Category: Thailand
Saudi labour deal to take shape ‘in 2 months’
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha wants the new labour cooperation deal between Thailand and Saudi Arabia to be implemented within two months, says government spokesman [...] » More
Purge tests PM’s resolve
All eyes are on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s next move following the purge of 21 MPs from the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) including Thamanat Prompow, [...] » More
DoA to instruct farmers how to grow cannabis
The Department of Agriculture (DoA) is producing handbooks on growing cannabis as part of efforts to register wider varieties of the indigenous plant, according to the [...] » More
8,450 new Covid cases, 28 more deaths
The country registered 28 more Covid-19 fatalities and 8,450 new cases during the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry announced on Friday morning. This compared [...] » More
Race to clear Rayong spill
Frantic efforts were underway on Wednesday to clear up about 160,000 litres of crude oil which leaked from an undersea pipeline near Map Ta Phut in Rayong province on [...] » More
Seacon seeks 28pct sales growth in 2022
Homebuilder Seacon aims for 28 percent sales growth this year to 2.4 billion baht as the homebuilding market resumes, with high-priced houses a key driver. Managing director [...] » More
Thailand asks for Singapore’s help in freezing assets of former TAT governor
Thai officials are seeking Singapore’s cooperation in freezing the assets of Juthamas Siriwan, who previously served as governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand. [...] » More
Dusit retains strategy for hotel openings this year
SET-listed Dusit International is maintaining its plan for hotel openings this year, focusing on an asset-light model and preparing a comprehensive strategy for long-term [...] » More
Pot smokers told to hang fire for now
Individuals who are planning to privately grow cannabis after the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) endorsed changes to the rule governing the use and cultivation [...] » More
Traffic law backers call for sterner charges
Advocates have called on the government to seek changes in the law to also impose manslaughter charges against those who violate pedestrian crossing safety rules. Thirty [...] » More
Toyota’s Thai unit sees its 2022 car sales up 18.5pct
The Thai unit of Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) expects its car sales in the Southeast Asian country to rise 18.5 percent to 284,000 vehicles this year, the company said on [...] » More
Akara Resources able to restart gold mining
Akara Resources Plc, a gold mining company operating in the lower northern region, will be allowed to resume its mining operations if it can manage its operations in [...] » More
Judges uphold self-defence ruling in killing of activist
The Appeal Court on Wednesday upheld a Civil Court ruling dismissing a lawsuit filed against the army for compensation over the death of Lahu human rights activist Chaiyaphum [...] » More
BoT seen among last to hike as Fed signals liftoff
Thailand’s central bank is expected to be the last in Southeast Asia to lift rates, leading to one of the steepest yield curves in the region as other nations brace for [...] » More
New chapter with Saudis feted
Thailand and Saudi Arabia have agreed to fully restore diplomatic relations, opening a new chapter in their relations and creating opportunities for bilateral cooperation and [...] » More
