Education Ministry leaves hairstyles for schools to decide
The Education Ministry says it is leaving each school to make its own decision on hairstyles for pupils amid a call by "bad students" to end mandatory short haircuts.
Red Bull case prosecutor Nate discharged from civil service
The prosecutor who dropped a charge of reckless driving causing death in the infamous Red Bull-heir hit-and-run case, Nate Naksuk, ordered discharged from the civil service.
5,633 new Covid cases, 45 more deaths
Daily case figures rose on Tuesday, after five days of steady decreases, and the coronavirus-related death toll was also up, from 38 to 45, health officials reported on Wednesday.
Explainer: Is Thai supply chain anchored to China?
Port lockdowns in the Middle Kingdom have ensnarled shipments and made producers rethink where to source raw materials.
Summit guests ponder ways to revive floored aviation sector
Thailand has proposed a regional Covid-19 vaccine certificate as a means to facilitate travel between Asean countries.
Smiles not hugs as classes restart
Students adjust to new normal as onsite learning resumes with Covid rules after 2-year break.
Private sector applauds decreasing excise levy
The business sector has welcomed the government's latest decision to cut the diesel excise tax by 5 baht per litre for two months, claiming if diesel prices were left unharnessed, it would add to people's hardships and negatively affect the country's exports.
Outlook brighter for cash-strapped THAI
Thai Airways International (THAI) has posted a 155% increase in revenue and a narrower loss in the first quarter of this year.
Anand calls for charter based on people's rights
Former prime minister Anand Panyarachun has called for a new constitution to be drawn up to ensure full democracy and people's fundamental rights.
Saudi ties may yield 200k jobs
Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai says Saudi Arabia is expected to provide about 200,000 vacancies for Thai workers.
Diesel tax cut increased, extended
The cabinet extends and increases the cut in excise tax on standard diesel for another two months, but no respite for other fuels.
Daily Covid cases, deaths plummet, govt says Tuesday
Tuesday Covid bulletin: New cases fall for the fifth day to 3,893 - the lowest since Jan 4th, before the Omicron wave began; deaths drop from 54 to 38, the fewest since early March.
TAT eager to increase domestic tourism market in H1
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) plans to spur 80 million domestic trips in the first half this year as the downward trend in new Covid infections helps rebuild local travel sentiment.
Succour for the homeless
With Bangkok's governor election just around the corner, most candidates have highlighted several issues in their campaigns. Yet one topic remains mostly unaddressed -- the homeless.
Economy needs clear pathway: Somkid
A leader must have a clear vision to bring Thailand out of its economic crisis, said former deputy prime minister Somkid Jatusripitak at a public lecture on Sunday.
Public split on pension payout
While some believe Social Security Act changes will help relieve economic hardship, others say it creates an unnecessary financial burden.
From sports star to coach
Thai-American Trecia Roberts is hard at work training a new generation of runners.
Fresh start seeds new trade deals
The government is planning to import fertilisers from Saudi Arabia to ensure an adequate supply during the peak planting season, amid shortages.
In Cannes, it's cinema as usual
The Cannes Film Festival returns to its usual mid-May slot, keyed up and fully prepped to show the world that it's cinema, and the cinema business, as usual.
5,238 new Covid cases, 40 more deaths
Thailand had 40 more Covid-19 fatalities and 5,238 new cases during the previous 24 hours, with another 3,445 positive results from antigen tests.
