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Pattaya faces water shortages next year
Pattaya faces water shortages next year
CHON BURI: Pattaya is likely to experience water shortages next year as levels in five major reservoirs in Chon Buri have dropped sharply to only around 32% of capacity.
Baht vexes tourism groups
Baht vexes tourism groups
BANGKOK: A strong baht presents the most pressing challenge for tourism this high season after the currency reached its highest level in six years, say tourism business leaders.
TAT, Unilever tackle marine pollution, trial project to launch in Krabi
TAT, Unilever tackle marine pollution, trial project to launch in Krabi
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Unilever Thailand have signed a memorandum of understanding to run the Tourism to Recycling Actions for the Schools and Homes (Trash) project, starting in Krabi province.
Cabinet approves Dec 30 as additional New Year holiday
Cabinet approves Dec 30 as additional New Year holiday
BANGKOK: The Cabinet has approved Dec 30, a Monday, as an additional holiday, bringing the New Year long weekend to five days – Dec 28 to Jan 1, inclusive.
AoT told to halve landing fees to lure more flights
AoT told to halve landing fees to lure more flights
BANGKOK: The Transport Ministry has ordered Airports of Thailand (AoT) to halve its landing and parking charges at all airports under its management in a bid to attract more charter flights for the upcoming tourist high season, which is due to start in three months.
120 FFP members quit, including failed polls candidates
120 FFP members quit, including failed polls candidates
BANGKOK: One hundred and twenty members of the Future Forward Party, some of them former election candidates, have resigned, saying the FFP leaders have failed to keep their word.
Police hunt Korean ‘friend’ accused of stabbing, robbing compatriot
Police hunt Korean ‘friend’ accused of stabbing, robbing compatriot
PATTAYA: Police are searching for a South Korean national, Park Keunhui, 38, suspected in the multiple stabbing of a Korean compatriot and theft of 900,000 baht in Pattaya early on Thursday.
Thai football team in highest spot in decade
Thai football team in highest spot in decade
FOOTBALL: The Thai national team has moved up to the highest position in a decade in the latest Fifa rankings.
Lese majeste complaint filed over road rage outburst
Lese majeste complaint filed over road rage outburst
BANGKOK: The chairman of the Federation of Thais Protecting the Monarchy group filed a lese majeste complaint with police yesterday (Oct 24) against a hot-tempered driver for remarks he alleges damaged the high institution.
Korean stabbed 17 times in Pattaya
Korean stabbed 17 times in Pattaya
CHON BURI: A Korean man, 28, was in a coma after being stabbed 17 times in the South Pattaya area of Bang Lamung district early this morning (oct 24).
Six senior officials dismissed on King's orders
Six senior officials dismissed on King's orders
BANGKOK: His Majesty the King has issued two royal commands dismissing six officials attached to royal guard units and the Royal Household Bureau, for serious disciplinary violations.
Thai Airways not at risk of shutting down, says airline president
Thai Airways not at risk of shutting down, says airline president
BANGKOK: Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) is not at risk of shutting down and recent news reports about the airline's situation were "misinterpreted", THAI president Sumeth Damrongchaitham insisted yesterday (Oct 23).
Italian arrested after ecstasy found in noodles mailed from Europe
Italian arrested after ecstasy found in noodles mailed from Europe
SURAT THANI: An Italian man has been arrested and methamphetamine powder seized from his house on Koh Pha-ngan after 500 ecstasy pills were found hidden in packets of instant noodles sent to him from the Netherlands.
Ban on glyphosate, other pesticides to start Dec 1
Ban on glyphosate, other pesticides to start Dec 1
BANGKOK: The National Committee on Hazardous Substances has voted to ban three toxic farm chemicals amid threats by opposing farmers to seek a court injunction to suspend it.
Cabinet approves B5.8bn additional stimulus, targets 3% growth
Cabinet approves B5.8bn additional stimulus, targets 3% growth
BANGKOK: The Cabinet yesterday (Oct 22) approved an additional stimulus package valued at B5.8 billion in the hope of boosting growth of the economy to 3%.
Nuengrutai first woman to coach Thai League 1 side
Nuengrutai first woman to coach Thai League 1 side
FOOTBALL: Nuengrutai Srathongvian has made history by becoming the first woman to coach a Thai League 1 team after being named boss of Ratchaburi Mitr Phol.
Sineenart titles, ranks removed
Sineenart titles, ranks removed
BANGKOK: His Majesty the King has removed all the titles, military ranks and positions of Chao Khun Phra Sineenart Pilaskalayanee, as well as recalling all the royal decorations she was given, for failing to conform with codes of conduct for palace officials and being disloyal to His Majesty.
Elevated cycle lane floated as option in Bangkok
Elevated cycle lane floated as option in Bangkok
BANGKOK: The government is being urged to consider building a 20-kilometre elevated bicycle lane beneath the Airport Rail Link, as an alternative for cyclists commuting between eastern Bangkok and the heart of the city.
Tourism operators bank on TAT schemes
Tourism operators bank on TAT schemes
BANGKOK: Thanks to less-complicated processes, tourism operators hope new campaigns by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will continue to prop up domestic travel.
Korean and diving instructor drown in Phuket
Korean and diving instructor drown in Phuket
PHUKET: A South Korean man and a Thai diving instructor who came to his rescue drowned while diving off Koh Racha Yai in Phuket on Saturday (Oct 19).