Opposition sign pledge to push for charter rewrite
Earlier than they held a dialogue on the constitution, seven opposition events signed a letter of ratification on Saturday to verify their dedication to amend the present Structure. Future Ahead social gathering…
— Thai PBS Information
Future Forward’s Thanathorn says he’ll “bring people to the streets”
It’s the most important political rally because the basic election in March, most likely the biggest rally in 5 years since earlier than the navy coup in 2014.
— The Thaiger
See why Thai diplomacy packs a punch: Welcome to Thailand, with FM Don (video)
Overseas and native media representatives attending an end-of-year gathering at Thailand’s Ministry of Overseas Affairs (MFA) in Bangkok final week received to see a distinct facet of the nation’s Minister of Overseas Affairs, Don Pramudwinai, and due to his good humour, so can also you.
— AEC Information Today (video)
Walking street-led economic recovery
In its newest marketing campaign to encourage extra spending and enhance tourism Bangkok’s authorities is launching a collection of strolling streets as we speak earlier than the Thai authorities spreads the strolling avenue ‘enhance’ to different provinces.
— The Thaiger
Tick tock…countdown to Thailands ban of single use plastic bags getting closer…vast majority of Thai public supports the ban
The Ministry of Pure Sources and Setting is encouraging folks to chop down on the one use of plastic supplies and has disclosed the outcomes of Suan Dusit Ballot’s survey on the banning of single-use plastic baggage in 2020.
— The Pattaya Information
EC submits petition to Constitutional Court for dissolution of Future Forward Party
The Election Fee (EC) has submitted a petition to the Constitutional Court docket, asking for the dissolution of the Future Ahead Celebration, following Wednesday’s majority decision of EC members in regards to the matter involving loans supplied for the social gathering.
— Newsline (video)
In Bangkok’s Fragrant Street Food, City Planners See a Mess to Clean
Metropolis planners choose a extra manicured Bangkok, with air-conditioning, malls and Instagrammable dessert cafes — and with out the mess and noise of avenue distributors.
— The New York Occasions (paywall)
EC: Future Forward Party can clarify loan case first
The Deputy Secretary-Normal of the Election Fee (EC) mentioned the EC is now drafting a petition asking the Structure Court docket to disband the Future Ahead Celebration in reference to its chief Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit’s granting of a mortgage to his social gathering.
— Newsline (video)
Supreme Court releases Premchai under one-million-baht bail, with EM bracelet
The Supreme Court docket has launched well-known businessman Premchai Karnasut and two others underneath a one-million-baht bail every together with an EM bracelet connected and prohibition from leaving the nation within the face of final yr’s wildlife looking case.
— Newsline (video)
EX-minister recommends FTA negotiations promoting export sector
The Thai authorities has been taking measures to stimulate the export sector.
— Newsline (video)
Thailand Named Top Destination for Chinese Seeking Ivory
The World Huge Fund for Nature (WWF) revealed Thailand as the highest vacation spot for these in search of to buy unlawful ivory merchandise.
— Chiang Rai Occasions
Dual citizenship poses ‘security threat’
The difficulty of individuals holding twin Thai-Malaysian citizenship has posed a nationwide safety menace for Thailand and Malaysia with each international locations working arduous to resolve it, a seminar was instructed.
— Bangkok Publish
Operators seek more domestic measures
Tourism operators are calling for more practical measures from the federal government to assist reinvigorate the slumping home tourism sector subsequent yr.
— Bangkok Publish
Crop loss claims skyrocketing
Crop insurance coverage premiums are prone to improve subsequent yr, with the claims loss ratio hitting 200% on account of pure disasters all through this yr.
— Bangkok Publish
After decades in darkness, this entire Thai village is now powered by solar energy
Patcharin In-juang was pregnant when she agreed to maneuver to the house village of her husband in Pranburi district in central Thailand again in 2004.
— CNA
Government confirms no old car taxes
The federal government has confirmed it at the moment has no plan to impose taxes on previous vehicles, describing the rumor as solely a suggestion from the non-public sector.
— Newsline (video)
Land and building tax collection postponed to Aug 2020
After the federal government had beforehand permitted new rules underneath the Land and Constructing Tax Act initially as a consequence of take impact on January 1st, the Ministry of the Inside has introduced that precise tax assortment will start in August 2020, moderately than the earlier schedule of April 2020.
— Newsline (video)
All provinces ordered to monitor air pollution
The Ministry of Public Well being is advising most people to put on protecting masks and keep away from exercising open air as a result of rising PM 2.5 airborne mud stage.
— Newsline (video)
Illegal Thais get South Korea amnesty
Unlawful Thai migrant staff in South Korea might be given a possibility to return to Thailand with out having to pay a wonderful for overstaying their visa or being blacklisted, underneath a brand new Korean amnesty, mentioned the federal government employment chief on Saturday.
— Bangkok Publish
Car demolition plan has pitfalls
The Excise Division ought to fastidiously take into account the so-called “automobile demolition roadmap” being tabled for dialogue tomorrow by representatives of the automotive business.
