PHUKET: Hotel occupancy in this island province after Songkran is expected to be around 60% with more Chinese arrivals even though the low season is approaching, say industry executives.Continue Reading
Former deputy prime minister Amnuay Viravan died of pneumonia on Tuesday afternoon at the age of 90.Continue Reading
Caretaker Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, who is also defence minister, said his policy for conscription is to improve draftees’ education and provide them with occupational training and the discipline to be valued members of society.Continue Reading
There were 2,203 road accidents, causing 264 deaths and 2,208 injuries, during the Songkran Festival from April 11-17, according to official figures released on Tuesday.Continue Reading
A former beauty contestant is among six suspects arrested over the abduction and B3.93 million baht ransom of her wealthy former Chinese boyfriend.Continue Reading
SAMUT PRAKAN: A man posing as a customer entered a gold shop at a department store in Bang Sao Thong district, looked at some necklaces and then snatched up four of them before fleeing, police said.Continue Reading
The ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) has pledged to intensify the promotion of soft power as another key driver of the economy if the party wins the general election, set to take place on May 14 this year.Continue Reading
Former New Zealand prime minister and current member of the International Commission Against the Death Penalty, Helen Clark, has praised Thailand for decriminalising cannabis, but has also called on the country to end capital punishment, especially for those convicted of drug offences.Continue Reading
The arrest of a 53-year-old Chinese woman with Thai citizenship and a long history of alleged criminal activities means more to police than just busting a document forgery ring.Continue Reading
One of five suspects wanted by police in connection with the abduction of a Chinese man from his condominium in downtown Bangkok on Friday was arrested yesterday during the victim’s release following a ransom payment.Continue Reading