Court hears more testimonies from Yingluck’s witnesses in rice mortgage case
national June 29, 2017 16:48

The rice mortgage case involving embattled former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra was back in court on Thursday as a few more of her witnesses went to testify in the 13th round of hearings. The court is scheduled to rule after 15 rounds.

The project is located on 25 rai of government land near the island’s northernmost tip. Photo: Phuket PR

Gov announces plans to relaunch moribund Phuket Gateway
national June 29, 2017 16:46

PHUKET: The Phuket governor has announced plans to renovate and re-brand the ‘Phuket Gateway’ as a tourist landmark by converting it into a shopping outlet selling Phuket-based products.

Photo from: Surakiti Peangsangan
Durian auction fetches record price
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An open auction for several varieties of Thai durians fetched a record price of US$58,000. Proceeds from the auction are channeled to charity.  

Photo from: Surakiti Peangsangan

Facebook post prompts rescue of dog from BTS tracks in late night drama
national June 29, 2017 15:55

A dog that fell onto the tracks of the BTS skytrain at Ploenchit station was rescued late Wednesday night.

Army chief General Chalermchai Sitthisart

Army ready for public hearings on ‘social contract’
national June 29, 2017 16:02

The Army is ready to hold public hearings on the so-called “social contract” draft once the supreme committee on reform, reconciliation, and national strategy, chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, approves it, possibly at the meeting next week, Army chief General Chalermchai Sitthisart said on Thursday.

The drill was held to promote tourist safety and improve the skills of rescue staff under pressure. Photo: Navy 3

Deputy PM kicks off tourist safety drill in Phuket
national June 29, 2017 15:18

PHUKET: The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) Third Area Command held its annual rescue and safety drill for tourists at the Marine National Park Operations Center yesterday.

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national Jun 29,2017 18:30
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Corporate Jun 29,2017 06:54
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In harmony for the King
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The Stanford Chamber Chorale from the US will sing in Thai tonight in tribute to Both Rama IX and Rama X
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German Chef Stefan Heilemann from the two Michelin-starred restaurant Ecco in Zurich will be a guest chef at Banyan Tree Bangkok’s sky-high dining venue Vertigo TOO from July 29 to August 1.
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Ananda Hua Hin Resort & Spa, a Compass Hospitality-managed property, ratchets up the luxury stakes in Thailand’s A-list seaside destination by introducing the first lagoon pool villas to Hua Hin, complete with exclusive private lounge facilities available
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Optimist World Championship breaks record to welcome 280 sailors from 62 countries
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‘Appropriate’ events allowed during month of Royal cremation ceremonies
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Kingdom Grieves Jun 26,2017 12:50
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Kingdom Grieves Jun 24,2017 11:10
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Kingdom Grieves Jun 23,2017 14:39
An exhibition of stamps related to HM the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej at the Grand Postal Building in Bangkok’s Bang Rak district yesterday.

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