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Finance Minister Pichai sees B3trn for stimulus funds
Finance Minister Pichai sees B3trn for stimulus funds
BANGKOK: The government has a budget of up to B3 trillion available for economic stimulus over the next four years, says Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Study-work policy to keep kids in class
Study-work policy to keep kids in class
BANGKOK: The Digital Economy and Society Ministry is pushing a policy allowing students to earn additional income while studying in a bid to bring out-of-school children back into the classroom.
Hoteliers decry use of illicit foreign entities
Hoteliers decry use of illicit foreign entities
BANGKOK: The widespread use of Thai nominees by foreign businesses in Thailand is a growing concern among hoteliers, who fear that low prices and quality could destroy the tourism reputation of the country, according to the Thai Hotels Association's (THA) monthly sentiment index.
Extra public holidays next year approved
Extra public holidays next year approved
BANGKOK: The Cabinet has approved extra public holidays for next year and January 2026, declaring long-weekends to boost tourism and the overall economy.
Rodtang eyes Takeru showdown despite losing title after missing weight
Rodtang eyes Takeru showdown despite losing title after missing weight
MMA: Rodtang Jitmuangnon is planning a showdown with Japanese kickboxing icon Takeru Segawa despite losing his ONE Championship flyweight Muay Thai title on the scale after missing weight for ONE 269.
Call for auto taxes to match global shift
Call for auto taxes to match global shift
BANGKOK: The structure of Thailand's automotive excise taxes must align with global trends, particularly the shift towards the electric vehicle (EV) industry, says Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul.
Malaysian state proposes erecting 100km border wall
Malaysian state proposes erecting 100km border wall
KELANTAN: The Malaysian state of Kelantan that is opposite Narathiwat province will propose the government to build a 100-kilometre-long wall in a new move to crack down on cross-border crimes and smuggling.
Pyramid scheme charges filed against 18 The iCon Group suspects
Pyramid scheme charges filed against 18 The iCon Group suspects
BANGKOK: The Department of Special Investigation has additionally charged 18 detained suspects of The iCon Group with pyramid scheme and direct sales law violations.
Phuket airport notches 300 flights a day
Phuket airport notches 300 flights a day
PHUKET: Phuket Airport has reported a surge in passenger volumes this high season, with more than 30,000 travellers and over 300 flights daily. Plans are underway to expand the international terminal to take up to 18 million passengers per year.
Kunlavut snaps epic title drought
Kunlavut snaps epic title drought
BADMINTON: Thailand’s Kunlavut Vitidsarn ended his long title drought in style as he carved out an impressive victory over China’s Wang Zhengxing in the men’s singles final of the US$240,000 (B8.2 million) Korea Masters in Iksan City yesterday (Nov 10).
Government denies Koh Kut run-ins
Government denies Koh Kut run-ins
BANGKOK: The government has dismissed reports of confrontations between Thai soldiers and their Cambodian counterparts on Koh Kut as fake news while insisting the tourism situation on the island is still good.
Thai deputy PM makes case for Cambodia deal
Thai deputy PM makes case for Cambodia deal
TRAT: The government on Saturday (Nov 9) reiterated that a 2001 memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Cambodia is a mechanism to protect Thailand’s best interests, while insisting Thailand has sole sovereignty over Koh Kut in this eastern province.
TAT predicts Loy Krathong can generate B6.9bn
TAT predicts Loy Krathong can generate B6.9bn
BANGKOK: Loy Krathong festivals across five regions are expected to generate B6.9 billion in tourism revenue from 1.9 million domestic trips, with the North attracting the most tourists, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
B400 minimum wage ‘a New Year present’
B400 minimum wage ‘a New Year present’
BANGKOK: Thailand plans to increase the daily minimum wage to B400 next year, Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said on Friday (Nov 8).
Ministry to legalise unregistered hotels
Ministry to legalise unregistered hotels
BANGKOK: The Tourism and Sports Ministry has vowed to register unregistered hotels through a new draft within one year, aiming to maintain the long-haul tourist market as the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is implemented in two years, which requires adhering to strict environmental standards.
Ishii names five newcomers in squad
Ishii names five newcomers in squad
FOOTBALL: Thailand coach Masatada Ishii has called up 23 players for the two warm-up matches against Lebanon and Laos during the FIFA Day break next week.
Mayor shot dead in Narathiwat
Mayor shot dead in Narathiwat
NARATHIWAT: The mayor of a tambon in Rueso district of Narathiwat was shot dead by a group of men armed with war weapons at his garment factory in the southern border province yesterday (Nov 7).
New panel to reduce school dropout rates
New panel to reduce school dropout rates
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Education will set up a committee to lead efforts to curb high school dropout rates, it has been confirmed.
Tourists offered free Thai holiday if they smuggle weed back to Britain
Tourists offered free Thai holiday if they smuggle weed back to Britain
BANGKOK: British authorities have asked Thai police to arrest Britons smuggling cannabis back to the UK in exchange for a free holiday in Thailand with pocket money.
Thailand targets 8mn European tourists in 2025
Thailand targets 8mn European tourists in 2025
BANGKOK: Thailand is targeting 8 million European tourists next year, contributing to a new high of 11mn long-haul visitors, as the Tourism and Sports Ministry pledges to expedite efforts with airlines and ambassadors for a full international flight resumption.