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TAT signs airline deals in bid to lure 1m Americans
TAT signs airline deals in bid to lure 1m Americans
BUSINESS: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is hoping to welcome at least 1 million tourists from the US next year after securing partnerships with Delta Air Lines and Korean Air to bring travellers from 17 gateway cities across the country.
Government defends foreign land ownership proposal
Government defends foreign land ownership proposal
BANGKOK: Interior Minister Anupong Paojinda yesterday (Nov 3) defended the ministry’s foreign land ownership proposal, saying the move would attract investments and stimulate the economy.
Prawit guarantees World Cup matches live on Thai TV
Prawit guarantees World Cup matches live on Thai TV
FOOTBALL: Thai football fans will be able to watch World Cup matches live after the government confirmed they will buy the rights to broadcast them, Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon said yesterday (Nov 2).
Bypass from Central regions to South due in 2025, says dept
Bypass from Central regions to South due in 2025, says dept
BANGKOK: The Department of Highways (DoH) has unveiled the progress made so far on its plan to upgrade the Cha-am Road or Highway No.37 bypass with a budget of B7 billion to ease congestion and boost the economy and tourism.
Prayut: Foreign land ownership rules can change
Prayut: Foreign land ownership rules can change
BANGKOK: A new bill to allow eligible foreigners to hold land ownership in Thailand is being vetted by the Council of State and it can still be changed, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said yesterday (Nov 1).
COVID stymied kids’ reading, writing skills
COVID stymied kids’ reading, writing skills
BANGKOK: The reading and writing skills of many young children have been greatly impaired due to schools being suspended for a protracted period during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Thailand School Readiness survey.
Foreign land ownership bill causes a stir
Foreign land ownership bill causes a stir
BANGKOK: The government is listening to every concern about the proposal to allow foreigners to hold land ownership of up to one rai for residential purposes, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-Ngam said yesterday (Oct 31).
COVID shots for young not popular outside Bangkok
COVID shots for young not popular outside Bangkok
BANGKOK: A heavily promoted campaign offering free COVID-19 vaccinations for children is getting a slow response, with parents showing reluctance.
Jo Ferrari likely to lose assets
Jo Ferrari likely to lose assets
BANGKOK: The anti-graft agency has charged ex-policeman Thitisan “Jo Ferrari” Utthanaphon, serving jail time for torturing and killing a drug suspect in custody, with being unusually rich and will have his assets worth B1 billion seized, said a source.
Recreational use ‘doubles’ since delisting
Recreational use ‘doubles’ since delisting
BANGKOK: The Centre of Addiction Studies (CADS) has found the number of people aged under 20 who use cannabis recreationally has doubled since the plant was formally decriminalised this year.
Police nab key member of scam gang
Police nab key member of scam gang
AYUTTHAYA: A key member of a call centre scam gang who masqueraded as a senior police officer to dupe three victims into transferring over B150 million has been arrested in Ayutthaya province.
Police gun welfare scheme frozen
Police gun welfare scheme frozen
BANGKOK: The Royal Thai Police (RTP) will postpone indefinitely its gun welfare scheme in order to prevent unscrupulous officers from selling guns online.
Winter’s here, to be colder than last year
Winter’s here, to be colder than last year
BANGKOK: Winter officially starts on Saturday (Oct 29), will last until late February and be slightly colder than last year, according to the Meteorological Department (TMD).
Chonburi FC axes Worawut after drink-driving shame
Chonburi FC axes Worawut after drink-driving shame
FOOTBALL: Chonburi FC parted ways with Worawut Sukuna yesterday (Oct 27), sacking the Thai League 1 goalie after criticism it had been too lenient in only suspending him after Wednesday morning’s fatal drink-driving accident.
BoT looks for cash deposit solutions
BoT looks for cash deposit solutions
BANGKOK: The Bank of Thailand intends to find solutions to make cash deposit machines (CDMs) more convenient, following new regulations from the Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) on their use.
Thais eager to welcome Chinese coming via rail
Thais eager to welcome Chinese coming via rail
BANGKOK: Thai tourism should benefit from the Laos-China high-speed railway, with at least 3 million Chinese travelling via this channel once the mainland permits outbound travel, according to the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta).
Mountain B pub fire death toll rises to 26
Mountain B pub fire death toll rises to 26
CHONBURI: The death toll from the Mountain B pub fire has risen to 26 with the death of a 26-year-old navy officer at Siriraj Hospital today (Oct 27) after 83 days of treatment for critical burns.
Prayut orders urgent relief funds for flood victims
Prayut orders urgent relief funds for flood victims
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered a relief fund to be handed out to flood victims quickly without first waiting for the water to recede, said government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri.
ONE Championship, Globo form alliance
ONE Championship, Globo form alliance
MMA: ONE Championship has announced a broadcast partnership with Globo’s Combate, making them the exclusive distributor of ONE martial arts events in Brazil.
Thailand joins global vax institute
Thailand joins global vax institute
BANGKOK: Thailand has been formally inducted as a member of the International Vaccine Institute (IVI), which will enhance the country’s capacity and knowledge in developing and producing vaccines.