— Bangkok Publish
Ambassador: Take travel, medical insurance when visiting Thailand
Malaysians touring to Thailand through the faculty holidays and upcoming festive seasons are urged to take journey or medical insurance coverage to keep away from large medical payments ought to the surprising occurs.
— The Solar Each day
Car fraud vixen under fire, axe aunty inspires, contract blues
Police are constructing a case towards a younger girl who paraded her female appeal earlier than gullible males at a courting web site, later conning them into shopping for for her not less than 12 autos which critics consider she and her “gang” have re-sold on the black market.
— Bangkok Publish
Finance Minister says government has clear investment plan
The financial basis in Thailand stays sturdy, after a world credit standing company lately raised the nation’s outlook to optimistic, as the federal government continues short-term measures to stimulate the home economic system amid the worldwide financial slowdown.
— Newsline (video)
PM delivers policy on narcotics prevention and suppression
The Prime Minister has mentioned six nations within the Mekong area need to work collectively to fight the narcotics situation.
— Newsline (video)
Thailand expects 20-pct growth in shrimp exports for 2020
Thailand is hoping for a restoration in shrimp exports that are forecast to develop 20 p.c in 2020 due to elevated manufacturing.
— Vietnamplus
Songkhla organizes theatrical play to promote road safety
Municipal officers within the southern province of Songkhla organized a theatrical efficiency to encourage motorists to observe visitors guidelines and rules.
— Newsline (video)
Understanding Thailand and why it has changed so much so quickly
Simply in case you hadn’t observed, Thais and Westerners suppose in a different way.
— Pattaya Mail
Don Mueang duty-free counter draws little interest
Airports of Thailand (AoT) is prone to scrap bidding to run duty-free pick-up counters at Don Mueang airport after just one firm expressed curiosity within the contest.
— Bangkok Publish
Siam Trail: More than just running
Organized by the Ministry of Protection, the Siam Path run on Saturday was held on the 9-Military Battle Historic Park in Kanchanaburi Province. Our correspondent Tarin Angskul went there to deliver us this report.
— Newsline (video)
Agriculture Ministry delivers land to farmers
Deputy Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Captain T hammanat Prompao visited Bueng Kan province and delivered land occupation rights in a land reform zone to greater than 1,300 farmers and a one-million-baht mortgage from the Land Reform Fund.
— Newsline (video)
In fragrant street food, city planners see a mess
The coconut wooden pestle hits the mortar, and the chili fumes rise in a cough-inducing haze.
— Bangkok Publish
No contribution in 3 yrs from participating countries for Nalanda University construction: MEA
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between international locations like India, China, Thailand, Australia and Laos for the development of the Nalanda College, however solely India has contributed in direction of it within the final three years, the Ministry of Exterior Affairs has knowledgeable a parliamentary committee.
— Moneycontrol
Tourists bathe in hot springs in Chiang Mai
Many villagers and vacationers take a shower at public scorching springs whereas having fun with mountainous surroundings lit by a wonderful full moon within the northern province of Chiang Mai.
— Newsline (video)
Tree Climbing Championship held in Bangkok
To advertise the occupation of arborists in Thailand, the second Thailand Tree Climbing Championship 2019 (TTCC2019) is held at a public park in Bangkok.
— Pattaya Mail
Future Forward party on the offensive against the Election Commission
Future Ahead deputy spokesman Nattacha Boonchai-insawat mentioned as we speak that the social gathering has determined to double the variety of authorized advisors to defend the social gathering within the Constitutional Court docket towards the Election Fee’s (EC) suggestion to disband the social gathering over the 191 million baht mortgage from its chief Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit.
— Thai PBS Information
Ex-senator Rosana announces her candidature for Bangkok governor
Former senator and shopper safety campaigner Rosana Tositrakul has introduced her intention to compete within the forthcoming Bangkok governor’s election as an unbiased candidate.
— Thai PBS Information
‘We Will Not Retreat,’ Thanathorn Says at Protest, Promising Another Next Month
Future Ahead chief Thanathorn Juangruangruangkit instructed a number of hundreds of his supporters at a rally Saturday night that the folks would not put up with political injustice.
— Khaosod English
“Phuket’s economy is shrinking” – University report
“Phuket’s economic system is shrinking.” A report launched by the native Prince of Songkla College reveals some disturbing developments for the once-booming tropical paradise.
— The Thaiger
Thailand anti drunk driving campaign heats up, ten driving tips list released
Varied businesses have launched a no-drunk-driving marketing campaign through the New 12 months pageant, to boost consciousness of social accountability amongst automobile drivers.
— The Pattaya Information
Justice minister says he’ll speed up kratom decriminalisation
Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin says he’ll pace up the decriminalisation of kratom, after researchers registered patents for kratom-based medicines in Japan and the US.
— The Thaiger
PM urges people to visit the Walking Streets on Silom and Yaowaraj
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is urging everybody to go to the pedestrianized Strolling Streets created on Silom, Yaowaraj and Khao Sarn roads for enjoyable, scrumptious meals, to take photos, to get pleasure from dwell music or to simply enhance their vitality.
