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American tourist arrested in Phuket with 5 ADHD pills
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/05/2025
» A 27-year-old American man was arrested in Phuket for possession of pills that can be used for mental treatment.
Trump praises Fed chair Powell, vows not to remove him
Business, Published on 06/05/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump said he will not remove Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve Board chairman before his term ends in May 2026 while describing the central banker as "a total stiff" and repeating calls for the Fed to lower interest rates.
Tourists rushed to hospital after eating wild fruit
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/05/2025
» Seven Russian tourists fell ill reportedly after eating wild fruit in a park in Surat Thani on Sunday. Five of them were admitted to hospitals.
Revenue collection lags pre-Covid level
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/05/2025
» The government's revenue collection remains below the pre-Covid period and lower than that of emerging economies, according to the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).
Tourism officials wary of Vietnam
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/05/2025
» Tourism operators fear Thailand will lose its position as the top Southeast Asian destination to Vietnam in a few years as the latter reported nearly 50% inbound market growth in March compared with the pre-pandemic period, while Thailand struggles with sluggish growth.
Authorities keen to improve gas usage
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 06/05/2025
» Energy authorities are planning to decrease electricity prices following a recent reduction in the power tariff by pushing for a plan to better manage gas usage in the country, says an Energy Ministry official.
Renovations raise eyebrows
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/05/2025
» Criticism is mounting against parliament's request for a billion baht in additional budget for renovations, despite the new chambers only opening last year.
Big shakeup for city pet owners
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 06/05/2025
» A quietly announced law will usher in sweeping changes to pet ownership in Bangkok early next year. While the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) Ordinance on Animal Keeping and Release Control 2024 has flown under the radar for many, its impact -- particularly on dog and cat owners -- could be profound when it comes into force on Jan 10.
Si Racha unveils new Shinto shrine
Life, Published on 06/05/2025
» Interested visitors, Thai and Japanese, are invited to worship at the Shinto Shrine Si Racha at the Semi-Outdoor zone, 1st floor of Central Si Racha in Chon Buri.
Thailand's bid to join Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development by 2030
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 06/05/2025
» After months of uncertainty over Thailand's intentions, it is now official that the Paetongtarn Shinawatra administration has set an ambitious goal for the country to become a member of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) by 2030.