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NBTC demands return of World Cup TV money
NBTC demands return of World Cup TV money
FOOTBALL: The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has given the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) 15 days to return the B600 million the regulator contributed toward the purchase of World Cup football broadcast rights.
Prayut to welcome 10 millionth arrival of 2022
Prayut to welcome 10 millionth arrival of 2022
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will be present at Suvarnabhumi airport tomorrow (Dec 10) to welcome this year’s 10 millionth visitor and mark a milestone in fulfilling the tourism target, according to a government source.
Top brass ‘took bribes’ for triad visas
Top brass ‘took bribes’ for triad visas
BANGKOK: Three former division commanders of the Immigration Bureau (IB) took bribes in exchange for approving applications for non-immigrant visas for at least 3,325 Chinese nationals who entered Thailand on a tourist visa, according to former politician and massage parlour tycoon Chuwit Kamolvisit.
Colorado to host first ever ONE event on US soil
Colorado to host first ever ONE event on US soil
MMA: ONE Championship has announced the company will make its US on-ground debut on May 5 at the 1stBank Center in Broomfield, Colorado.
Policy-level corruption rife, anti-graft body says
Policy-level corruption rife, anti-graft body says
BANGKOK: Policy-level corruption remains rife in Thailand despite progress being made to address the issue, according to the Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand (ACT).
Tourism banking on Russia
Tourism banking on Russia
BUSINESS: Bhumikitti Ruktaengam, the advisory chairman of Phuket Tourist Association, said the recovery rate of the Russian market in Phuket in November hit 80% of the 2019 figure, mainly attributed to more chartered flights as well as Aeroflot, Russia’s flag carrier, increasing direct flights to the island.
Three killed in repeat bombing at recent train derailment site
Three killed in repeat bombing at recent train derailment site
SONGKHLA: Three railway workers were killed and four colleagues injured when another bomb exploded on this morning (Dec 6) at the site of last Saturday’s (Dec 3) railway bombing in Sadao district, officials said.
E-tickets for traffic violations in use since May
E-tickets for traffic violations in use since May
BANGKOK: Police started issuing e-tickets for traffic violations in May this year using an electronic database system, Royal Thai Police spokesman Pol Maj Gen Achayon Kraithong said yesterday (Dec 5) on the Facebook page of the police information office.
Fresh concerns over COVID
Fresh concerns over COVID
BUSINESS: As businesses pin their hopes on a strong recovery in the final month of the year based on lively shopping activity, entertainment events and vibrant tourism, a fresh Omicron outbreak has emerged including a rising death toll, rekindling concerns about the impact on economic sentiment.
‘Lessons learned’ from airport chaos
‘Lessons learned’ from airport chaos
PHUKET: Following confusion at Phuket airport on Thursday night (Dec 1), with flight delays and runway closures causing hundreds of passengers to miss their late-night departures to Bangkok, related parties have reportedly learned their lesson and should be able to avoid repeating such mistakes again, according to a local business leader.
Driving licence point deductions to start Jan 9
Driving licence point deductions to start Jan 9
BANGKOK: A points deduction system for traffic violations will begin on Jan 9 next year, with the loss of all points resulting in a 90-day suspension of drivers’ licences, according to officials.
Man angered by noise admits firing shots at school
Man angered by noise admits firing shots at school
RANONG: A man facing a charge of attempted murder after 18 gunshots were fired into a primary school’s grounds on Sunday (Nov 27) has allegedly explained that he was angered by the daily noise from the school’s morning activities.
B6.6bn in relief aid for flood victims
B6.6bn in relief aid for flood victims
BANGKOK: The Cabinet yesterday (Nov 29) approved a relief budget of B6.6 billion for more than a million families who are victims of this year’s flood crisis.
Tourist arrivals set to slow next year
Tourist arrivals set to slow next year
BANGKOK: The tourism sector might be challenged by a slow market in the second quarter next year as there will be no more pent-up demand which fuelled the market this year, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Raise your guard against dangerous new COVID wave, government warns
Raise your guard against dangerous new COVID wave, government warns
BANGKOK: Health authorities are urging people to raise their guard against COVID-19 as infections rise sharply and new strains multiply amid gatherings and an influx of foreign arrivals.
2kg of garbage found in dead sea turtle
2kg of garbage found in dead sea turtle
CHON BURI: More than two kilogrammes of garbage have been retrieved from inside a sea turtle found dead on a beach in Chon Buri province.
Danthai claims first crown in seven years
Danthai claims first crown in seven years
GOLF: Thailand’s Danthai Boonma won the US$400,000 (B14 million) Bangabandhu Cup Golf Bangladesh Open yesterday (Nov 27) after an enthralling two-horse race with close friend and compatriot Kosuke Hamamoto.
Thailand Pride Parade 2022 gets underway
Thailand Pride Parade 2022 gets underway
BANGKOK: Thailand Pride Parade 2022 kicked off yesterday (Nov 27) at the Sathon-Narathiwat intersection in Bangkok.
Chon Buri car-theft gang busted
Chon Buri car-theft gang busted
BANGKOK: Police have seized a total of 64 cars from seven locations in Nonthaburi believed to be used by a gang preying on owners who had pledged their vehicles for loans. The gang refused to return the vehicles and resold them.
Mum demands justice after soldier son killed in prison
Mum demands justice after soldier son killed in prison
BANGKOK: The mother of an army private in Uthai Thani province has called for justice after her son was allegedly beaten to death by 11 other soldiers while sharing a disciplinary cell.