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US urges Germany to 'help secure' Strait of Hormuz
AFP, Published on 31/07/2019
» BERLIN - The United States stepped up diplomatic pressure on Germany Tuesday to join efforts to secure the strategic Strait of Hormuz as tensions mount between Washington and Iran.
Minister plans to raise speed limit to 120km/h
Gary Boyle, Published on 31/07/2019
» The new transport minister says he will increase the speed limit to 120 kilometres per hour from 80km/h and restrict the time transport lorries can use Bangkok roads to four hours a day.
Semenya to miss Doha worlds after Swiss court ruling
AFP, Published on 31/07/2019
» PARIS - Caster Semenya will not defend her world 800m title in Doha in September after a Swiss judge overruled a temporary suspension on the IAAF's controversial testosterone-curbing rules, her representatives said Tuesday.
TM30 a shot in the foot
News, Editorial, Published on 31/07/2019
» At a time when the tourism industry needs a shot in the arm, perhaps the last thing the Immigration Bureau should do is resuscitate an outdated rule to make the lives of foreigners and Thais more difficult -- but that's what the bureau has done with the dreaded TM30 form.
Abduction victim safe after fleeing kidnappers
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 31/07/2019
» Chiang Rai: A Thai businessman abducted in Laos on Sunday will return home to Thailand soon after managing to escape from his kidnappers, according to the Immigration Bureau chief.
Obec denies bag caused pupil's bent spine
News, Dumrongkiat Mala and Chakkrapan Natanri, Published on 31/07/2019
» A claim that a heavy school bag caused a spinal deformity in a Khon Kaen student has put the Office of the Basic Education Commission (Obec) on alert.
Motorcyclist held for Grand Palace wheelies
News, Published on 31/07/2019
» A 16-year-old motorcyclist has been arrested for racing and doing wheelies outside the Grand Palace on Sunday night, during celebrations marking His Majesty the King's birthday.
Naruemon takes PR job
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 31/07/2019
» Naruemon Pinyosinwat, a Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) list MP, has been appointed the government spokesperson, says PPRP secretary-general Sontirat Sontijirawong.
Anticipation builds for fund to replace LTF
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 31/07/2019
» The government is expected to rev up support and investment privileges for the new investment fund set to replace the long-term equity fund (LTF), says Merchant Partners Asset Management.
Asset World Corporation allots B40bn for 13-hotel scheme
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 31/07/2019
» Asset World Corporation (AWC), a property developer owned by Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi's TCC Group, has set aside a budget of 40 billion baht to develop 13 hotels in three years.