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Unite for safer roads in Thailand
News, Jean Todt & Michaela Friberg-Storey, Published on 20/06/2025
» Thailand has recently taken a decisive step to protect lives on the road: since the beginning of June 2025, authorities have stepped up enforcement of the helmet law for both motorcycle riders and passengers, with fines of up to 2,000 baht per person for non-compliance. By enforcing helmet-wearing laws, the Royal Thai Police is sending a clear message: wearing a helmet is not a suggestion -- it is the law, and laws are meant to be followed. This one, in particular, saves lives.
PM stokes local Formula 1 race hopes
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/05/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has hinted at good news for Thais in the government's persistent efforts to secure a deal for the country to host a Formula 1 street circuit race.
Private firms to help MotoGP
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/04/2025
» Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong shared an update on the renewal of the contract for Thailand to host the MotoGP Grand Prix event, calling for more involvement from the private sector.
Thai govt officials to drive Formula 1 race talks forward
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/11/2024
» The government has vowed to bring a Formula 1 (F1) racing event to Thailand to stimulate economic growth.
Work on Laem Chabang Port 'on time' despite delays
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 22/10/2024
» The third phase of development at Laem Chabang Port is now about 45% completed, with its key feature, Pier F, slated to open in late 2027 as planned, according to Deputy Transport Minister Manaporn Charoensri.
F1 boss meets PM to discuss hosting race
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 23/04/2024
» Formula One (F1) Group CEO Stefano Domenicali has met with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to discuss the possibility of staging a Grand Prix in Thailand.
Huge storms wreck about 1,800 houses
News, Nujaree Raekrun and Supapong Chaolan, Published on 18/04/2023
» Around 1,800 houses in ten provinces were damaged after summer storms wreaked havoc across the Northeast and South over the weekend, as authorities continued the search for crew members of stricken trawlers off the coast of Nakhon Si Thammarat.
Time for PM to come clean
News, Postbag, Published on 12/09/2021
» Re: "Heads roll after censure debate," (BP, Sept 10).
Unearthing the true meaning of tea money
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 23/05/2021
» Thanks to readers for their entertaining comments and emails on last week's PostScript concerning the delights of drinking tea. There were assorted inspiring tales of eccentric tea ladies, quirky tea-time habits and important song lyrics I had overlooked.
PM calls for support for Thai-British race driver
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 18/09/2019
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday assigned the Ministry of Tourism and Sports and other state agencies concerned to drum up support for a campaign to promote Thai-British Formula One racing driver, Alexander Albon Ansusinha.