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Tourism chiefs want better candidates
Read more: Tourism chiefs want better candidatesTourism operators have expressed doubts about the abilities of some parties’ prime ministerial candidates, urging them to appoint ministers with genuine capabilities to address severe obstacles in each sector, rather than using the position as a reward or trading on family legacies.
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New scheme seeks to lower drug costs
Read more: New scheme seeks to lower drug costsThailand is now defined as an “aged” society, with increased demand for medical services resulting in overcrowding in public hospitals.
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Border village Ban Nong Chan ‘under Thai sovereignty’
Read more: Border village Ban Nong Chan ‘under Thai sovereignty’The government has reaffirmed Thailand’s sovereignty over Ban Nong Chan, a border village in Khok Sung district of Sa Kaeo province, amid concerns that Cambodia is attempting to exploit the area as part of an encroachment attempt.
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Their Majesties to bestow ‘bravery medals’ on border defenders
Read more: Their Majesties to bestow ‘bravery medals’ on border defendersTheir Majesties the King and Queen will bestow bravery medals upon soldiers, border patrol police and ranger units serving along the Thai–Cambodian frontier, in recognition of their courage and sacrifice.
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Lotto-dispute teacher sues comedian ‘Nose’
Read more: Lotto-dispute teacher sues comedian ‘Nose’KANCHANABURI – Popular Thai comedian Udom “Nose” Taepanich is in trouble yet again with someone who doesn’t share his sense of humour. This time it is a Kanchanaburi teacher who gained notoriety during a long-running battle over a 30-million-baht lottery prize.
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Michelin-starred crab omelette eatery fined B2,000
Read more: Michelin-starred crab omelette eatery fined B2,000The Michelin-starred Raan Jay Fai restaurant in Bangkok has been fined 2,000 baht for failing to display a 4,000-baht price tag for a special version of its famous crabmeat omelette, the Department of Internal Trade said on Wednesday.
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Thai soldiers find phone clips of Cambodian troops laying landmines
Read more: Thai soldiers find phone clips of Cambodian troops laying landminesThai soldiers have found video and audio clips in a Cambodian soldier’s mobile phone showing Cambodian soldiers using anti-personnel landmines, according to the Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters.
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Activist Veera warns of border flashpoints
Read more: Activist Veera warns of border flashpointsIn December 2010, activist Veera Somkwamkid crossed into Cambodia from Thailand’s eastern province of Sa Kaeo. Little did he know at the time that he would not get to see his motherland for another four years.