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Tue, 22 Nov 2022 15:15:00 +0700Prayut's future still under wraps after report of crucial meeting
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's political future remained under wraps on Tuesday, with key members of the Sam Mitr faction of the Palang Pracharath party (PPRP) tight-lipped over the prospect of his joining the Ruam Thai Sang Chart party led by Pi...
Tue, 22 Nov 2022 14:01:00 +0700Navy prepared to pull out of sub purchase from China
The navy is prepared to pull out of its submarine purchase project with China if the conditions of the procurement are unfavourable, the navy commander-in-chief said on Tuesday.
Tue, 22 Nov 2022 06:37:00 +0700AI to help crush online fraud
Wisit Wisitsora-at, newly appointed permanent secretary for digital economy and society (DES), says his priority task is to stamp out rampant fraudulent activity online.
Tue, 22 Nov 2022 06:22:00 +0700Chuwit hands 'triad details' to ministry
Former politician and massage parlour tycoon Chuwit Kamolvisit has urged the Justice Ministry to probe major Chinese triad gangs believed to be laundering money through "grey businesses" in the country.
Tue, 22 Nov 2022 05:37:00 +0700Talks aimed at quashing Ponzi fraud
The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) and the Finance Ministry have discussed methods to strengthen their efforts to prevent Ponzi schemes, says Fiscal Policy Office director-general Pornchai Thiraveja.
Tue, 22 Nov 2022 05:33:00 +0700Senate to study referendum
Senators have voted in favour of forming a panel to study a motion to organise a referendum that could pave the way for a rewrite of the entire constitution.
Tue, 22 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0700Macron factor raises tourism hopes
The sight of French President Emmanuel Macron popping up at attractions in Bangkok last week has kindled hope his presence could add shine to the country's fast-recovering tourism industry.
Tue, 22 Nov 2022 04:33:00 +0700New Covid travel fears
Tourism operators are closely monitoring Covid flare-ups in many countries as the situation may interrupt travel sentiment during the upcoming high season.
Tue, 22 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0700Apec ends, MPs sharpen knives
With the Apec summit now over and the House of Representatives entering its final stretch, the political temperature is set to rise with a number of issues to be closely watched.
Mon, 21 Nov 2022 14:56:00 +0700Digital TV group complains about World Cup broadcast quota
Representatives of the Association of Digital Television Broadcasting on Monday protested against the Sports Authority of Thailand's "unfair" allocation of World Cup match live broadcasts.