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Fuel tariff discount to bring some relief
Fuel tariff discount to bring some relief
BANGKOK: The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is expected to announce a reduction in the fuel tariff (Ft) from May to August today (Apr 21), which will bring down the power tariff rate for households to B4.70 per kilowatt-hour unit, from B4.77 per unit.
Kunlavut, Panipak receive top honours
Kunlavut, Panipak receive top honours
BADMINTON / TAEKWONDO: Badminton star Kunlavut Vitidsarn and taekwondo fighter Panipak Wongpattanakit were named the best male and female amateur athletes of 2022 respectively by the Sports Writers Association of Thailand (Swat) yesterday (Apr 19).
Tourism fee to take effect by September
Tourism fee to take effect by September
BANGKOK: The tourism and sports minister has confirmed that collection of the B300 tourism fee will not be delayed beyond September, while the ministry plans to ask provincial police to support the tourism police in its operations to clear out “zero-dollar tours” and illegal tours.
Phuket forecasts 60% post-Songkran hotel occupancy
Phuket forecasts 60% post-Songkran hotel occupancy
PHUKET: Hotel occupancy in this island province after Songkran is expected to be around 60% with more Chinese arrivals even though the low season is approaching, say industry executives.
Nationwide Songkran ‘Seven Days’ sees 264 deaths
Nationwide Songkran ‘Seven Days’ sees 264 deaths
BANGKOK: There were 2,203 road accidents, causing 264 deaths and 2,208 injuries, during the Songkran Festival from Apr 11-17, according to official figures released yesterday (Apr 18).
Thailand names SEA Games provisional football squad
Thailand names SEA Games provisional football squad
FOOTBALL: The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) on Monday (Apr 17) announced its 29 provisional U23 players for the upcoming SEA Games in Cambodia.
PM grilled on power bills
PM grilled on power bills
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said yesterday (Apr 18) the government is stepping up efforts to find new sources of alternative energy following complaints about electricity bills going up during the summer months.
Huge storms wreck properties as search for capsized trawlers continues
Huge storms wreck properties as search for capsized trawlers continues
BANGKOK: Around 1,800 houses in ten provinces were damaged after summer storms wreaked havoc across the Northeast and South over the weekend, as authorities continued the search for crew members of stricken trawlers off the coast of Nakhon Si Thammarat.
More than 25,000 men volunteer for military service
More than 25,000 men volunteer for military service
BANGKOK: A total of 25,100 Thai men men had applied for voluntary enlistment this year as of yesterday (Apr 16), with backgrounds as diverse as being monks and holders of a master’s degree, army deputy spokeswoman Maj Gen Sirichan Ngathong has said.
One dead, 7 missing as storm sinks fishing boats in South
One dead, 7 missing as storm sinks fishing boats in South
NAKHON SI THAMMARAT: One person died, at least seven others went missing and at least seven fishing boats sank when a windstorm struck the coast of the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat yesterday morning (Apr 16).
EC offers B1 million reward for info on election cheats
EC offers B1 million reward for info on election cheats
BANGKOK: The Election Commission (EC) is offering up to B1 million to anyone who can provide evidence of electoral corruption including vote buying.
Security stepped up after attacks in South
Security stepped up after attacks in South
SONGKHLA: Authorities have tightened security in Hat Yai and Sadao districts of Songkhla following a series of bomb and shooting attacks along rail routes in the three southernmost provinces.
TAT optimistic about reaching long-haul market target
TAT optimistic about reaching long-haul market target
BANGKOK: Stronger air traffic in the summer, with a projection of more than 98,000 flights, should help each long-haul market to exceed 1 million visitors by the end of this year, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Nationwide Songkran road accidents claim 114 lives
Nationwide Songkran road accidents claim 114 lives
BANGKOK: Road accidents during the Songkran long holiday have claimed 114 lives and injured 1,064 people nationwide, according to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation.
Prayut says military draft ‘still necessary’
Prayut says military draft ‘still necessary’
BANGKOK: Conscription is still necessary as enlisted men have played an important role in safeguarding the country’s borders and national defence, says Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, who also serves as defence minister.
Researchers find new ‘Lisa’ plant
Researchers find new ‘Lisa’ plant
BANGKOK: A new species of flowering plant, never before seen in the world, has been discovered by a group of researchers at Chiang Mai University’s Faculty of Science.
Alleged ‘hacker’ surrenders to CCIB
Alleged ‘hacker’ surrenders to CCIB
BANGKOK: An army sergeant who claimed to have the personal data of 55 million Thais surrendered yesterday (Apr 12), admitting he obtained the information from the dark web.
Lee captures top honours on final day
Lee captures top honours on final day
CYCLING: South Korea’s Lee Eun-Hee won the third and final stage of the Women’s Tour of Thailand and the overall title in Rayong on Monday (Apr 10).
Police chief transferred as murders manhunt continues
Police chief transferred as murders manhunt continues
SURAT THANI: The Khirirat Nikhom police chief has been transferred pending an investigation into the lethal attack by three gunmen, led by an officer under his command, on a family’s home in his district on Saturday (Apr 8), deputy national police chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn said on Monday.
Phuket expects big holiday boost
Phuket expects big holiday boost
BANGKOK: Visitors to Phuket during the Songkran Festival are expected to exceed those of 2019, with numbers 30% higher than before the pandemic, while authorities believe local tourism will generate B4.5 billion in revenue.