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Koh Pha-ngan relaunches its Full Moon Party amid virus curbs
Koh Pha-ngan relaunches its Full Moon Party amid virus curbs
BANGKOK: An imminent return of the popular Full Moon Party this month means more than a revival of the boisterous gathering of mostly foreign visitors. It means a cash-starved local economy might stir back to life.
Immunity of fourth shot studied
Immunity of fourth shot studied
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Public Health is studying how long immunity induced by a fourth shot of COVID-19 vaccine lasts, key information required before it decides when a fifth shot will be needed.
Foreign arrivals rise to 11,000 per day after test rule eased
Foreign arrivals rise to 11,000 per day after test rule eased
BANGKOK: Over 11,000 foreign visitors per day have arrived in Thailand through Suvarnabhumi airport after authorities stopped requiring travellers to present a pre-travel RT-PCR test result last week, according to Airports of Thailand (AoT).
Banaszek claims Tour of Thailand title
Banaszek claims Tour of Thailand title
CYCLING: Alan Banaszek of HRE Mazowsze Serce Polski was crowned champion of the Tour of Thailand 2022 in Mukdahan yesterday (Apr 6).
COVID fight far from over, says PM
COVID fight far from over, says PM
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has admitted that the end of the COVID-19 outbreak in Thailand is nowhere in sight and stressed the need for at-risk groups, now including unvaccinated young children, to get their COVID-19 shots as soon as possible.
Muted Songkran predicted
Muted Songkran predicted
BANGKOK: Local tourism spending during the Songkran festival this year is forecast to remain lower than before the COVID-19 pandemic, generating around B11 billion as people are allowed to travel but water splashing is banned.
Bluedragon boss arrested for sale of overpriced lottery tickets
Bluedragon boss arrested for sale of overpriced lottery tickets
BANGKOK POST: Police arrested the top executive of Bluedragon Lottery Co yesterday (Apr 6) and pressed four charges against him, including selling tickets online at more than face value.
Leicester unveil statue of ‘Possible Man’
Leicester unveil statue of ‘Possible Man’
FOOTBALL: Leicester City’s football family came together on Monday (Apr 4) for the inauguration of the Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha statue at King Power Stadium - an eternal tribute to the most influential figure in the club’s 138-year history.
Schools to reopen on May 17 despite cases
Schools to reopen on May 17 despite cases
BANGKOK: Schools will reopen as scheduled on May 17 for on-site teaching despite concerns about the rate of COVID-19 infections, according to the Office of the Basic Education Commission (Obec).
Blood test rule urged for drink driving
Blood test rule urged for drink driving
BANGKOK: The Public Health Ministry will push for a rule to allow blood tests for alcohol on motorists who cannot take a breathalyser test as part of an effort to curb drink-driving.
Temple embezzler says funds a ‘gift’
Temple embezzler says funds a ‘gift’
BANGKOK: The alleged embezzler of some B190 million intended for the renovation of Wat Bowonniwet Vihara has denied the charges levelled against him, saying the money was given to him as as a gift, Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) commissioner Pol Lt Gen Jirabhop Bhuridet said yesterday (Apr 4).
First Asia-Oceania Q School in Bangkok
First Asia-Oceania Q School in Bangkok
SNOOKER: The first ever Asia-Oceania Q School will take place in Thailand in June, giving new opportunities for the most talented players in the regions to graduate to the professional tour, organisers said.
XE wave ‘likely to be mild’
XE wave ‘likely to be mild’
BANGKOK: The Public Health Ministry yesterday (Apr 3) played down concerns raised by the detection of the first case of the XE COVID-19 strain in the country, saying there is no need to panic as it is not believed to result in as many complications as some previous mutations.
B100m assets seized from alleged embezzler of temple funds
B100m assets seized from alleged embezzler of temple funds
BANGKOK: Crime Suppression Division (CSD) police have seized assets worth about B100 million from a man alleged to have embezzled about B190mn of funds intended for the renovation of Wat Bowonniwet Vihara and its branch temples, a police source said.
Latest Omicron variant arrives in Thailand
Latest Omicron variant arrives in Thailand
BANGKOK: Thailand yesterday (Apr 2) reported its first case of Omicron XE, a combination of two previous versions of the Omicron variant, shortly after the World Health Organisation (WHO) warned about the new hybrid.
Robert Godec nominated as US ambassador to Thailand
Robert Godec nominated as US ambassador to Thailand
WASHINGTON: United States President Joe Biden has announced his intention to nominate Robert F Godec to serve as ambassador to Thailand, the White House said in a statement on Friday (Apr 1).
Two COVID-hit insurers closed
Two COVID-hit insurers closed
BUSINESS: The Finance Ministry has revoked the business licences of Southeast Insurance and Thai Insurance, effective as of yesterday (Apr 1), after the two companies were declared financially incapable of paying outstanding claims, according to the Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC).
Southern border reopens
Southern border reopens
SADAO: The Sadao immigration checkpoint on the border with Malaysia reopened to travellers yesterday (Apr 1), with 107 Malaysians registering for entry under the Thailand Pass system.
Police warning on April Fool’s Day pranks
Police warning on April Fool’s Day pranks
BANGKOK: A police spokesman warned on Friday (April 1) that acceptable April Fool’s Day pranks do not include posting damaging fake news on the internet, which could incur serious penalties.
Thais urged to offer aid to Ukrainians
Thais urged to offer aid to Ukrainians
BANGKOK: The Ukrainian community in Bangkok is calling on Thai people to help provide humanitarian assistance to war victims in Ukraine.