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PM affirms neutral Russia-Ukraine war stance
PM affirms neutral Russia-Ukraine war stance
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has reconfirmed that Thailand will not take sides in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, ahead of a top-level US-Asean meeting that he will be attending in Washington DC next week.
Domestic tour subsidy schemes extended to revitalise tourism
Domestic tour subsidy schemes extended to revitalise tourism
TOURISM: The government agreed on Friday (May 6) to extend two travel packages to the end of September, to further encourage people to go on holiday and help the ailing tourism sector.
Youth dept chief tied to sex trafficking ring
Youth dept chief tied to sex trafficking ring
BANGKOK: Police have charged a deputy director-general of the Department of Children and Youth (DCY) for interfering in the investigation into a child prostitution ring in Surat Thani.
Anutin favours ending Thailand Pass for Thai returnees
Anutin favours ending Thailand Pass for Thai returnees
BANGKOK: Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul plans to propose ending the Thailand Pass system initially for returning Thais, and later also for foreigners.
Government accepts Japan loan of B13.2bn
Government accepts Japan loan of B13.2bn
BANGKOK: Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith has signed a loan agreement worth 50 billion yen (B13.2bn) with the Japan International Cooperation Agency to bolster the nation’s COVID-19 emergency response.
35,000 schools aim to reopen for new term
35,000 schools aim to reopen for new term
BANGKOK: About 35,000 schools nationwide intend to resume onsite learning on May 17 with a plan to speed up student vaccinations.
Wild chase after man sneaks onto Suvarnabhumi airport apron
Wild chase after man sneaks onto Suvarnabhumi airport apron
SAMUT PRAKAN: A motorcyclist believed to be flying high on drugs sneaked through a gate and onto the aircraft apron at Suvarnabhumi airport, a highly restricted area, causing 10 minutes of havoc on Tuesday (May 3).
Bribe plot rumours swirl
Bribe plot rumours swirl
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday (May 3) brushed aside a claim by former deputy prime minister Trairong Suwannakhiri that some MPs were each offered between B5-30 million to vote against him in an upcoming no-confidence debate.
COVID-19 wards start to close
COVID-19 wards start to close
BANGKOK: Several hospitals have begun closing their COVID-19 wards as the number of virus-linked admissions has fallen, according to the Department of Medical Services.
Thailand hopes to see flights double now Test & Go is gone
Thailand hopes to see flights double now Test & Go is gone
BANGKOK: The government is hoping to see air travel soar following the lifting of the Test & Go requirements, with double the number of take-offs and landings at the country’s airports by the end of this year.
Premier League lauds Thai anti-piracy efforts
Premier League lauds Thai anti-piracy efforts
BUSINESS: The English Premier League is reporting an upswing in anti-piracy efforts in Thailand, with the organisation praising the country’s law enforcement for taking the crime seriously.
Romance scam sets world record
Romance scam sets world record
BANGKOK: In late 2019 Essilor International discovered fraudulent fund transfers totalling B6.3 billion at its Thai unit, Essilor Manufacturing (Thailand).
Chanettee completes hat-trick
Chanettee completes hat-trick
GOLF: Teen prodigy Chanettee Wannasaen continued her domination on the Thailand TrustGolf Tour following a four-shot victory over Sangchai Kaewcharoen in the final round of the B3million Thailand Mixed at Rayong Green Valley Country Club yesterday (May 1).
Navy trainer to be discharged over hazing scandal
Navy trainer to be discharged over hazing scandal
BANGKOK: The navy has jailed for 30 days an instructor who allegedly punished new recruits by forcing them to drink semen, before he will be discharged for a serious breach of the military’s disciplinary code.
Three alleged suppliers to Phuket drug trade arrested
Three alleged suppliers to Phuket drug trade arrested
SONGKHLA: Three people who allegedly supplied illicit drugs to dealers in Phuket and nearby southern provinces have been arrested in two separate operations in Songkhla.
Panipak and Chatchai-decha win Swat awards
Panipak and Chatchai-decha win Swat awards
ALL SPORTS: Olympic taekwondo champion Panipak Wongpattanakit and boxer Chatchai-decha Butdee have been named the best female and male amateur athletes of the year by the Sport Writers Association of Thailand (Swat).
TAT sees 1mn arrivals per month during last quarter
TAT sees 1mn arrivals per month during last quarter
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is looking forward to drawing at least 1 million tourists per month during the high season in the final quarter thanks to a less cumbersome entry process.
Wife, friend arrested for plotting to kill Danish husband
Wife, friend arrested for plotting to kill Danish husband
NAKHON SAWAN: A woman and her friend have been arrested for allegedly plotting to have her Danish husband killed in a staged road crash so that they can seize his B10-million insurance payout. The husband survived but is critically injured.
Tourism fee of B300 set for Q3
Tourism fee of B300 set for Q3
BUSINESS: The B300 tourism fee is scheduled to begin being collected between August and September this year using the Thailand Tourism Fee (TTF) system implemented by airlines.
Thailand Pass stays, but in ‘faster form’
Thailand Pass stays, but in ‘faster form’
BANGKOK: The government has said it has not cancelled the Thailand Pass registration requirement for foreign travellers yet but it will be made more convenient and quicker to obtain.