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Thu, 14 Jul 2022 09:07:00 +0700Phuket hastens assistance for 900 illegally built small hotels
Phuket is speeding up help to more than 900 small hotel operators affected by closure due to their illegal construction on public land.
Thu, 14 Jul 2022 07:01:00 +0700SMEs call for suspension of planned fuel tariff increase
The Federation of Thai SMEs is asking the government to delay an increase in the fuel tariff (Ft) scheduled for September as they struggle to stay afloat amid mounting economic problems.
Thu, 14 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0700Welcome to durian country
Like many towns in Thailand's vast northern countryside, Laplae district is shrouded in myths and legends. One myth concerns dishonest men being denied entry due to their deceitful ways. Honesty is a prized characteristic here and those who lie are b...
Thu, 14 Jul 2022 05:33:00 +0700Subdued spending in second half
Most industry chiefs believe private consumption in the second half is expected to remain flat, limited by pressure from high energy prices and the prolonged pandemic.
Thu, 14 Jul 2022 05:28:00 +0700Raft of marinas eyed for new hub
The Marine Department has unveiled a plan to build marinas in six provinces along the Andaman coast and turn them into a new hub for tourism and marine transport.
Thu, 14 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0700Survivors tell tales of alcohol abuse
Jessada Yaemsabai grew up surrounded by people with drinking problems but he never imagined he would end up becoming a victim of alcohol abuse.
Thu, 14 Jul 2022 04:19:00 +0700EV buses replace old banger No.8s
City commuters will soon bid goodbye to No.8 public buses -- dubbed "Fast and Furious" for the way they are often driven -- which will be replaced by a fleet of electric air-conditioned vehicles later this year.
Thu, 14 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0700Doubt over Setthakij Thai clout
Some are asking what if any role the Setthakij Thai Party led by Thamanat Prompow can play in overthrowing the government in the upcoming no-confidence debate.
Wed, 13 Jul 2022 14:07:00 +0700Medical warning against cannabis in food
The Medical Council of Thailand has warned against the use of cannabis in food or snacks, saying it is unnecessarily increasing the load on hospital emergency services.
Wed, 13 Jul 2022 12:30:00 +07002,391 new Covid cases, 25 more deaths
There were 25 more Covid-19 fatalities and 2,391 new cases admitted to hospitals on Tuesday, the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) reported on Wednesday.