PM's tenure review approaches
The opposition's petition calling for a definitive ruling on when Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha's eight-year premiership should end is expected to be forwarded to the Constitutional Court for a review on Monday.
Visas extended to boost tourism
The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has approved longer visas for foreign visitors to the country from Oct 1 until March 31.
Covid-19 to be declared endemic in October
The government will declare Covid-19 endemic in October, and from November responsibility for dealing with it will devolve to provincial disease committees, a spokesman says.
Ousted leader to leave next week
Ex-Sri Lanka president Gotabaya Rajapaksa will reportedly leave Thailand to return to the island nation next week.
Irate Thai tourists seek tour refunds
Thai tourists file complaints with the Tourism Department demanding tour operators refund them a total of B1.4m after they were refused entry to South Korea.
Group wants opinions on Gen Prayut's tenure
Academics and media outlets are the public to take part in an online poll to express opinions on the dispute over when Prime Minister Prayut's tenure ends.
City to rezone nightspots
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) plans to work with the Metropolitan Police Bureau to revise zoning for night entertainment venues.
New bill outlines limits on ganja use
People will be allowed to grow no more than 15 cannabis plants for household use while selling and advertising cannabis and cannabis-based products online and in vending machines will be prohibited.
BRN claims responsibility for attacks on convenience stores in South
The separatist BRN movement claims responsibility for the wave of attacks on convenience stores in the far South, saying these chain stores are destroying the economies of local communities.
Digital lottery vendors given option to sell below 80 baht
The Government Lottery Office gives vendors of digital tickets the option of discounting the price below the official 80 baht for the Sept 1 draw.
Warning issued over DeFi transactions
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is warning investors to exercise caution when making decentralised finance (DeFi) transactions.
Anutin open to more relaxed laws on pot
Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said that further liberalisation of cannabis for recreational use is possible in the future if the public accepted it.
Nightlife eyes longer opening hours
Khao San Road could see night entertainment venues open until 4am after the government held talks with local businesses.
New pacts cement India-Thai relations
Thailand's Foreign Affairs Ministry and India's Ministry of External Affairs co-hosted a signing ceremony for two memoranda of understanding to improve bilateral ties.
BoI receives 784 applications in first half
Companies filed 784 applications for investment promotion during the first six months of 2022, an increase of 4%, but the combined investment value dropped by 42%.
Thaksin says no secret deal with PPRP
Former prime minister Thaksin denies brokering a deal with the Palang Pracharath Party and the Pheu Thai Party to form a coalition government after the next election.
PM 'will not' dissolve House
Gen Prayut will not dissolve the House and will carry on working until the end of this tenure, says the government spokesman.
Opposition petitions for court ruling on Gen Prayut's tenure
The opposition files a petition for a Constitutional Court judgement on when Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s eight-year tenure in office ends, and warns that a speculated early dissolution could leave a leadership vacuum.
Arson, bomb attacks at 17 spots in South
Insurgents launch coordinated bomb and arson strikes on convenience stores and petrol stations in three southern border provinces, causing considerable property damage.
Owner of Mountain B pub taken to Pattaya Court
The owner of Mountain B pub taken to Pattaya Provincial Court, facing arraignment over the fire at the pub that has claimed 19 lives and left many other patrons grievously burned.
