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Tue, 29 Nov 2022 14:53:00 +0700
Man angered by noise admits firing shots at school
A man facing a charge of attempted murder after 18 gunshots were fired into a primary school's grounds on Sunday has allegedly explained that he was angered by the daily noise from the school’s morning activities. There were no injuries.

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 06:14:00 +0700
More red-shirt leaders join Pheu Thai ranks
Two former leaders of the now-dissolved United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) have officially joined the Pheu Thai Party.

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0700
Govt to mull more stimuli for New Year
The Finance Ministry will on Tuesday submit to the cabinet for consideration a series of economic stimulus packages to boost consumer spending during the New Year period, a ministry source said.

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 05:11:00 +0700
Tourist arrivals set to slow next year
The tourism sector might be challenged by a slow market in the second quarter next year as there will be no more pent-up demand which fuelled the market this year, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0700
Weed shops to provide smoke spots
Cannabis sellers on Khao San Road will be told they must operate their own smoking places to help keep the local environment free of the pungent smell of marijuana. The newly built Plantopia zone is one such venue that will allow cannabis sales and s...

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 04:55:00 +0700
EIC downgrades growth forecast for 2023
The Economic Intelligence Center (EIC), a research unit under Siam Commercial Bank, has slashed its 2023 GDP growth projection for Thailand due to the global economic slowdown and the increased likelihood of a recession in developed economies.

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 04:31:00 +0700
Free laptops for poor students
The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry plans to distribute 13 million free laptops to poor students between 2023 and 2027 under its action plan for the Smart Thailand scheme.

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0700
PPRP and UTN are 'like one'
Deputy Prime Minister and Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader Prawit Wongsuwon has downplayed reports of party MPs seeking to defect to the United Thai Nation Party (UTN), saying the two parties are "like one".

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 19:34:00 +0700
Raise your guard against dangerous new Covid wave, govt warns
Health authorities are urging people to raise their guard against Covid-19 as infections rise sharply and new strains multiply amid gatherings and an influx of foreign arrivals.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 15:48:00 +0700
World Cup broadcasts complaint filed with court
A complaint was filed with the Administrative Court on Monday accusing the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) and the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) of failing to ensure everyone could watch live World Cup matches.



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