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Mixed reactions to scrapping tests
Mixed reactions to scrapping tests
BANGKOK: The business sector voiced a varied response to the government’s latest decision to scrap the mandatory pre-departure coronavirus test for visitors starting next month.
Move Forward MP threatens to sue over case flaws
Move Forward MP threatens to sue over case flaws
BANGKOK: Move Forward Party MP Rangsiman Rome is threatening to take legal action against authorities after he reported to police on Friday (Mar 18), only to be told that the charge against him was not yet complete.
Songkran celebrations allowed, but no water fights
Songkran celebrations allowed, but no water fights
BANGKOK: Songkran celebrations will be allowed next month but drinking alcohol at events, foam parties, water splashing and powder smearing will be prohibited.
Pre-travel COVID tests for arrivals lifted from April 1
Pre-travel COVID tests for arrivals lifted from April 1
BANGKOK: The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration today (Mar 18) resolved to discontinue the requirement that visitors pass a pre-travel COVID-19 test, from Apr 1, but testing on arrival will continue.
Dept eyes Singapore-Phuket cruise plan
Dept eyes Singapore-Phuket cruise plan
BANGKOK: The Department of Disease Control (DDC) will discuss with Singapore a new protocol allowing tourists to take cruises to Phuket from the island nation.
Nation ‘ready’ for Deltacron, says Anutin
Nation ‘ready’ for Deltacron, says Anutin
BANGKOK: The public health minister says Thailand is prepared to deal with any new variant of the coronavirus including the newly emerged Deltacron that is now being closely watched by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Pre-travel COVID tests set for axe
Pre-travel COVID tests set for axe
BANGKOK: The government is set to allow tourists to enter Thailand without the need to show proof of a negative RT-PCR test within 72 hours of travel as required by the Test & Go scheme.
Russia envoy working to aid vacationers
Russia envoy working to aid vacationers
BANGKOK: The Russian embassy in Bangkok is working closely with tourism authorities in Thailand to help accommodate the thousands of Russian tourists stranded here by airspace restrictions that are blanketing the region following the invasion of Ukraine.
Prayut concerned over Russia-Ukraine conflict on Apec summit
Prayut concerned over Russia-Ukraine conflict on Apec summit
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha expressed concern yesterday (Mar 15) over a possible challenge now posed by the Russia-Ukraine conflict to Thailand’s hosting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Summit 2022 in November.
Kunlavut lands maiden crown
Kunlavut lands maiden crown
BADMINTON: Thailand’s Kunlavut Vitidsarn defeated India’s Lakshya Sen 21-18, 21-15 in the men’s singles final of the German Open on Sunday (Mar 13).
Ministry reports Hong Kong COVID strain
Ministry reports Hong Kong COVID strain
BANGKOK: The Public Health Ministry yesterday (Mar 14) reported four cases of coronavirus infections which it suspects may be caused by a new mutant strain responsible for the worrying COVID-19 outbreak in Hong Kong, but assured that so far, authorities see no reason to be concerned.
Dechapol, Sapsiree bag title in Germany
Dechapol, Sapsiree bag title in Germany
BADMINTON: Mixed doubles stars Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai claimed their first title of the year and their 13th overall after winning the US$180,000 (B6 million) German Open yesterday (Mar 13).
Songkran water ritual a health risk, says government
Songkran water ritual a health risk, says government
BANGKOK: The Public Health Ministry is advising the public to refrain from taking part in the rod nam dam hua ceremony during the Songkran holiday, saying pouring water on other people’s hands - especially elderly relatives - increases their risk of catching COVID-19.
Fear over ‘new bug strain’
Fear over ‘new bug strain’
BANGKOK: Health experts have sounded the alarm after the discovery of a new mutation of the Omicron coronavirus variant in Hong Kong.
Roadshow aims to attract Saudi tourists after thawing of relations
Roadshow aims to attract Saudi tourists after thawing of relations
BUSINESS: Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn is to lead a roadshow to Saudi Arabia this month to explore opportunities to attract more visitors from the Middle Eastern country.
Thailand tops 5G smartphone market
Thailand tops 5G smartphone market
BUSINESS: Thailand recorded the largest 5G-enabled smartphone shipments in Asean last year, buoyed by broader availability of 5G handsets, pent-up demand and COVID-19 government subsidies, says IT market research company IDC.
Top cop’s son crashes Porsche into motorcycle, rider killed
Top cop’s son crashes Porsche into motorcycle, rider killed
BANGKOK: A Pakistani refugee was killed when a sports car driven by the son of a former deputy national police chief crashed into his motorcycle early yesterday (Mar 12), police said.
Ministry to revise COVID-19 fatalities
Ministry to revise COVID-19 fatalities
BANGKOK: The Public Health Ministry will revise how it records COVID-19 fatalities after finding that up to 30% of people who died with the infection did so due to underlying causes.
TAT plans to relax travel rules, targets cut due to invasion of Ukraine
TAT plans to relax travel rules, targets cut due to invasion of Ukraine
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is preparing a plan to relax travel rules in line with the timeline to declare COVID-19 an endemic disease on July 1.
Thailand affirms neutral stance
Thailand affirms neutral stance
BANGKOK: Thailand has confirmed its neutrality in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, saying it remains committed to a balanced foreign policy that is in the country’s best interests.