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Fri, 04 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +0700Students' exam data sold on web
The Council of University Presidents of Thailand (CUPT) on Thursday admitted that the personal information of over 23,000 students who took part in last year's examinations was leaked and sold on the internet by hackers.
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0700City governor hopeful faces probe
Suchatvee Suwansawat, a candidate in Bangkok's gubernatorial race, is now facing a probe by the House committee on corruption and misconduct prevention and suppression over a complaint accusing him of unusual wealth and malfeasance, said Move Forward...
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0700Nate applies for NACC membership
Former deputy attorney-general Nate Naksuk on Thursday applied to be a member of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) at the Secretariat of the Senate.
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 04:32:00 +0700Oil price hike hits airlines' profits
The oil price surge has taken a toll on airlines' profitability, disrupting the opportunity to capitalise on rising domestic demand.
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 04:00:00 +0700Somkid eyed for PM race
Former deputy prime minister Somkid Jatusripitak is being approached to serve as a candidate for prime minister under the banner of the newly-formed Sang Anakhot Thai Party (Building Thailand's Future), according to one of the party's founders.
Thu, 03 Feb 2022 07:01:00 +0700Push for bubbles amid tourism drive
The Tourism and Sports Ministry plans to continue travel bubble discussions with short-haul destinations following this week's resumption of the Test & Go scheme.
Thu, 03 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +0700New species of tarantula found in Tak
A new genus of tarantula has been discovered atop a mountain at an altitude above 1,000 metres in Tak province.
Wed, 02 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0700Long-stay visa becomes sole enticement
The government has vowed to woo affluent foreigners for lengthy stays, specifically aiming for the wealthy, retirees, remote workers and experts, with the aim of boosting the economy and investment in the country.
Wed, 02 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0700Dam plans threaten forests
Two of Thailand's World Heritage sites are at risk of getting downgraded as they face threats from development projects being pursued by the government, environmentalists warn.
Wed, 02 Feb 2022 04:55:00 +0700P-Move group gets cabinet attention
The cabinet on Tuesday agreed with proposals submitted by the People's Network for a Just Society (P-Move) to address longstanding conflicts including land ownership disputes and community rights to manage local resources, deputy government spokeswom...