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No quarantine for COVID high-risk people
No quarantine for COVID high-risk people
BANGKOK: The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration today (May 20) lifted the five-day quarantine requirement for people in close contact with COVID-19 cases.
Fleeing Karen refugees to get humanitarian aid
Fleeing Karen refugees to get humanitarian aid
BANGKOK: Thailand has given humanitarian assistance to Karen refugees along the Thai-Myanmar border in the wake of recent clashes between the junta and rebels in the neighbouring nation, says National Security Council secretary-general Supoj Malaniyom.
Panipak wins gold, War Elephants make final
Panipak wins gold, War Elephants make final
SEA GAMES: Reigning Olympic champion Panipak Wongpattanakit won her third straight SEA Games gold medal after reigning in the women’s 49kg class yesterday (May 19).
Prayut defends performance
Prayut defends performance
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha defended his administration’s performance over the past eight years, saying he has managed to lead the country through one crisis after another and that he is trying his best to move the nation forward.
Foreign woman attacked in Chon Buri
Foreign woman attacked in Chon Buri
CHON BURI: An injured Russian woman flagged down a motorist and asked for help after she was attacked in Bang Lamung district, near Pattaya, on Wednesday night (May 18).
Puripol completes sprint hat-trick at SEA Games
Puripol completes sprint hat-trick at SEA Games
SEA GAMES: Thai teenage sensation Puripol Boonson won the men’s 100m title to complete a hat-trick of sprint crowns at the 31st SEA Games in Vietnam yesterday (May 18).
Make online casinos legal, parties urge
Make online casinos legal, parties urge
BANGKOK: The leader of the Thai Local Power Party, Chutchawan Kong-u-dom, yesterday (May 18) led smaller parties in submitting a draft amendment to the Gambling Act allowing for the legalisation of casinos and online gambling.
Ukrainians find safe haven on Koh Samui
Ukrainians find safe haven on Koh Samui
SURAT THANI: Seventy Ukrainians, mostly women and children, who fled from their war-torn homeland have found peace and safety since arriving on Koh Samui.
Joint push to spur Middle Eastern market
Joint push to spur Middle Eastern market
BUSINESS: The Tourism and Sports Ministry and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) are expanding partnerships with airlines and online travel agencies (OTAs) to boost the number of arrivals from Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.
Thai takraw stars in class of their own
Thai takraw stars in class of their own
SEA GAMES: Thailand continued their sepak takraw supremacy, sweeping the men’s and women’s regu titles at the 31st SEA Games in Vietnam yesterday (May 17).
Thailand proposes COVID vaccine certificate for Asean travel
Thailand proposes COVID vaccine certificate for Asean travel
BANGKOK: Thailand has proposed a regional COVID-19 vaccine certificate as a means to facilitate travel between Asean countries.
Public split on pension payout
Public split on pension payout
BANGKOK: The Cabinet’s decision to approve a Labour Ministry amendment on May 10, which would allow subscribers of the Social Security Fund (SSF) to get a partial advance on their pension and use their pension as collateral for loans, has been met with both cheers and concern.
Thai sprinters dominate relay events
Thai sprinters dominate relay events
SEA GAMES: Thailand swept the men’s and women’s 4x100m relay titles at the 31st SEA Games in Vietnam Monday night (May 16).
Biden heralds ‘new era’ in US-Asean ties
Biden heralds ‘new era’ in US-Asean ties
WASHINGTON, DC: The leaders of the United States and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) will elevate their relationship to a “comprehensive strategic partnership” later this year amid China’s growing clout in the region.
Thailand leap to second spot
Thailand leap to second spot
SEA GAMES: Thailand moved to second place in the 31st SEA Games overall standings after picking up seven more gold medals yesterday (May 15).
Worried parents told kids’ jabs are safe
Worried parents told kids’ jabs are safe
BANGKOK: The Department of Health is urging parents to take their children for COVID-19 shots ahead of the new school term this month after figures showed that almost 29% of kids aged between five and 11 have yet to receive a single dose.
Tourist falls to death from Samui waterfall
Tourist falls to death from Samui waterfall
SURAT THANI: A 23-year-old Romanian tourist fell to her death from Na Muang waterfall on Koh Samui after she slipped while taking a photo on Saturday (May 14).
New marina plan eyes big spenders
New marina plan eyes big spenders
BANGKOK: The Transport Ministry will conduct a feasibility study into a marine development project in Chon Buri as part of the country’s efforts to boost revenues through tourism.
Phuket expects B1.8bn lift from 4-day holiday
Phuket expects B1.8bn lift from 4-day holiday
PHUKET: The four-day holiday that began on Friday is expected to generate B1.8 billion in revenue from tourist spending in this island province, with 60% hotel occupancy expected, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
China end Thailand’s fine run
China end Thailand’s fine run
BADMINTON: Thailand bowed out in the semi-finals of the BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals on Friday (May 13). The Thai Uber Cup team fell to defending champions China 3-0 in the semi-finals at Muang Thong Thani’s Impact Arena in Nonthaburi.