that it would help reduce problems with…
Outrage over Green Line high fare
City Hall plans to charge a fare of up to 59 baht for the BTS Skytrain Green Line electric rail service, drawing criticism from a consumer protection group which says…