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Education Council rejects low ASEAN ranking
Education Council rejects low ASEAN ranking
BANGKOK: The Office of the Education Council (OEC) has rejected a report placing Thailand’s education system below those of most other ASEAN countries, saying the ranking did not provide clear facts or reflect the current situation.
Phuket hotels see solid high season
Phuket hotels see solid high season
BANGKOK: Despite a sharp decline in Chinese arrivals flying direct to Phuket, hotels in the island could still record a solid high season for January and February with a 92% occupancy rate and average room rate surging 15% to B5,557.
Massage industry set for clean up, says health ministry
Massage industry set for clean up, says health ministry
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) is stepping up efforts to elevate Thai massage services.
Thai border security measures to intensify amid criminal threat
Thai border security measures to intensify amid criminal threat
BANGKOK: The government is intensifying border security measures amid the rising threat of transnational crimes.
AI skills deemed vital for workers, students
AI skills deemed vital for workers, students
BANGKOK: Instead of fearing being replaced by artificial intelligence (AI), Thai workers and students should focus on acquiring skills for emerging job opportunities in the AI, cloud computing and cybersecurity sectors, according to tech executives.
‘No decision yet’ on cutting Thai visa-free period
‘No decision yet’ on cutting Thai visa-free period
BANGKOK: A decision has yet to be made on whether to reduce the visa-free period for foreign tourists in Thailand from 60 days to 30 days, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Galaxy mulls billions for Bangkok casino
Galaxy mulls billions for Bangkok casino
BANGKOK: Galaxy Entertainment Group is considering investing billions of dollars in the proposed casino and entertainment complex in Bangkok.
Thai government rejects allegations of staged Uyghur visits
Thai government rejects allegations of staged Uyghur visits
BANGKOK: Thai Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai dismissed allegations yesterday (Mar 20) that his visit to Uyghur families in the Xinjiang region of China was staged, stressing that each family participated voluntarily.
Alcohol ban in national parks to be relaxed
Alcohol ban in national parks to be relaxed
BANGKOK: The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has revised its regulations to allow alcohol consumption within designated areas for certain groups, provided a permit is granted by the park’s chief, according to the department's head.
Billions pour in for local data centres
Billions pour in for local data centres
BANGKOK: International data centre firms are continuing to invest in Thailand with applications valued at a minimum of B100 billion, mainly from existing players expanding their capacities, according to the Board of Investment (BoI).
Phuket hotels unfazed by move to reduce visa-free stays
Phuket hotels unfazed by move to reduce visa-free stays
PHUKET: Phuket hoteliers do not expect to feel the pinch if the government reduces visa-free stays to 30 days, as data showed the average length of stay was two weeks, though they say remedies for illegal businesses might require more practical solutions.
Thailand’s heat index reaches danger levels
Thailand’s heat index reaches danger levels
BANGKOK: Temperatures are rising as the hot season settles in and health authorities are warning people to stay out of the sun if possible with the heat index having already hit the orange “dangerous to health” level.
Defence volunteer blown up by time bomb in her car
Defence volunteer blown up by time bomb in her car
PATTANI: A defence volunteer was blown up by a time bomb, placed in her car by separatist insurgents, while on her way to work in Kapho district yesterday (Mar 17).
RTP to probe cop caught cheating in judges exam
RTP to probe cop caught cheating in judges exam
BANGKOK: National police chief Pol Gen Kittharath Punpetch has ordered Provincial Police Region 8 to probe a police colonel who was caught cheating in an examination organised by the Administrative Court to select new judges.
Visa-free stay in Thailand to be cut to 30 days
Visa-free stay in Thailand to be cut to 30 days
BANGKOK: The period of visa-free stays in Thailand is set to be reduced from 60 days to 30 days as related authorities have agreed in principle to the move in an effort to curb the risk of illegal businesses exploiting the visa exemption scheme, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
Dengue jab trial to begin
Dengue jab trial to begin
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Public Health has announced it will launch a dengue vaccination trial in Nakhon Phanom province next month. If successful, the vaccine will be included in the universal healthcare scheme, says Minister Somsak Thepsutin.
Thai government refutes US criticism of Uyghur repatriation
Thai government refutes US criticism of Uyghur repatriation
BANGKOK: The Thai government has reiterated its defence of last month’s repatriation of 40 Uyghurs to China, saying the action was in full compliance with humanitarian principles.
Thai officials face US visa curbs over Uyghur deportations
Thai officials face US visa curbs over Uyghur deportations
BANGKOK: The United States has restricted visas to current and former Thai officials involved in the return of 40 Uyghurs to China last month, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday (Mar 14).
Another 110kg of cannabis seized at Samui airport
Another 110kg of cannabis seized at Samui airport
SURAT THANI: Four more foreign nationals have been arrested at Samui airport with bags containing 110 kilogrammes of cannabis buds.
Foreigners arrested with 144kg of cannabis at Samui airport
Foreigners arrested with 144kg of cannabis at Samui airport
KOH SAMUI: Four Britons and a Malaysian have been arrested at Samui international airport with bags containing 144 kilogrammes of cannabis buds destined for Britain and Singapore, police said on Thursday (Mar 13).