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Three provinces chosen to host SEA Games
Three provinces chosen to host SEA Games
SEA GAMES: Bangkok, Chon Buri and Songkhla have officially been selected to host the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in 2025.
TAT preps B1.9bn promotion
TAT preps B1.9bn promotion
BUSINESS: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is preparing to spend an additional B1.9 billion to increase airline seat capacity, aiming to connect big cities that still have potential to spend amid the downturn.
Former immigration chiefs to face bribery charges
Former immigration chiefs to face bribery charges
BANGKOK: The Royal Thai Police (RTP) will file charges against three former Immigration Bureau (IB) division commanders alleged to have taken bribes in exchange for approving non-immigrant visas for more than 3,000 Chinese nationals.
COVID-19 vaccine available for foreigners nationwide
COVID-19 vaccine available for foreigners nationwide
BANGKOK: The Public Health Ministry plans for at least one COVID-19 vaccination centre per province for foreign tourists paying for shots, while foreign residents will continue to get free jabs.
Another cop fingered in VVIP police escort of Chinese tourist
Another cop fingered in VVIP police escort of Chinese tourist
BANGKOK: Police say another non-commissioned officer was involved in offering an unsanctioned police escort service through a tour operator to a Chinese tourist, who revealed the illicit VVIP service via social media.
German cliff jumper found dead
German cliff jumper found dead
KRABI: Authorities have recovered the body of a German tourist who jumped off a cliff in Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park on Saturday afternoon.
Kunlavut claims India Open crown
Kunlavut claims India Open crown
BADMINTON: Kunlavut Vitidsarn claimed his maiden Super 750 title after winning the US$900,000 (B29 million) BWF India Open in New Delhi yesterday (Jan 22).
11 burned to death in Korat van crash
11 burned to death in Korat van crash
NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Eleven people, including the driver, were burned to death after an LNG-powered van crashed into the median ditch on the Mitrapap highway and burst into flames on Saturday night ()Jan 21.
Pattaya tourist police escort prompts swift rebuke
Pattaya tourist police escort prompts swift rebuke
BANGKOK: Two traffic officers and one tourist police officer who appeared in a video clip posted online while delivering a VVIP service to a Chinese woman have been identified and are facing a probe.
German tourist jumps from cliff on mountain trail
German tourist jumps from cliff on mountain trail
KRABI: A German tourist, said to be suffering from depressive disoder, jumped from a cliff while being accompanied by park officials on a nature trail of the Khao Ngon Nak mountain crest in the Hat Noppharat Thara - Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park yesterday (Jan 21) afternoon and his fate is still not known.
Phuket can accommodate Chinese tour groups, says tourism chief
Phuket can accommodate Chinese tour groups, says tourism chief
BUSINESS: Bhummikitti Ruktaengam, advisory chairman of the Phuket Tourist Association, has said the private sector should be able to adjust workflow to accommodate a new wave of Chinese tour groups.
Chinese New Year influx, tour groups set to resume
Chinese New Year influx, tour groups set to resume
BANGKOK: About 240 direct flights are expected to fly from China to Thailand during the Chinese New Year holiday, according to the Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (Aerothai).
State computers littered with online gambling links
State computers littered with online gambling links
BANGKOK: Authorities are facing a huge challenge as they try to clean up the computer systems of government organisations, after finding millions of links to online gambling websites.
Singaporean Ponzi scheme suspect denied bail
Singaporean Ponzi scheme suspect denied bail
PHUKET: The Criminal Court yesterday (Jan 18) denied bail to a Singaporean held over alleged connections with the Forex-3D Ponzi scheme.
DSI chief transferred over alleged bribe taking by DSI officials
DSI chief transferred over alleged bribe taking by DSI officials
BANGKOK: Department of Special Investigation chief Traiyarit Temahiwong has been abruptly transferred over the alleged extortion of a bribe by DSI officials and police and subsequent release of 11 Chinese suspects found hiding in a Bangkok house formerly occupied by the consul-general for Nauru.
Tourism workers run short
Tourism workers run short
BANGKOK: More than 9,000 workers are still in demand in the tourism industry as foreign arrivals continue to arrive in large numbers, according to the Labour Ministry.
War Elephants target World Cup spot
War Elephants target World Cup spot
FOOTBALL: Thailand aim to become a force in Asia and claim their first-ever World Cup berth after retaining the Asean title on Monday night.
Foreigners ‘must follow visa rules’
Foreigners ‘must follow visa rules’
BANGKOK: The Royal Thai Police has instructed all relevant authorities, including the Immigration Bureau (IB) and Tourist Police, to ensure all foreign residents do not violate their visa conditions during their stay in the country.
Thailand ‘top pick’ for CNY holidays
Thailand ‘top pick’ for CNY holidays
BANGKOK: Thailand is the world’s No 1 most-searched travel destination ahead of Chinese New Year week, with Suvarnabhumi Airport expecting to see over 1.8 million incoming passengers from today (Jan 16) until Jan 28.
Navy sorry after helicopter blows down tents, hurting kids on Children Day
Navy sorry after helicopter blows down tents, hurting kids on Children Day
CHANTHABURI: The navy apologised for an incident that injured eight people – mostly children – when a helicopter flew above marquee tents, causing them to collapse onto a crowd in Chanthaburi province on Saturday (Jan 14).