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Southern hotels boom amid tourist influx
Southern hotels boom amid tourist influx
BANGKOK: Robust tourism should help hotels in the South enjoy surging room rates and service charges for both high and low seasons, as many five-star beach resorts have already announced a new round of service charges, with the highest rate reaching B92,924 in January.
Thaksin dedicates himself to fixing the economy
Thaksin dedicates himself to fixing the economy
BANGKOK: Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has pledged to dedicate himself over the next three years to reviving the economy, which he claims has been seriously mismanaged.
Bright start for New Year arrivals from China
Bright start for New Year arrivals from China
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is working towards increasing charter flights from secondary cities in China, while preparing to launch the first phase of the domestic ‘We Travel Together’ subsidy, offering 1 million privileges in June.
Thai senator’s ‘live executions’ proposal panned
Thai senator’s ‘live executions’ proposal panned
BANGKOK: Senator Angkhana Neelapaijit yesterday (Jan 29) condemned a suggestion by a colleague to broadcast live the executions of convicts as a way to combat the drug problem.
Government will plug shortfall in US funding
Government will plug shortfall in US funding
BANGKOK: The government will continue to support healthcare services for refugees after US President Donald Trump ordered a 90-day pause in foreign aid which immediately impacts healthcare financial support for refugees in Thailand.
Chinese New Year arrivals to Thailand set to top 770k
Chinese New Year arrivals to Thailand set to top 770k
BANGKOK: The government expects 770,000 Chinese nationals to visit Thailand during Chinese New Year, from Jan 24 to Feb 2, an increase of 22.6% compared to the Lunar New Year period last year.
Cabinet approves B620mn fund to tackle forest fires, smog
Cabinet approves B620mn fund to tackle forest fires, smog
BANGKOK: The Cabinet has approved a central fund allocation of B620 million to tackle the forest fires and PM2.5 dust haze that regularly pollute much of the country.
Government steps up efforts to combat haze
Government steps up efforts to combat haze
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is poised to issue further instructions at a Cabinet meeting today (Jan 28) to combat the haze problem, according to government spokesman Jirayu Houngsub.
No guarantee B400 wage will go nationwide
No guarantee B400 wage will go nationwide
BANGKOK: There is no guarantee that the B400 daily minimum wage adjustment, already effective in some tourism provinces, will be implemented in remaining provinces, labour permanent secretary Boonsong Thapchaiyuth says.
British man suspected of killing Thai wife in UK arrested
British man suspected of killing Thai wife in UK arrested
BANGKOK: A British man, 62, has been arrested in Kanchanaburi province for quick repatriation as he was suspected of killing his Thai wife in his homeland over two decades ago.
Trump effect mixed for Thailand
Trump effect mixed for Thailand
BANGKOK: Trump 2.0 policies, referring to strategies utilised by the US president in his second term, are expected to impact products such as computers, equipment and components, electronic devices, rubber products and agricultural goods.
Russian charged with murder for throwing son from speedboat
Russian charged with murder for throwing son from speedboat
BANGKOK: A Russian man has been arrested and charged after throwing his 13-year-old son into the sea off Phang Nga, resulting in the boy’s death from severe injuries caused by a propeller.
Online TM6 form for visitors to Thailand coming on May 1
Online TM6 form for visitors to Thailand coming on May 1
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Tourism and Sports is preparing to promote the online TM6 immigration form, which will be compulsory for all foreign arrivals entering Thailand as of May 1, though the government is reluctant to start collecting the B300 tourism fee this year.
Hundreds wed as Thai same-sex marriage law takes effect
Hundreds wed as Thai same-sex marriage law takes effect
BANGKOK: Same-sex couples across Thailand tied the knot at district offices and shopping malls amid smiles, tears and celebrations as the long-awaited Marriage Equality Act officially took effect yesterday (Jan 23).
DoA airports ready for CNY spike in passengers
DoA airports ready for CNY spike in passengers
BANGKOK: The Department of Airports (DoA) is ready to service an expected influx of passengers over the Chinese New Year, with visitors to tier-two cities due to jump by at least 14.3% from last year, the government said on Wednesday (Jan 22).
Liverpool launch academy in Thailand
Liverpool launch academy in Thailand
FOOTBALL: Premier League giants Liverpool officially launched a football academy in Thailand yesterday (Jan 22).
Most of Thailand still faces red levels of smog
Most of Thailand still faces red levels of smog
BANGKOK: Ultrafine dust levels were in the red (hazardous-to-health) in 44 out of Thailand’s 77 provinces this morning (Jan 23), with only six provinces reporting moderate to good air quality.
TAT targets B3trn amid shift to rising markets
TAT targets B3trn amid shift to rising markets
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is targeting B3 trillion in tourism revenue this year, while diversifying to address risk, shifting focus to rising markets such as Southeast Asia, India and Russia.
SAT chief wants independent Thai Olympic president
SAT chief wants independent Thai Olympic president
OLYMPICS: Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) Governor Gongsak Yodmani said that the new president of the National Olympic Committee of Thailand (NOCT) must be someone who is recognised both domestically and internationally and be independent from politics.
RTP says not deporting Uyghurs back to China
RTP says not deporting Uyghurs back to China
BANGKOK: The Royal Thai Police (RTP) has denied trying to deport a group of 48 Uyghur men to China as alleged by human rights advocates.