BANGKOK: Thailand’s proposed B450 foreign tourist fee is being fast-tracked towards Cabinet consideration after a public consultation found that 80.50% of respondents supported the draft measure.
BANGKOK: Thailand’s proposed B450 foreign tourist fee is being fast-tracked towards Cabinet consideration after a public consultation found that 80.50% of respondents supported the draft measure.
Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra testified at the Central Tax Court seeking temporary protection of his assets, including two bullet‑proof cars, amid a Revenue Department demand for 17.6 billion baht in taxes on the sale of Shin Corp shares. He warned that if the seized vehicles are auctioned he would need costly replacements, and argued the tax claim duplicates a previous 46 billion baht settlement, calling for a fairness review. The court is scheduled to rule on November 16.
Doctor Nueng Healthy Hero warns that fatty liver disease often shows no symptoms until it progresses to cirrhosis or liver cancer. He advises watching for dietary habits such as high intake of sugary and starchy foods and lack of exercise, and recommends proper weight loss to reverse the condition. A case study cited a patient who lost weight from 85 to 63 kilograms, eliminating the fatty liver.
Senior Buddhist monks presided over an eye‑opening ceremony for Buddha statues at the World Horticulture Expo site in Udon Thani, with government officials overseeing the rites. The event aimed to bless the expo grounds and link Buddhist heritage with the natural landscape ahead of the exhibition’s opening. Officials said the preparations will enhance visitors’ experience by offering learning, relaxation, and spiritual tranquility.
A 21 year old university student has been arrested in Pathum Thani after allegedly tricking a close friend into investing 351,000 baht in fake procurement deals linked to a local government office. Police arrested Chayada today, October 7, at the ground floor of a condominium in Prachathipat subdistrict, Thanyaburi district. She was wanted under a … The story Pathum Thani student accused of 351k baht procurement scam as seen on Thaiger News.
CPF is holding a fundraising event from October 7–9 at its Silom tower to sell food products at special prices, with proceeds going to buy physical‑therapy equipment for Baan Phaew Hospital in Samut Sakorn, which was damaged by a fire last September. Shoppers say they appreciate the quality and prices, and feel good knowing their purchases help the hospital and patients. The campaign runs daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and is part of CPF’s broader effort to support disaster‑hit hospitals nationwide.
A pickup truck carrying villagers to a funeral veered off a steep road and crashed down a hillside in Wiang Chae, Chiang Rai, killing a 15‑year‑old boy and injuring ten others. The driver, identified as the assistant village headman, lost control on the bend, causing the vehicle to tumble. Emergency crews rescued the victims and took them to Wiang Chae Hospital while authorities investigate the cause.
Thailand's Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation has clarified that tenants can register for flood relief using the actual house number they rent, even if they don't know the official registration code. For properties split into multiple rooms under a single house number, each tenant will receive aid after local officials verify occupancy and flood damage. Relief payments will be made to 10,453 households on October 9, with inquiries directed to the DDPM hotline 1784.
CP Group announced it wants 30% of its employees to become innovators and will use AI to turn ideas into real results at the CP Innovation Exposition 2026. The expo, also known as the Buabuan Innovation Expo, will be held October 20‑22, 2026 at True Digital Park under the theme “Future Fest: Rise Together, Innovate Beyond”. Dr. Aschaw Taelanon stressed that innovation has been a core driver of the group’s 105‑year growth across sectors from agriculture to digital services.
Thailand’s wheelchair racing stars Pongsakon Payoy and Athiwat Phaengneung are aiming to break world records and lead the nation to up to six gold medals at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Japan. The team of 265 athletes will travel on chartered flights and stay in hotels near the venues, with strong medal hopes also in table tennis, fencing, shooting and weightlifting.
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittiput said the city’s planned water retention ponds at Klongbon and Bang Chan would cost 11 billion baht but offer poor drainage efficiency, making them poor value. He noted the projects are not royal initiatives but stem from the city’s own 'monkey cheek' flood‑management concept after the 2011 floods, and that upgrading the existing Nong Bon pond would cost less and hold more water. He also denied any conflict of interest, explaining his former firm’s land opposition was made before his tenure and followed proper procedure.
