High oil prices hinder airlines' recovery
Volatile oil prices continue to cast a shadow over any recovery in the aviation sector, even as tourism shows signs of improvement as a result of border entry relaxations during the first quarter this year.
Make online casinos legal, parties urge
The leader of the Thai Local Power Party, Chutchawan Kong-u-dom, on Wednesday led smaller parties in submitting a draft amendment to the Gambling Act allowing for the legalisation of casinos and online gambling.
BMA eyes fixes as more floods loom
If the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) cannot fix the flooding problem in Bangkok then nobody can, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Wednesday.
Diesel cap per litre to stay at B32
The government will continue to cap the diesel price at 32 baht a litre thanks to the increased diesel excise tax cut of five baht a litre, says the board of the Oil Fuel Fund.
Bars push reopening
Operators of night entertainment venues will reiterate their demand for the reopening of their businesses, as the Public Health Ministry proposes to designate certain provinces as "green zones" where nightlife activities can resume.
Chadchart win may 'aid unity'
An election victory for independent governor candidate Chadchart Sittipunt on Sunday could ease intense political polarisation in the next general election, says a political scientist.
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.
