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Thai spikers lose to co-hosts Poland at world championship
Thai spikers lose to co-hosts Poland at world championship
VOLLEYBALL: Thailand lost to Poland in three sets last night (Sept 27) at the FIVB Women’s World Championship in Gdansk.
Russian business couple say they were extorted by foreigners
Russian business couple say they were extorted by foreigners
KOH SAMUI: A Russian couple who deal in real estate have sought help from police, saying a gang of foreign men confronted them in a coffee bar on Koh Samui and threatened and extorted them out of B1.8 million in cryptocurrency.
Hoteliers hope weak baht woos visitors
Hoteliers hope weak baht woos visitors
BANGKOK: The weak baht could benefit the tourism industry as foreign purchasing power gains value, though it might not be enough to offset high airfares, according to the Thai Hotels Association (THA).
Thais to stick to their style in battle with hosts Poland
Thais to stick to their style in battle with hosts Poland
VOLLEYBALL: Fresh from their stunning victory over world No.6 Turkey in their opening game, Thailand are looking to continue their winning ways at the FIVB Women’s World Championship when they take on co-hosts Poland later today (Sept 27).
War room to monitor typhoon
War room to monitor typhoon
BANGKOK: The government has set up a “war room” to closely monitor the impact of Typhoon Noru, which is expected to hit the northeastern provinces as a tropical storm on Thursday (Sept 29).
Anutin wants to further reward health volunteers
Anutin wants to further reward health volunteers
BANGKOK: Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will seek B2.1 billion from the government’s contingency fund for a B2,000 handout to every community-based health volunteer for their contribution to COVID-19 control.
War Elephants settle for third place
War Elephants settle for third place
FOOTBALL: Thailand made up for their shock defeat to Malaysia by claiming the third place in the King’s Cup after securing a 2-1 upset victory over higher-ranked Trinidad and Tobago last night (Sept 25).
Cannabis farmers ask for help as prices drop
Cannabis farmers ask for help as prices drop
NAKHON PHANOM: Farmers in the province of Nakhon Phanom are asking the government to help regulate the prices of cannabis after the industry began seeing a drop in value due to an oversupply of the crop.
Thailand expect tough fight in third-place play-off
Thailand expect tough fight in third-place play-off
FOOTBALL: Malaysia take on Tajikistan in the King’s Cup final but as far as the local fans are concerned, all eyes will be on the third-place showdown between hosts Thailand and Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday (Sept 25).
Industry chiefs applaud staged return to business as usual
Industry chiefs applaud staged return to business as usual
BANGKOK: Business operators have welcomed the government’s further relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions, particularly the downgrading of the virus’ status, saying they will attract more tourists and help boost the economy.
Sumatra quake felt in southern Thailand
Sumatra quake felt in southern Thailand
SOUTHERN THAILAND: People living in tall buildings in three southern provinces — Songkhla, Phang Nga and Phuket — felt tremors from an earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale centred off the northwestern tip of Sumatra in Indonesia early Saturday Sep 24).
Chiang Mai Zoo refutes charges of neglect
Chiang Mai Zoo refutes charges of neglect
CHIANG MAI: Chiang Mai Zoo has addressed accusations of neglect following posts to Twitter depicting animals and grounds at the zoo in what appeared to be a derelict state.
Phuket sees 4mn foreign tourists
Phuket sees 4mn foreign tourists
PHUKET: Over four million visitors have arrived in Phuket in the first eight months of 2022, generating at least B66 billion for the resort island, according to Phuket Vice-Governor Pichet Panapong, says Bangkok Post in a report, published on Sept 24.
Phuket seeks to shift from tourism to new revenue areas
Phuket seeks to shift from tourism to new revenue areas
PHUKET: Businesses in Phuket want to pivot the province to gastronomy, international education, marinas, medical services, meetings and conventions, sports, smart city development and tuna exports to reduce dependency on the tourism sector after it was severely hit by the pandemic.
End of state of emergency and COVID-19 centre
End of state of emergency and COVID-19 centre
BANGKOK: The government will on Oct 1 lift the state of emergency imposed to cope with the coronavirus pandemic and dissolve the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA).
No strict COVID controls from Oct 1
No strict COVID controls from Oct 1
BANGKOK: Visitors will not be required to show their COVID-19 vaccination or test certificates and infected people with mild or no symptoms will not need to enter isolation from Oct 1.
Natthakritta among WAAP contenders
Natthakritta among WAAP contenders
GOLF: Natthakritta Vongtaveelap will lead the Thai challenge at the fourth Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific Championship in Pattaya in November.
Sugary drink makers get tax reprieve
Sugary drink makers get tax reprieve
BUSINESS: Manufacturers of sugary drinks have been given more time to adjust their recipes after the government pushed back the latest hike in the excise levy for another six months.
Cabinet approves longer stays for some visitors
Cabinet approves longer stays for some visitors
BANGKOK: The cabinet has approved an announcement extending the length of stay of visa-on-arrival and visa-exempt visitors, effective from Oct 1 until March 31, to aid the recovery of the tourism sector with the waning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Poor revenue outlook despite rising flights
Poor revenue outlook despite rising flights
BANGKOK: Despite the ongoing resumption of more international flights to Thailand, visitor spending is forecast to be lower than expected.