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Two 'yakuza' caught in Laos
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 07/06/2024
» Two Japanese men with possible links to the yakuza, who are prime suspects in the murder and dismemberment of their compatriot whose remains were found in Nonthaburi province in April, were caught in Laos on Thursday.
Thai weapon exports eyed
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 07/06/2024
» The Defence Ministry is seeking to amend four acts to allow the export of Thai-made weapons as part of its policy to boost the country's defence industry.
Public Health Ministry pushing for one-tab rule for meth
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/06/2024
» The Ministry of Public Health is seeking to make regulatory changes where anyone possessing more than one methamphetamine tablet, rather than five or more tablets at present, will be regarded as an offender and not be sent to rehab.
KKP wary on baht outlook despite uptick
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/06/2024
» The baht has posted a short-term gain, rising to a two-week high of stronger than 36.5 to the dollar on Thursday, but Kiatnakin Phatra Financial Group (KKP) warns the Thai currency could depreciate because of Thailand's structural problems.
Red Bull tycoon files 2nd defamation suit
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 07/06/2024
» Red Bull energy drink tycoon Chalerm Yoovidhya has filed another defamation lawsuit against a news outlet and four individuals, seeking 50 million baht in damages over allegations of bribery.
Panel outlines plan to fix migrant woes
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/06/2024
» The National Committee on Migrant Workers Management has approved three guidelines aimed at easing the country's labour shortage and addressing the problem of illegal workers in Thailand.
Move Forward case reveals autocracy
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 07/06/2024
» The Constitutional Court's announcement that it will consider the Move Forward Party's (MFP) written defence in its dissolution case on June 12 appears ominous. After several attempts to make its argument that a campaign pledge to amend the lese majeste law against royal insult is not tantamount to "overthrowing Thailand's democratic regime with the King as head of state", the party's time is up. As the biggest election winner in May 2023, the MFP's dissolution is perceived as a foregone conclusion. Such a revelation might risk Thailand being perceived as an autocratic regime based on legal manoeuvres, and power plays that do not derive from voter preferences.
Changan vows to buy parts locally
Business, Published on 07/06/2024
» Chinese electric vehicle maker Changan Automobile plans to buy auto parts from local suppliers under deals valued at 3.6 billion baht to help promote the EV supply chain in Thailand, says the Board of Investment (BoI).
Tawanchai promises an exciting performance
Sports, Published on 07/06/2024
» The ONE 167: Tawanchai v Nattawut II press conference and open workouts took place on Wednesday ahead of one of the most exciting fight cards of the year.
Tourism minister eager to add B500bn in revenue
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 07/06/2024
» Tourism and Sports Minister Sermsak Pongpanich is planning to generate an additional 500 billion baht in tourism revenue this year to reach the record-high target of 3.5 trillion baht by surveying projects that lack a stimulus budget and requesting funds from the cabinet.