Six cops transferred in bribery probe

Six cops transferred in bribery probe Nakhon Phanom officers allegedly demanded money for release of drug suspects, drugs vanish NAKHON PHANOM: Six police officers have been transferred pending an investigation into allegations that they demanded money…

Prayut govt faces a crisis of confidence

With signs of a rift within the coalition parties, the countdown for the Prayut Chan-o-cha government has begun in advance of it completing its term by March next year. A number of untoward incidents in the past few weeks, with each coalition partner t…

Don’t let it be a train in vain

The affordability, usability and efficiency of Bangkok’s mass-transit system leaves much to be desired. As to affordability, the system — comprising BTS elevated and MRT underground trains, is not necessarily for the masses. It’s primarily a transport …

Ministry eager to soothe oil misery

Ministry eager to soothe oil misery State mulls using emergency loan funds to ease impact The Finance Ministry is considering using the remaining funds from the 500 billion baht in borrowing under the second emergency loan decree to ease the impact of …

Prayut asks for Anutin’s support

Prayut asks for Anutin’s support Rumours of split continue to circulate Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Friday asked Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, to affirm his continuing support for him and the coalition as rumours of a ri…

SPRC takes flak over second oil slick

SPRC takes flak over second oil slick Ministry asks why halt order ignored The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has criticised Star Petroleum Refining Public Company Limited (SPRC) for ignoring a command to halt work and causing a second l…

TAT launches drive to restore tourism

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is implementing its “Visit Thailand Year 2022: Amazing New Chapters” campaign to help revive the country’s tourism sector while playing a positive role in the overall economy. TAT governor Yuthasak Supasorn said …

Hopes pinned on India travel bubble

Thailand will soon initiate a travel bubble with India with the main goal of attracting high-value young Indian visitors who can make a significant contribution to the recovery of the kingdom’s tourism-dependent economy. The Centre for Covid-19 Situati…