Chuwit entitled to 5% of assets seized from triads, says minister
Former politician Chuwit Kamolvisit praised as an exemplary citizen for exposing illegal businesses run by Chinese triads in Thailand and is entitled to 5% of the assets confiscated from the gangsters.
NBTC demands return of World Cup TV money
Telecom regulator gives Sports Authority of Thailand 15 days to return 600 million baht contributed for World Cup TV rights, saying must-carry rule has been breached.
Industry group knocks Pheu Thai's 600B minimum wage
The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) is opposing the Pheu Thai Party's pledge to raise the daily minimum wage to 600 baht because it could affect the business sector's competitiveness.
PPRP bigwigs test Mingkwan
Mingkwan Sangsuwan who joined the ruling Palang Pracharath Party, faces a challenge from key figures within the party over its choice of prime ministerial candidates.
Top brass 'took bribes' for triad visas
Three former division commanders of the Immigration Bureau alleged to have taken bribes in exchange for approving applications for non-immigrant visas for at least 3,325 Chinese nationals.
Local banks forecast to move this week
Local banks are expected to raise interest rates this week following the Bank of Thailand's recent policy rate hike, while borrowers could face a normalisation of loan rates for next year.
Economists upbeat on 2023
Thailand's economic outlook remains positive for next year despite global headwinds, according to economists.
Pheu Thai clarifies wage-hike pledge
The Pheu Thai Party has clarified its election campaign promise to lift the daily minimum wage to 600 baht after it ran into heavy criticism.
10m foreign tourist target nears
The economy remains firmly on a path towards economic recovery despite growing uncertainties from inflation, geopolitical risks and a potential global recession: the finance minister.
An escape to another world
For holidaymakers wanting a feel of Europe or Japan, a quick drive to Pak Chong and Khao Yai National Park is all you need.
Progressive Movement's charter amendment bill voted down
A joint sitting of parliament votes down the Progressive Movement's bill to change the constitution and decentralise control of local government.
Thousands of illegal cryptocurrency mining units seized
Special investigators have seized about 3,500 smuggled cryptocurrency-mining units operating from rented buildings in Bangkok and Nonthaburi and stealing vast amounts of electricity.
Inflation slowing as supply increases
Improved food supply and price controls help rein in the soaring cost of living, with inflation slowing for the third consecutive month.
Policy-level corruption rife, anti-graft body says
Policy-level corruption remains rife in Thailand despite progress being made to address the issue, according to the Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand (ACT).
Pheu Thai's promise to hike wages under fire
The Pheu Thai Party kicked off its election campaign with promises of lifting the daily minimum wage to 600 baht and the minimum monthly salary for those with a bachelor's degree to 25,000 baht.
Travel agents urge region to reopen
Ongoing travel restrictions and entry requirements in some countries are the most critical obstacles to expanding the tourism sector.
More international flights to be sought
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha ordered the Transport Ministry to directly contact international airlines to increase flights into the country following a surge in demand.
Mingkwan tipped to be PPRP's prime minister pick
Mingkwan Sangsuwan, former leader of the New Economics Party (NEP), who officially joined the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) on Tuesday, is expected to be named one of its prime ministerial candidates.
Prayut wants to remain as prime minister for 2 more years
Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha says he wants to stay prime minister another two years after the next general election, and then find a suitable successor.
3 killed in repeat bombing at recent train derailment site
Three railway workers killed, four injured when another bomb explodes at the site of Saturday's railway bombing in Sadao district.
