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Health officials to hand out seasonal boosters
Health officials to hand out seasonal boosters
BANGKOK: The Public Health Ministry wants this year to be the first in which people are given annual COVID-19 booster shots, similar to the seasonal flu vaccine.
Thais outclass Singapore with ease
Thais outclass Singapore with ease
FOOTBALL: Thailand kicked off their campaign for the coveted men’s football crown of the 2023 SEA Games with a convincing 3-1 victory over Singapore at Phnom Penh’s Prince Stadium yesterday (Apr 30).
PTA hails China roadshow
PTA hails China roadshow
BANGKOK: A tourism promotion roadshow in China is expected to bring at least 1.5 million Chinese travellers back to the resort island of Phuket and generate B30 billion, according to the Phuket Tourist Association (PTA) president Thaneth Tantipiriyakij.
Power bills set to fall for rest of 2023
Power bills set to fall for rest of 2023
BANGKOK: Electricity bills are likely to decline during the last four months of this year, with the power tariff expected to reach B4.30 or B4.40 per kilowatt-hour (unit), according to the Energy Policy and Planning Office (Eppo).
Democrats vow to develop Phuket
Democrats vow to develop Phuket
PHUKET: The Democrat Party is proposing to turn Phuket into a model city and a technology hub.
Evacuated Thais happy to be home
Evacuated Thais happy to be home
BANGKOK: Several students evacuated from war-torn Sudan have safely arrived in their hometowns in the southern province of Pattani.
Young War Elephants ready to reclaim gold medal
Young War Elephants ready to reclaim gold medal
FOOTBALL: The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) announced its 20 players for the men’s tournament at the upcoming SEA Games in Cambodia on Wednesday (Apr 26).
Tighter visa rules stymie Chinese groups
Tighter visa rules stymie Chinese groups
BANGKOK: Inbound tourism operators for the Chinese market are calling for clarification of new rules for visa applications via tour groups, warning that Thailand may lose a lucrative segment including large business travel groups to competitors.
More charges await serial-killing suspect
More charges await serial-killing suspect
BANGKOK: Police are preparing more charges against Sararat “Am” Rangsiwuthaporn, who is now suspected of involvement in the deaths of at least 13 people.
Government eyes B11bn power subsidy
Government eyes B11bn power subsidy
BANGKOK: The government plans to allocate more than B11 billion to subsidise low-income earners for another four months to help with their power bills, starting in May.
China envoy lauds Belt and Road push
China envoy lauds Belt and Road push
BANGKOK: Chinese ambassador Han Zhiqiang expressed confidence on Monday (Apr 24) that China’s Belt and Road Initiative would promote mutual growth and bring benefits to Thailand and China.
Democrats push for sex toy legalisation
Democrats push for sex toy legalisation
BANGKOK: The Democrat Party has pledged to push for legalising sex toys, saying it will bring more benefits beyond sexual pleasure.
COVID surges after Songkran
COVID surges after Songkran
BANGKOK: The number of COVID-19 inpatients and COVID-related deaths rose by 150% last week over the previous seven days in the wake of the Songkran celebrations ending on Apr 15.
Artificial reefs boost restoration efforts
Artificial reefs boost restoration efforts
CHON BURI: Koh Samae San of the Royal Navy in Sattahip district have marked the success of efforts to protect the marine ecological system by releasing artificial reefs to enlarge the fish habitat around the area.
Cops plan crackdown on Chinese crooks
Cops plan crackdown on Chinese crooks
BANGKOK: The Metropolitan Police Bureau will endorse a crackdown on Chinese underhand dealings in Bangkok as the number of abduction and ransom cases is increasing.
Foreign minister Don meets Myanmar junta chief
Foreign minister Don meets Myanmar junta chief
BANGKOK: Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai visited the capital of Myanmar on Friday for talks with Min Aung Hlaing, head of the military junta, according to the Global New Light of Myanmar.
Chinese tourist abducted at RCA, two suspects flee Thailand
Chinese tourist abducted at RCA, two suspects flee Thailand
BANGKOK: Another abduction case of a Chinese national has taken place in Bangkok, with police admitting the two suspects have fled Thailand.
Chinese arrivals weak this year
Chinese arrivals weak this year
BANGKOK: The number of Chinese visitors might not reach the government’s target of 5 million this year as arrivals in the first four months were lower than expected.
Navy moves to close luxury resort built on its land
Navy moves to close luxury resort built on its land
CHON BURI: The Royal Thai Navy is preparing to pursue civil charges against the operators of a luxury resort that was constructed on its land in Chon Buri province.
Small power tariff cut gets preliminary approval
Small power tariff cut gets preliminary approval
BANGKOK: Energy regulators on Monday (Apr 24) will review a recommended adjustment that would reduce household electricity bills by 1.5%, to B4.70 per kilowatt-hour (unit) from B4.77 planned earlier, from May to August.