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Warrant out for Swiss man in Phuket assault case
Post Reporters, Published on 22/04/2025
» The Phuket Kwaeng Court has issued an arrest warrant for a Swiss man after he failed to attend a hearing for a ruling in a high-profile assault case involving a Thai doctor, according to the doctor’s lawyer.
Chinese tourist arrivals to Thailand keep sinking
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 22/04/2025
» Chinese tourist arrivals to Thailand continue to nosedive, posting a low for 2025 of 5,833 arrivals on April 16, down from an average of 15,000 to 20,000.
Cabinet approves new Bank of Thailand chair after long delay
Bloomberg, Published on 22/04/2025
» The cabinet on Tuesday endorsed a long-delayed proposal to appoint a former bureaucrat as the new chairman of the Bank of Thailand as the government seeks greater control over the monetary authority.
Policeman's novice son slain from ambush
News, Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 22/04/2025
» SONGKHLA - A 16-year-old temple novice, a policeman's son, was shot dead when his father’s pickup truck was ambushed in Saba Yoi district of this southern border province on Tuesday morning.
Krabi tour operators seek bribe probe
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 22/04/2025
» Krabi Tourism Association has urged the relevant authorities to investigate allegations concerning cases allegedly involving park officials collecting bribes from tour companies, as this issue, which has been circulated widely on social media, could harm the province's tourism sector.
Foreign condo purchases decline 6.8% in value
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 22/04/2025
» Condo transfers to foreign buyers in Thailand rose by 0.86% last year, but the total value declined by 6.8%, reflecting concerns over a weakening global economy that may face additional pressure from the US's tariff policies.
Call for new instant VAT refund scheme
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 22/04/2025
» The Thai Retailers Association (TRA) wants the government to introduce an instant VAT refund scheme for tourists and set up a free-trade-zone sandbox in tourist destinations such as Phuket, with the aim of positioning Thailand as an Asean shopping hub.
Sorenstam set to inspire at Blue Canyon
Sports, Published on 22/04/2025
» Swedish golfing icon Annika Sorenstam will make her way to Thailand to support and inspire junior golfers participating in her namesake tournament -- Annika Invitational Asia at Blue Canyon Country Club this week.
Aids fight cut short
Oped, Postbag, Published on 22/04/2025
» Re: "US funding cuts for Aids-HIV fight", (BP, April 17).