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Health experts ask to go easy on Thai donuts, tea
Health experts ask to go easy on Thai donuts, tea
Thai people love their street food and “pa thong ko” (fried dough, Thai donuts also spelled pa tong go) and “cha Thai” (iced tea also know as ’cha yen’) are two favourites. But too much of a good thing can be bad for you, says the Health Department.
China backs ‘grey business’ crackdown
China backs ‘grey business’ crackdown
BANGKOK: The Chinese embassy in Bangkok said it will support the Thai government’s efforts to deal with Chinese citizens who are involved in illegal activities in the kingdom.
Higher airfares hobble Chinese market revival
Higher airfares hobble Chinese market revival
BANGKOK: The average airfare for flights connecting key cities in China and Thailand remains 1.5 times higher than pre-pandemic prices, while for second-tier cities fares have surged 200%, which means low-priced tours cannot return, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
7,600 Russians seek to extend Phuket stay
7,600 Russians seek to extend Phuket stay
PHUKET: Nearly 7,600 Russian nationals have sought to extend the length of their stay in Phuket, according to the local immigration chief.
Govt looks to cruise ships to lift tourism
Govt looks to cruise ships to lift tourism
BANGKOK: The government is looking to cruise ships to lift the tourism sector’s recovery, which will also be boosted by cooperation with Netflix in launching a creative travel guide to locations featured in movies, a spokesman said on Tuesday (Feb 28).
Finn found dead, his throat cut
Finn found dead, his throat cut
CHON BURI: A 58-year-old Finnish man was found dead on his bed with his throat cut and a knife on his chest at his home in Sattahip district on Tuesday morning (Feb 28).
Abbot’s aide gets 10-year stretch for B200m fraud
Abbot’s aide gets 10-year stretch for B200m fraud
BANGKOK: The Criminal Court on Tuesday (Feb 28) handed down a 10-year jail sentence to Apirat Jayankura Na Ayudhya, a close aide of the late abbot of Wat Bowon Niwet, for forgery to embezzle B80 million from the temple’s accounts.
Minister plans new law on animal fighting to attract visitors
Minister plans new law on animal fighting to attract visitors
BANGKOK: Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin has ordered the drafting of new standards for animal fights and racing to attract visitors, raise the value of the animals and boost tax revenue.
DDC issues bird flu alert after death in Cambodia
DDC issues bird flu alert after death in Cambodia
BANGKOK: The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has put out an alert about a bird flu outbreak after reports of a death in Cambodia.
Nightclub security guard charged for assaulting foreigner over bottled water
Nightclub security guard charged for assaulting foreigner over bottled water
BANGKOK: A security guard at a nightclub on Khao San Rd, the world-renowned tourist hotspot in Bangkok, has been charged with assault after a clip of him slapping a foreigner’s face and handcuffing him was posted on social media.
Phuket tells airlines not to be too greedy
Phuket tells airlines not to be too greedy
PHUKET: The Provincial Public-Private Joint Economic Development Committee in Phuket has warned airlines not to sell overpriced tickets to tourists who wish to travel to the resort island, especially during long holidays.
Young Thai stars on birdie binge ahead of today’s final in Pattaya
Young Thai stars on birdie binge ahead of today’s final in Pattaya
GOLF: Rookie Natthakritta Vongtaveelap birdied her last three holes on Saturday (Feb 25) to open up a four-shot lead over compatriot Atthaya Thitikul heading into the final round of the Honda LPGA Thailand tournament in Pattaya.
River tubing in Northern Thailand approved by TAT, local authorities
River tubing in Northern Thailand approved by TAT, local authorities
MAE HONG SON: With foreign tourists flocking to Pai district in Mae Hong Son province in search of adventure activities, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has confirmed the safety of the inner tubes floating on the Pai River and their low impact on local communities and the environment.
Thailand joins call for end of war, withdrawal of Russian forces from Ukraine
Thailand joins call for end of war, withdrawal of Russian forces from Ukraine
BANGKOK: Foreign affairs scholars said Thailand made the right decision in supporting the UN’s resolution calling for an end to the war in Ukraine and demanding Russia’s immediate withdrawal from the country. Thailand had abstained on the two previous UN resolutions condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, but joined 140 other countries on Feb 23 when the General Assembly approved its third resolution. Countries which voted against the resolution are limited to Russia, Belarus, North Korea, Eritrea, Mali, Nicaragua, and Syria.
TAT seeks a new governor
TAT seeks a new governor
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is calling for applications from eligible candidates for the position of TAT Governor.
Ex-deputy education minister banned for life
Ex-deputy education minister banned for life
BANGKOK: The Supreme Court has banned former deputy education minister Kanokwan Vilawan from elected office for life, with a 10-year ban on political activities, for forest encroachment.
People urged to report street races for B3,000 reward
People urged to report street races for B3,000 reward
BANGKOK: The government is encouraging people to report street racees bu offering a B3,000 reward in return.
PM sets pace for May 7 poll
PM sets pace for May 7 poll
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said he will dissolve the House of Representatives early next month so the general election can be held on May 7 as scheduled by the Election Commission (EC).
FTI frets over China
FTI frets over China
BUSINESS: The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is gripped with a fresh worry over the influx of inexpensive Chinese goods following China’s reopening, though Beijing’s policy is good for the tourism sector.
Cops probe resignation letter
Cops probe resignation letter
BANGKOK: Suphan Buri Provincial Police have set up a fact-finding committee to investigate allegations made by a police sergeant in a resignation letter, in which he claimed to have suffered a “loss of faith” in the force due to “protection of the guilty” and the “neglect of honest officers”.