— Thai PBS Information
Three men abandon van packed with drugs in Bangkok
Three males have deserted a luxurious passenger van within the Bang Khun Thian space of Bangkok. It was packed stuffed with methamphetamine drugs.
— The Thaiger
Police hunt suspect for stabbing ex-girlfriend at work
Police in Chonburi province are looking a suspect over the stabbing his ex-girlfriend while she was at work.
Justice minister says he’ll speed up kratom decriminalisation
Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin says he’ll pace up the decriminalisation of kratom, after researchers registered patents for kratom-based medicines in Japan and the US. Kratom is an area plant, associated to espresso, whose leaves are nonetheless categorized as a narcotic in Thailand.
— The Thaiger
“This is just the beginning” – Thanathorn warns the government
He tried to do it legitimately by operating for workplace within the March election. His social gathering carried out above expectations, garnering the third highest variety of votes after lower than 12 months of existence.
— The Thaiger
Thailand plans to promote “home lodge” places for foreign visitors next year
Thailand plans to advertise the so-called “residence lodge” locations for international guests to remain and really feel the community-based methods of lifetime of the locals.
— Xinhuanet
Songkran for UNESCO List: Gov’t Eyes Joint Submission With China
After the UN acknowledged Thai therapeutic massage because the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, the federal government mentioned Friday it could submit conventional Thai New 12 months pageant to the listing subsequent yr.
— Khaosod English
GSB readies refinancing loans for credit card debt
Authorities Financial savings Financial institution (GSB) plans to launch refinancing loans for bank card debt, geared toward assuaging the monetary burden for debtors with fee historical past.
— Bangkok Publish
Steel industry petitions for state help
4 metal associations have referred to as on the federal government to assist promote the usage of regionally made metal merchandise in infrastructure growth initiatives.
— Bangkok Publish
Cambodian electric company worker suffers serious electric shock in Pattaya
A Cambodian man has sustained severe accidents from electrical shock whereas engaged on a pole in Pattaya as we speak. Rescue staff have been notified of the incident at 2:40PM close to Soi Korpai on Thep Prasit Street. Rescue staff and The Pattaya Information rushed to the scene to seek out the injured social gathering who was later recognized as […]
— The Pattaya Information
Thailand Elite Card eyes B1.5bn in revenue
Thailand Privilege Card Co, the operator of Thailand Elite Card, has outlined plans to deal with 5 profitable markets in Asia-Pacific and Europe with the purpose of promoting 2,460 playing cards and producing 1.5 billion baht in income in 2020.
— Bangkok Publish
Opinion: Confessions of a Thai “Nation-Hater”
A brand new malice is threatening Thailand. These in concern name members of the brand new cult “nation-haters” or phuak chang chart in Thai.
— Khaosod English
Plant-based meat alternatives gain popularity in a fertile Asian market
Being a vegetarian, or vegan, within the land of smiles is a problem. There are some wonderful vegetarian choices opening up, significantly within the vacationer zones of Thailand.
— The Thaiger
Surat Thani fisherman missing after falling off boat last night
Khaosod English Police and rescue crews are nonetheless looking for a fisherman lacking since final night time.
— The Thaiger
Three men abandon van packed with drugs in Bangkok
Three males have deserted a luxurious passenger van within the Bang Khun Thian space of Bangkok. It was packed stuffed with methamphetamine drugs.
— The Thaiger
12 year-old ‘Milk’ wins drone racing title again
Wanraya Milk Wannapong continued her mastery in drone racing by retaining the crown in a world competitors in China.
— Bangkok Publish
14 year old arrested as gunman in Yala murder
A 14 yr previous boy is accused of taking pictures a forestry official within the southern Thai province of Yala, in line with police who arrested three suspects on Saturday, together with the alleged mastermind.
— The Thaiger
Police hunt suspect for stabbing ex-girlfriend at work
Police in Chonburi province are looking a suspect over the stabbing his ex-girlfriend while she was at work.
— The Thaiger
Pattaya couple seriously injured in hit and run, she calls for driver to turn himself in and be held accountable
An injured girl from an area bike accident has referred to as for successful and run pickup truck driver to take accountability yesterday afternoon.
— The Pattaya Information
Free entry to Nong Nooch Garden for January…but there is a catch…Thai residents of certain provinces only
Nong Nooch Tropical Backyard in Pattaya, Chonburi, has launched a month-to-month free entry marketing campaign.
— The Pattaya Information
1 killed, 1 injured in Prachin Buri crash
A person was killed and one other significantly injured after a automobile and a pick-up collided head-on in Si Mahaphot district of this Central province east of Bangkok on Sunday morning, police mentioned.
— Bangkok Publish
Pathum Thani sets target to be Asean-wide food hub
Each province has its personal distinctive promoting level. Some, comparable to Kanchanaburi, Chiang Mai or Phuket, current themselves as prime vacationer locations, whereas others, comparable to Nong Khai, place themselves as border commerce cities.
— Bangkok Publish
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