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TAT targets higher tourist spending
TAT targets higher tourist spending
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) plans to overhaul its strategy to stimulate spending per person, which significantly dropped following the pandemic, with foreign expenditure falling from an average of B50,000 to B42,000.
ONE reveals landmark Sky Sports partnership
ONE reveals landmark Sky Sports partnership
MMA: ONE Championship has announced an exclusive partnership with UK broadcast giant Sky Sports.
Prinn dodges charge of molestation
Prinn dodges charge of molestation
BANGKOK: The Criminal Court yesterday (Dec 14) acquitted Prinn Panitchpakdi, a former deputy leader of the Democrat Party, in a case in which he was accused of committing an indecent act on a 17-year-old girl in 2018 due to the statute of limitations having expired.
Phuket prepares tourism roadshows for Middle East
Phuket prepares tourism roadshows for Middle East
PHUKET: The Phuket Tourist Association will arrange tourist promotion roadshows in Saudi Arabia and Oman after impressive recent growth in tourist numbers from those areas, PTA President Thaneth Tantipiriyakij, said on Tuesday (Dec 12).
FAT, FIFA collaborate to lift women’s game
FAT, FIFA collaborate to lift women’s game
FOOTBALL: The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) has once again demonstrated its resolve to continuously develop women’s game and increase its popularity in the country.
Ishii takes over War Elephants’ reins
Ishii takes over War Elephants’ reins
FOOTBALL: The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) signed a contract with Japan’s Masatada Ishii yesterday (Dec 12) to coach the country’s national team for an undisclosed fee.
Returning Thai workers allocated B750mn budget
Returning Thai workers allocated B750mn budget
BANGKOK: The Cabinet has approved a budget of B750 million earmarked for compensating Thai workers who have returned from Israel, government spokesman Chai Wacharonke said yesterday (Dec 12).
Bars to open until 6am on Jan 1
Bars to open until 6am on Jan 1
BANGKOK: Places of entertainment will be allowed to remain open all night for the New Year celebrations, until 6am on Jan 1, the Interior Ministry announced yesterday (Dec 11).
Daily minimum wage to rise by 2.4%
Daily minimum wage to rise by 2.4%
BANGKOK: The daily minimum wage for Thai workers nationwide is set to rise from Jan 1, 2024 ‒ and the new rates will vary from province to province, ranging from B330 to B370, according to the labour ministry.
4am pubs to impose drunk driver curbs
4am pubs to impose drunk driver curbs
BANGKOK: The National Alcohol Beverage Policy Committee has ordered pubs and restaurants opening until 4am, which comes into effect on Friday (Dec 15), to open sobering-up areas and prevent drunk customers from driving.
Srettha vows to improve education system amid poor scores
Srettha vows to improve education system amid poor scores
BANGKOK: All past governments must take responsibility for the poor results of Thai students in recent international tests, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
Chinese woman questioned over ’dangerous’ Soi Nana video
Chinese woman questioned over ’dangerous’ Soi Nana video
BANGKOK: A Chinese woman, who posted a video clip on TikTok while walking in Soi Nana off Sukhumvit road, expressing concerns about the safety of nighttime strolls in Bangkok, has been questioned by immigration police regarding her motives.
Thailand makes climate-finance pitch in Dubai
Thailand makes climate-finance pitch in Dubai
BANGKOK: Thailand has called for further action from its partners to achieve the goal of US$100 billion in climate finance by 2025, saying it is crucial for helping developing nations to reach their climate targets.
Loan sharks now targeted by Srettha
Loan sharks now targeted by Srettha
BANGKOK: The government has declared a crackdown on illegal loans and loan sharks as a national priority.
Visa-free access to China sought
Visa-free access to China sought
BANGKOK: Thailand is asking China to grant visa exemptions for Thai tourists with a government panel set to travel to the country to discuss the matter by the end of this month.
Nepotism questions raised about Phuket police promotions
Nepotism questions raised about Phuket police promotions
BANGKOK: Move Forward Party MP Rangsiman Rome has demanded an explanation about how a police officer who happens to be a nephew of Thaksin Shinawatra’s ex-wife managed to secure the top job with the immigration police at Phuket airport.
Revenue likely to miss target by B300bn
Revenue likely to miss target by B300bn
BANGKOK: Tourism revenue this year is likely to tally B2.07 trillion, missing the target set by the state by B300 billion because of sluggish international receipts, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Songkran wins Unesco recognition
Songkran wins Unesco recognition
BANGKOK: The Songkran festival has been formally recognised as an Intangible Cultural Heritage event by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco).
Government nod for ‘CEO governors’
Government nod for ‘CEO governors’
BANGKOK: The Cabinet has agreed in principle to grant all provincial governors authority broadly equivalent to that of a company CEO, as part of the government’s decentralisation policy.
Nualphan joins the race for top FAT office
Nualphan joins the race for top FAT office
FOOTBALL: Thailand national team manager Nualphan Lamsam has claimed she has the support of 60 Thai league clubs in her bid to become the next president of the Football Association of Thailand (FAT).