Court favours Thaksin in B17bn tax case
The Central Tax Court has ruled in favour of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, saying he doesn't owe 17 billion baht in tax over the 2006 sale of a stake in Shin Corp.
Deadly blaze pub owner gets bail
Pattaya court approves conditional bail for the owner of Mountain B pub, where a fire claimed 15 lives and injured 38 others - as he promises compensation for all victims.
Five confirmed cases of antibody-resistant Covid
There are now five confirmed infections in Thailand of the antibody-resistant sub-variant of Covid-19, BA.2.75, and health authorities are closely watching its development.
Safety issues at 83 Bangkok nightspots
City Hall inspectors found safety issues at 83 nightspots in Bangkok, including some with inadequate emergency exits for patrons - but most of them remain open.
Easy loans for all
Major banks have continued to tap the underbanked, aiming to promote financial inclusion and further expand their customer base.
One-man fraud machine costs victims B76m
Renting out luxury cars can be a risky business.
City Hall refuses to be sunk by floods
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration is preparing a major redevelopment of the capital's drainage system to increase its drainage capacity.
Borrowers prepare to take a hit
A rate rise this week could inflict even more pain on society.
Bangkok Metropolitan Administration to levy land taxes in full
City Hall is planning to fully collect land and building taxes on land used for agricultural purposes after landlords and property owners allegedly exploited tax cuts.
Prep required for cybersecurity rules
The National Cyber Security Agency is urging organisations associated with critical information infrastructure to accelerate efforts to comply with two upcoming regulations regarding minimal requirements for their cyberdefence practices and responsibility for their sectoral computer emergency response teams.
Green Line extension no longer free
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration plans to start charging fares on the extension sections of the BTS Green Line in mid-September. The maximum fare will be capped at 59 baht per ride.
Paetongtarn says father Thaksin wants reconciliation
Paetongtarn Shinawatra told supporters her father Thaksin wants to return to Thailand amid a reconciliation between opposing forces.
Fatal fire pub owner detained, admits guilt
The owner of the pub in Sattahip district of Chon Buri that burned down at 1am Friday, killing 15, confessed to all charges and was detained.
State-funded hard drugs hit streets
The place where Chris gets his fentanyl is bright and airy, all blond wood and exposed brick. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable about the potency of the pills he can crush, cook and inject.
Emerging monkeypox threat
Given the apparent rise in monkeypox infections, the Ministry of Public Health has come under pressure to formulate control and treatment measures.
BMA plans to relax uniform rule
City Hall will relax regulations to allow students enrolled in 437 schools under its supervision to don casual wear once a week, says deputy Bangkok governor Sanont Wangsangboon.
83 Bangkok pubs shuttered over safety concerns
Bangkok governor says 83 nightspots in the capital have been closed so far amid stepped-up safety checks following the fire that took 15 lives at a pub in Sattahip.
Asean: No Myanmar junta at summits unless peace progress
Asean has decided that Myanmar's ruling generals would remain barred from any of its meetings until they show progress on a peace plan.
Thailand's digital agility hits rock bottom
Thailand has been ranked at the bottom of nine Asia-Pacific markets for digital agility, based on a study commissioned by Workday, a provider of enterprise cloud applications.
Opening hours for entertainment venues to be revised
The Tourism and Sports Minister is planning to propose new opening hours for entertainment venues, allowing them to open until 4am to revitalise tourism sentiment during the upcoming high season.
