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Samui Frenchwoman contracted virus ‘via hotel food trays’, says DDC
Samui Frenchwoman contracted virus ‘via hotel food trays’, says DDC
BANGKOK: The Department of Disease Control (DDC) now believes that the 57-year-old Frenchwoman who tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in Thailand last month might have been infected by people living next door during her 14-day quarantine.
Thai Travel Agents Association urges quarantine-free tourism
Thai Travel Agents Association urges quarantine-free tourism
BANGKOK: Setting up travel bubbles between low-risk countries without quarantine requirements is crucial to help the tourism industry, as there is pent-up demand for outbound trips, says the Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA).
Retired Thai returnee dies of COVID-19
Retired Thai returnee dies of COVID-19
THAILAND: A retired Thai official who returned recently from the UK and was diagnosed with COVID-19 has died, raising the death toll in Thailand from the disease to 60.
Tourism and Sports Ministry looks to China tour bubble
Tourism and Sports Ministry looks to China tour bubble
BANGKOK: The Tourism and Sports Ministry is hoping for a travel bubble with China as a New Year’s present for the tourism industry, planning to welcome them as the first group without a mandatory quarantine during Chinese New Year.
Prayut seeks ‘Mr Right’ to take over top job
Prayut seeks ‘Mr Right’ to take over top job
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Thursday (Nov 5) said he would be happy to have a better person replace him as premier of Thailand and claimed he is tired of using his authority.
Low-cost flights may get cheaper
Low-cost flights may get cheaper
BANGKOK: Low-cost carriers are ready to lower domestic airfares after the Cabinet approved the extension of jet fuel tax reduction.
Referendum bill heads to parliament
Referendum bill heads to parliament
THAILAND: A bill on national referendums is on its way to parliament for scrutiny after Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha signed off on it yesterday (Nov 4).
Protesters reject reconciliation panel
Protesters reject reconciliation panel
THAILAND: Anti-government protesters have refused to take part in the parliament’s political reconciliation committee, rejecting it as a ploy to keep Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha in power.
Tourism and Sports Ministry targets 10mn high-season domestic trips
Tourism and Sports Ministry targets 10mn high-season domestic trips
BANGKOK: The Tourism and Sports Ministry has committed to pushing for 10 million domestic trips per month during high season following the Cabinet’s approval of more financial aid measures on Tuesday, reports the Bangkok Post.
Inequality on the cards after Thailand’s economic recovery
Inequality on the cards after Thailand’s economic recovery
BANGKOK: Inequality will be a prime concern for Thailand once the economy recovers from the pandemic, although a return to full health is not expected for another two years, according to Bank of Thailand (BoT) Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput.
Skies to open for worshippers
Skies to open for worshippers
THAILAND: Thai Airways International (THAI) has launched a special flight for passengers who want to chant Buddhist mantras over 99 sacred sites in the kingdom on Nov 30.
Tour operators turn spiritual
Tour operators turn spiritual
THAILAND: As the economic slowdown and political turmoil are likely to persist, tour operators have found more and more travellers looking for spiritual tour packages.
Rewriting of Thai history gets thumbs-up
Rewriting of Thai history gets thumbs-up
THAILAND: The Education Ministry’s plan to overhaul the Basic Education Core Curriculum to include key political events from 1932-1957 has been broadly welcomed, although not without some criticism too.
‘Rally ban’ vote plan under fire
‘Rally ban’ vote plan under fire
THAILAND: Critics have slammed a Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) deputy leader’s proposal to hold a referendum to ban political rallies for two years, saying it would violate people’s rights and only worsen the ongoing conflict.
Young Atthaya wins 2020 Order of Merit
Young Atthaya wins 2020 Order of Merit
GOLF: Teenage sensation Atthaya Thitikul claimed her fourth title as a professional after cruising to a four-shot victory at the Singha Thai LPGA Championship in Prachin Buri yesterday (Nov 1).
Phuket chamber lobbies for ‘special status’ boost
Phuket chamber lobbies for ‘special status’ boost
PHUKET: The Phuket Chamber of Commerce looks set to ask cabinet to approve its long-term plan to make the province into a special administrative area, saying the move would help it catch up with its projected economic growth before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Court rejects detention of hospitalised protesters
Court rejects detention of hospitalised protesters
THAILAND: A court in Ayutthaya yesterday (Oct 31) rejected a police request to detain three protest leaders currently in a Bangkok hospital after an eventful night that followed their temporary release from custody.
Academics, politicians divided over path to unity
Academics, politicians divided over path to unity
THAILAND: The political climate has become unseasonably turbulent following the youth-led street protests calling for Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s resignation, a rewrite of the constitution and reform of the monarchy.
Police vow to detain three hospitalised protesters further
Police vow to detain three hospitalised protesters further
THAILAND: Police have vowed to detain three protesters further as three of them are now in hospital following an eventful night after their temporary release yesterday (Oct 30).
Thailand to deliver three spectacular badminton events in January
Thailand to deliver three spectacular badminton events in January
BADMINTON: Thailand will host three major badminton tournaments in January next year.