Gov’t Injects 43.5 Bil. Baht Package to Spur New Year Spending
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's Ministry of Finance on Wednesday announced that the Thai cabinet had greenlighted another 43.5 billion baht (1.438 million U.S. dollars) package to boost domestic consumption and local travel, as Thailand is still reeling from a flagging economy triggered by COVID-19.
Several Properties in Chiang Mai Are Confiscated After Being Linked To Chinese Nominees
CHIANG MAI - Since the country reopened after the COVID-19 pandemic, a group of Chinese investors have entered the Chiang Mai real estate market...
Pheu Thai Warns Of Legal Action Over Anti-Yingluck Remarks
(18 August) The spokesman of the Pheu Thai Party threatens legal action over people
on social network who spread ?untrue? criticism against Prime Minister...
Journalist 'Intimidated' By Chiang Mai Taxi Organiser
(3 October) A reporter based in Chiang Mai province said he had been threatened by an organiser of the local illegal taxi service.
An American tourist was paid 50,000 baht in reparation by the Club Khaosan
American tourist Rodric W. Carkhuff, 34, who was in the video of him being slapped and handcuffed by a security guards at the Club...
Black Panther Case Goes to Prosecutors
BANGKOK — Police investigators have forwarded their case against a construction mogul accused of killing a black panther to prosecutors, clearing the way for him to be prosecuted on a raft of charges including poaching.
Gov’t Reports Progress in Thailand’s Corona Vaccine
BANGKOK — Vaccines for the coronavirus produced by Thai scientists are expected to be available next year, the government said Wednesday.
Rohingya Voices Silenced on Occasion of Suu Kyi Visit
BANGKOK — Facing persecution and worse at home in Myanmar where even their name has become anathema, members of the Rohingya diaspora in Thailand found themselves denied a voice today.
Chang Redux: US Man Employs Underhand Serves at French Open
PARIS — A young American man tried an underhand serve while cramping during a five-setter at the French Open. Hmm. Seen that before, haven't we?
More Bridges Are Closed Off After Ayutthaya Incident
(2 May) Nationwide investigations reveal that a number of bridges is in shockingly poor condition, leading to more close-offs and netizens? furor over the negligence by local authorities.
