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Govt promises airport revamp
Onnucha Hutasingh and Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/07/2024
» The Ministry of Transport wants to see Suvarnabhumi airport among the world's top 20 airports by 2029, in an effort to bring it in line with the government's plan to turn Thailand into a global aviation hub, government spokesman Chai Wacharonke said on Sunday.
King, Queen send aid to Yaowarat fire victims
Wassayos Ngamkham and Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/07/2024
» Their Majesties, the King and the Queen, on Sunday expressed concerns for those affected by the fire that gutted an old community in Bangkok's Yaowarat on Saturday night and donated relief supplies for the victims.
B3m robbery suspect nabbed in Laos
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 07/07/2024
» One of two suspects involved in last week’s 3.3-million-baht robbery in a Bangkok shopping mall car park was arrested in Laos, a source with the Metropolitan Police Bureau said.
SSF contributions could be cut to boost economy
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 07/07/2024
» The cabinet will be asked to approve a cut in the monthly contribution rate for employers and workers insured under Section 33 of the Social Security Act to help those affected by the economic slowdown.
Ponzi scheme suspect cuffed at temple
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 07/07/2024
» A woman believed to be one of the suspects behind the OD Capital scam that caused over 5 million baht in losses has been arrested at a temple in Pathum Thani's Khlong Luang district.
FTA talks with S Korea set to start
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/07/2024
» Thailand will host the first round of talks on a free trade agreement (FTA) with South Korea from Tuesday until Thursday in Bangkok, according to the Department of Trade Negotiations (DTN).
Monorail operator faces penalty over opened door
Post Reporters, Published on 07/07/2024
» The transport minister has ordered disciplinary action against the Pink Line operator after the crew opened a malfunctioning carriage door attempting to close on a bag, without waiting for the train to return to the station.
Thais held in Malaysia face prostitution charges
Online Reporters, Published on 07/07/2024
» Malaysian authorities have detained 39 foreign women, 22 of them Thais, for offering clients massages with sex, in raids in Kuala Lumpur and adjoining Selangor state.
China sees foreign visitor numbers more than double after lifting visa rules
South China Morning Post, Published on 07/07/2024
» HONG KONG: China's visa-free policy appears to be succeeding in its aim of attracting more visitors as the number of foreigners entering the country more than doubled in the first six months of the year.
Chinatown fire victims mostly migrant workers
Post Reporters, Published on 07/07/2024
» More than 260 people have registered for assistance following the Yaowarat fire on Saturday night, most of them migrant workers, according to the permanent secretary for human security.