IN ONGOING crackdown on foreigners using Thai nominees to invest in various businesses Koh Phangan police raided four hotels illegally operating on the popular tourist island and while one has shut down the other three were found to be running the business without a permit, Amarin TV said this evening (May 9). The island’s
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400 billion baht loaned funding now in effect: PM
PRIME Minister/Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said today (May 9) that a Royal Decree authorising the Finance Ministry to borrow 400 billion baht to address the energy crisis and facilitate energy transition plus alleviate the suffering of the people has been promulgated and that he is responsible for the outcome, be it good or bad,
Read moreBright lights and hot orbs: UFO files shed light on sightings but leave interpretation to the public
By AP – published by WPXI News and Yahoo!News WASHINGTON – Buzz Aldrin observing a “fairly bright light source” while aboard the Apollo 11. A mysterious object making “multiple 90-degree turns” at a speedy clip. A blaringly bright object is doing corkscrew twists over the skies in Kazakhstan. Those are some of the details
Read moreCorrections Department not halting Thaksin’s parole as petitioned
THE Department of Corrections clarified today (May 9) that the release of de facto Pheu Thai boss/inmate Thaksin Shinawatra on parole on Monday (May 11) is in keeping with parole laws after the Network of Students and People for Reform of Thailand (NSPRT) had submitted a letter to Justice Minister Rutthaphon Naowarat to halt
Read moreBhumjaithai threatens to sue over Land Bridge scheme hiding casino rumours
BHUMJAITHAI threatened to take legal action against those spreading fake news that the Land Bridge scheme is hiding a casino project with the rumours stemming from an old draft bill which was rejected two years ago, Amarin TV said this evening (May 8). Mr. Natchanon Sikorkuea, Bhumjaithai’s spokesperson, said the claim that a 99-year
Read moreSenate panel pushes for turning Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi into single Asean hub
A SENATE committee proposed that the government develop Phuket, Phang Nga, and Krabi into a single Asean economic, tourism and transportation hub rather than letting them move along separately as has been the case so far, Naewna newspaper said today (May 8). Senator Chavapon Watthanavekin, vice chairman of the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee, said
Read moreAlarmed Asean leaders discuss crisis plan to mitigate backlash from Middle East war
By AP and published by Yahoo!News CEBU, Philippines – Southeast Asian leaders met in an annual summit today (May 8) under intense pressure to mitigate the impact on their people and economies from the Iran war, which one top minister said, “should not have occurred in the first place.” The alarm by the heads
Read moreIsraeli embassy warns its citizens in Phuket to respect the law
THE Israeli embassy has warned its citizens in Phuket to “strictly respect Thai law” as local government agencies have decided to intensify law enforcement against foreigners, TV Channel 7 said this morning (May 8). The Phuket Info Centre, citing Facebook page “Israel in Thailand”, said the announcement states that Phuket authorities are preparing to
Read moreThai, Khmer ministers to work on confidence-building measures: Anutin
By PPTVHD36 and Thai Newsroom PRIME Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said this evening (May 7) after a trilateral meeting with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who is the Asean chair and initiated the talks in Cebu City, that foreign ministers of the two neighbouring countries will be working together
Read morePM denies 400 billion baht loaned funding for people partly destined for irrelevant projects
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PRIME MINISTER Anutin Charnvirakul today (May 7) categorically denied that the Bhumjaithai-led government’s 400 billion baht loaned funding scheme for the impoverished people might probably be destined in part for any irrelevant government projects whilst he himself will see to it that the money will be by no means funnelled
Read morePost-holiday season sees surge in mpox cases
THE Public Health Ministry urged people to be vigilant as 48 cases of monkeypox, aka mpox, appeared after the holiday season ended, including five cases of Clade Ib variant, with it being possible for more people to catch the disease and outbreaks crop up in some areas, TV Channel 7 said today (May 7).
Read moreHunt for young couple who stole animals from Pata Zoo
POLICE are hunting for a young couple who daringly stole two animals, a Chinese crocodile lizard and a tiger salamander, from Pata Zoo in broad daylight on May Day, TV Channel 7 said today (May 7). The zoo released a sketch of the thieves on Facebook and described them as being approximately 25-30 years
Read moreNew Ecstasy formula mixed with collagen seized
A NEW formula of the narcotic Ecstasy mixed with collagen was found after a suspect was arrested in Nonthaburi with this new mixture distributed at entertainment venues popular with teenagers nationwide, Naewna newspaper said this evening (May 6). A team from Pak Kret police station had apprehended Mr. Pongsathorn Taengsri, 24, on an arrest
Read moreConstitutionality of 400 billion-baht loan decree likely to be judged in court
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THE CONSTITUTIONALITY of an executive decree recently approved by the Bhumjaithai-led government to raise 400 billion baht in borrowed funding for economic salvage measures will likely be judged by the Constitutional Court. Deputy People’s leader Sirikanya Tansakun said today (May 6) opposition lawmakers were contemplating petitioning the Constitutional Court to
Read moreOwner of aircraft selling firm allegedly linked with Bhumjaithai
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THE OWNER of a private firm which has questionably won an aircraft procurement project from a government agency was alleged of being covertly associated with the Bhumjaithai, core of the current coalition government steered behind the scenes by de facto party boss Newin Chidchob, according to an informed source. Forth
Read moreHiking international departure fee won’t dissuade travellers: AOT
AIRPORTS of Thailand (AOT) is confident its decision to increase international departure passenger service charge (PSC) from 730 baht to 1,120 baht from June 20 onwards will not significantly impact travellers’ decision or choice of destination, PPTVHD36 said today (May 6). The fee increase of 390 baht or 53% applies to all six AOT
Read morePhuket police deporting sex on tuk-tuk couple
PHUKET Immigration police are expediting deportation of a foreign couple after they were filmed engaging in sexual activity on a tuk-tuk in Patong area with this triggering widespread criticism on social media, Amarin TV said tonight (May 5). This action was taken against the couple, identified as Mr. Ruben (surname withheld), 42, a Spanish
Read moreThais assured to view World Cup 2026 live
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PRIME MINISTER Anutin Charnvirakul today (May 5) confirmed that the Thais will definitely view World Cup 2026 football games to be broadcast live from host countries in North America between next month and July. Anutin told reporters at Government House that the Bhumjaithai-led government will see to it that the
Read moreCabinet approves 400-billion-baht emergency borrowing decree, PM says
By Reuters and published by CNA THE cabinet today (May 5) approved an emergency decree to borrow 400 billion baht ($12.2 billion) to alleviate cost of living pressures and support energy costs, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said. – The borrowing is necessary because higher energy prices will impact everyone, Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas said.
Read moreHold three-tier referendum on Land Bridge project: Former MP
THE government was urged to hold a three-tier referendum on the Land Bridge project as people in the South have not been fully informed about the advantages and disadvantages of this megascheme despite a NIDA opinion poll showing majority of the respondents in this region support it while NGOs and various organisations openly oppose
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