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Travel stimulus scheme may run till year-end
Travel stimulus scheme may run till year-end
BANGKOK: The deadline of the “We Travel Together” campaign may be extended to increase tourism momentum for the rest of the year, while travel bubbles for tourists will take place in October, says the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
Senator wants new Boss panel
Senator wants new Boss panel
BANGKOK: A senator is calling for a national independent committee to review the hit-and-run case involving Red Bull scion Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya, who is in the clear after public prosecutors decided to drop all charges against him.
Claim that Vorayuth ‘had drugs in blood’
Claim that Vorayuth ‘had drugs in blood’
THAILAND: Three activists claimed they have evidence to prove that Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya had illicit chemical substances, including cocaine, in his system during his Sept 3, 2012, fatal hit-and-run.
Prayut orders ‘Boss’ probe as ‘new evidence’ surfaces
Prayut orders ‘Boss’ probe as ‘new evidence’ surfaces
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered an inquiry into the prosecution’s decision to drop a reckless driving charge against Red Bull scion Vorayuth Yoovidhya following public outrage over the news, according to government spokeswoman Narumon Pinyosinwat.
OAG under pressure to break silence
OAG under pressure to break silence
THAILAND: Pressure on the Office of Attorney-General (OAG) is mounting as many groups, including constitutional bodies, demand an explanation for its decision to drop all charges against Red Bull scion Vorayuth Yoovidhya.
Maiden pro success for cool Atthaya
Maiden pro success for cool Atthaya
GOLF: Teenage prodigy Atthaya Thitikul won her maiden professional title at the Singha-SAT Thai LPGA Championship in Prachin Buri yesterday (July 24).
No change in T1 restart date
No change in T1 restart date
FOOTBALL: The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) won’t yield to TrueVisions’ demand and insists the season will resume in September as planned.
Wild tiger population on course to double numbers
Wild tiger population on course to double numbers
THAILAND: The country appears to be on target to increase its wild tiger population by 50% over the next two years.
A second wave can be quelled, say health bigwigs
A second wave can be quelled, say health bigwigs
THAILAND: Lessons have been learned from the first outbreak and therefore Thailand will be able to handle and curb a second wave of COVID-19, senior public health officials say.
Undefeated Wanheng to fight again
Undefeated Wanheng to fight again
BOXING: Unbeaten WBC minimumweight champion Wanheng Menayothin will fight in the US for the first time after reversing his decision to retire, his promoter Golden Boy Promotions said.
Thailand to be star player in COVID success story doco
Thailand to be star player in COVID success story doco
THAILAND: The World Health Organization (WHO) has chosen Thailand and New Zealand for a film documentary on successful models for handling and curbing COVID-19.
State of emergency extended
State of emergency extended
THAILAND: The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) today (July 22) approved the extension of the state of emergency nationwide for another month until Aug 31.
CCSA asked to extend emergency by a month
CCSA asked to extend emergency by a month
THAILAND: The authority responsible for the country’s handling of the coronavirus will today (July 22) be asked to extend the emergency decree by another month.
COVID-19 tests negative for 7,144 people in Rayong, Bangkok
COVID-19 tests negative for 7,144 people in Rayong, Bangkok
THAILAND: A total of 7,144 people who were in places visited by an infected Egyptian serviceman in Rayong and the infected daughter of a Sudanese diplomat in Bangkok have tested negative for COVID-19.
Early restart likely to avert TV rights crisis
Early restart likely to avert TV rights crisis
FOOTBALL: The league season could resume earlier than its scheduled restart in September, the Football Association of Thailand said yesterday (July 21).
Health chiefs fully prepared for any virus reemergence
Health chiefs fully prepared for any virus reemergence
THAILAND: The Public Health Ministry’s Department of Medical Sciences (DMS) yesterday (July 20) assured members of the public of its COVID-19 testing capability as the country prepares for fresh infections now that most businesses have reopened.
Years before Thailand sees 40mn tourists again: BoT
Years before Thailand sees 40mn tourists again: BoT
BANGKOK: The Bank of Thailand (BoT) chief said on Monday (July 20) that it would take years for foreign tourist numbers to return to the 40 million levels with the coronavirus pandemic hitting a lucrative industry that provides many jobs.
Shorter monsoon causing ‘water stress’
Shorter monsoon causing ‘water stress’
THAILAND: Hydro-Informatics Institute (HII), a state body under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation which analyses water-related data, is warning of a water shortage as it expects this year’s rainy season to be shorter than usual.
CCSA considers sixth phase of COVID easing to allow foreigners and migrant workers in
CCSA considers sixth phase of COVID easing to allow foreigners and migrant workers in
THAILAND: Five select groups of foreigners and migrant workers are expected to be allowed to enter the country as the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) will consider the 6th phase of COVID-19 easing this week.
Hotels warned against price gouging under domestic tourism scheme
Hotels warned against price gouging under domestic tourism scheme
BANGKOK: Deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul on Sunday (July 19) warned all hotels joining the Rao Tiew Duay Kan (We Travel Together) programme not to increase their room rates to take advantage of the 40% subsidy from the government.