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New facilitator raises southern peace talks hopes
New facilitator raises southern peace talks hopes
BANGKOK: National Security Council (NSC) deputy secretary-general Chatchai Bangchuad believes peace talks between the Thai government and the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) separatist movement will produce positive results now that a new talks facilitator has been appointed.
TAT widens net in bid to capture more of the Chinese market
TAT widens net in bid to capture more of the Chinese market
BANGKOK: With 8 million Chinese tourist arrivals projected for 2024, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is diversifying its target to niche markets who still have plenty of purchasing power, including young travellers, small meeting groups, and caravan tours.
Immigration police launch campaign for LGBTQIA2S+ travellers
Immigration police launch campaign for LGBTQIA2S+ travellers
BANGKOK: Immigration police today (Aug 1) launched their “Welcome Pride by Immigration” campaign to allay concerns among the LGBTQIA2S+ travellers who may look different from their passport photographs.
Thailand seeks to reverse brain drain with tax breaks
Thailand seeks to reverse brain drain with tax breaks
BANGKOK: The government will slash by about 50% the personal income tax rate of professionals who are willing to return home to work for companies as the kingdom seeks to attract manpower for industries ranging from electronics, automobiles, robotics and aviation.
Impersonator was illegally appointed a prosecutor
Impersonator was illegally appointed a prosecutor
BANGKOK: Mongkol Preesukkasem, a “fake” prosecutor who was recently arrested, was found to have been illegally appointed as a level-five prosecutor by the Thanyaburi Provincial Office of the Attorney General last year.
Thais finish runners-up in ASEAN U-19 finals
Thais finish runners-up in ASEAN U-19 finals
FOOTBALL: Hosts Indonesia claimed their second ASEAN U-19 Boys’ Championship title after edging Thailand 1-0 in the final at the Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium in Surabaya on Monday night (July 29).
Government can use 2025 budget to finance handout plan
Government can use 2025 budget to finance handout plan
BANGKOK: Budget Bureau director Chaloempol Pensut confirmed yesterday (July 30) for the first time that the government can spend the budget from fiscal year 2025 on its flagship B10,000 digital wallet handout scheme.
TAT targets 2.2m Russian arrivals next year
TAT targets 2.2m Russian arrivals next year
BANGKOK: The Russian inbound market should reach a new high of 2.2 million arrivals next year, thanks to the 60-day visa-free scheme, while the shortage of aircraft among Russian airlines would continue to hamper the market, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Thai shuttlers continue brilliant run
Thai shuttlers continue brilliant run
OLYMPICS: Thai badminton stars continued their impressive start at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, with the men’s doubles and mixed doubles pairs winning their second group matches on Sunday (July 28) to guarantee their places in the quarter-finals.
‘Fake’ prosecutor arrested and charged
‘Fake’ prosecutor arrested and charged
BANGKOK: The investigation into a bogus prosecutor charged with fraud and making money from his impersonation is being widened, according to a prosecution source.
Thai Army says it needs armed drones, attack helicopters
Thai Army says it needs armed drones, attack helicopters
BANGKOK: The Army has released a white paper for 2024 calling for the procurement of several kinds of weaponry, including armed drones, to handle security challenges to Thailand over the next three years.
Jutamas lights up a dull day in ring
Jutamas lights up a dull day in ring
OLYMPICS: Jutamas Jitpong was the only Thai boxer who won a first round bout on Saturday (July 27) at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris as Weerapon Jongjoho and Thananya Somnuek both fell at the first hurdle.
New senate speaker sworn in
New senate speaker sworn in
BANGKOK: The newly elected Senate Speaker Mongkol Surasajja and his two deputies were sworn in yesterday (July 27), with the speaker remaining silent about his position on the constitutional amendment push in parliament.
Thai AirAsia eyes new Indian routes
Thai AirAsia eyes new Indian routes
BANGKOK: Thai AirAsia is focusing on opening new routes to India and within Southeast Asia in the second half to offset unrecovered flights to China, which are still hampered by the sluggish economy and higher competition from domestic travel.
Maya Bay closing for two months for natural rehabilitation
Maya Bay closing for two months for natural rehabilitation
KRABI: Maya Bay, a popular tourist destination in Krabi, and two other bays, will close for two months starting Aug 1 for natural rehabilitation during the monsoon season.
Surge in Indian, Taiwanese arrivals expected
Surge in Indian, Taiwanese arrivals expected
BANGKOK: Taiwanese and Indian arrivals in Thailand are set to reach a new high this year, thanks to the visa-free policy.
Activist lawyer gets another 4 years for lese-majeste
Activist lawyer gets another 4 years for lese-majeste
BANGKOK: The activist and human rights lawyer Arnon Nampa was sentenced yesterday (July 25) to another four years in prison for lese-majeste and violations of the Computer Crime Act, according to Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR).
Thai athletes put new spin on unloved Olympic jacket
Thai athletes put new spin on unloved Olympic jacket
OLYMPICS: The old, unloved Thai Olympic team uniform may have been officially dumped but the country’s table tennis players have decided it should not be left in the closet for good.
Court sets Aug 14 for decision in Srettha dismissal case
Court sets Aug 14 for decision in Srettha dismissal case
BANGKOK: The Constitutional Court announced yesterday (July 24) that it will deliver its ruling on Aug 14 in a case seeking the dismissal of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
TAT expects B18.3bn from July holidays
TAT expects B18.3bn from July holidays
BANGKOK: Two consecutive national holidays this month are expected to generate B18.3 billion in tourism revenue from 5 million domestic trips, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).