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Phuket eyes short-haul markets
Phuket eyes short-haul markets
PHUKET: The Phuket Tourist Association is targeting tourists from Asia to attract more visitors to the island during the current low season.
Old frozen vax to be tested on monkeypox
Old frozen vax to be tested on monkeypox
BANGKOK: The Department of Medical Sciences (DMSC) plans to test a freeze-dried version of a live attenuated smallpox vaccine that has been stored in Thailand for more than four decades, to see if it can effectively combat monkeypox.
Users face mega-hit in mega-merger
Users face mega-hit in mega-merger
BANGKOK: Mobile users may face higher charges based on combined additional expenses of B1.7-13.6 billion per month, depending on the degree of market dominance once the merger of True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC) takes place, according to the Thailand Consumers Council.
Govt seeks monkeypox vaccine
Govt seeks monkeypox vaccine
BANGKOK: The government is seeking to secure a supply of smallpox vaccine from the World Health Organization (WHO) to bolster the public’s immunity in the event of a viral outbreak, Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Thursday (May 26).
Aim to reduce road deaths by two-thirds in next five years
Aim to reduce road deaths by two-thirds in next five years
BANGKOK: The government has set an ambitious goal of slashing road fatalities by almost two-thirds within five years although it admits the effort could be hampered by a lack of public cooperation.
Face mask-wearing mandate to be lifted ‘only in certain areas’
Face mask-wearing mandate to be lifted ‘only in certain areas’
BANGKOK: The Public Health Ministry has issued a clarification about news regarding the lifting of the mask mandate next month, saying the mask requirement may be eased only in some designated areas.
Airports on alert for monkeypox symptoms
Airports on alert for monkeypox symptoms
BANGKOK: The Public Health Ministry has issued alerts instructing all international airports to step up their screening of arrivals, especially from 17 countries where monkeypox cases have now been confirmed, according to its deputy minister, Sathit Pitutecha.
Cop suspended for stomping on teens
Cop suspended for stomping on teens
BANGKOK: A deputy crime suppression chief at Sam Phran station in Nakhon Pathom has been suspended pending an investigation after he and another policeman allegedly assaulted two handcuffed teenagers last month.
End of mandatory face mask use
End of mandatory face mask use
BANGKOK: Mandatory mask-wearing will be limited to people with underlying illnesses, the elderly and pregnant women. The easing of pandemic restrictions will come into effect in mid-June, according to the permanent secretary for public health.
THAI auctions the bare bones
THAI auctions the bare bones
BUSINESS: The financially troubled Thai Airways International (THAI) will auction off the airframe of an old Boeing 737-400 tomorrow (May 25), according to its TG Warehouse Sale Facebook page.
Thailand fall 20 golds short of target
Thailand fall 20 golds short of target
SEA GAMES: Thailand won 92 gold medals to finish second in the overall standings at the 31st SEA Games in Vietnam which ended last night (May 23).
TAT targeting 50% occupancy rate
TAT targeting 50% occupancy rate
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has rolled out this year’s recovery target based on hotel occupancy, spending and cabin factor to ensure the revival of Thai tourism following the country’s full reopening on June 1
Extra charge laid in Chon Buri Russian attack case
Extra charge laid in Chon Buri Russian attack case
CHON BURI: A 37-year-old man arrested and charged for attacking a Russian female teacher last week in Chon Buri has been additionally charged for using violence to sexually attack and detain another person, police have said.
Wattana claims elusive snooker gold
Wattana claims elusive snooker gold
SEA GAMES: Snooker star Wattana Pu-ob-orm won his first SEA Games gold medal while the women’s volleyball team were crowned champions for the 15th time yesterday (May 22) at the biennial tournament in Hanoi.
New centre to monitor monkeypox
New centre to monitor monkeypox
BANGKOK: The Public Health Ministry has set up an emergency operations centre to monitor the spread of the monkeypox virus, which has caused over 100 confirmed cases in at least 12 countries to date.
Two cops sidelined after teens assaulted
Two cops sidelined after teens assaulted
BANGKOK: Two police officers in Nakhon Pathom face an investigation after a video showing one of them kicking two handcuffed teenagers, stomping on their heads and beating them with a belt went viral online.
TAT upgrades tourist arrivals forecast
TAT upgrades tourist arrivals forecast
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has readjusted its estimate for foreign arrivals this year after seeing the target of 1 million visitors per month come earlier than expected.
Football’s clean sweep dream is on
Football’s clean sweep dream is on
SEA GAMES: Thailand reached the halfway mark in their attempt to sweep four gold medals in football at the 31st SEA Games in Vietnam when they won the men’s futsal title yesterday (May 20).
Bars call for end to midnight closing
Bars call for end to midnight closing
BANGKOK: Vendors of alcoholic beverages and hotel and retail operators are calling for the further relaxation of nightlife entertainment rules and an extension of opening hours until 2-4am as pubs, bars and karaoke lounges struggle to survive.
Govt mulls ending Thai Pass
Govt mulls ending Thai Pass
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Public Health has given a loose time frame for when it will decide upon dropping the Thailand Pass for foreigners.