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Muay Thai set to demo at Paris Olympics
Muay Thai set to demo at Paris Olympics
MUAY THAI: A Muay Thai fight demonstration has been confirmed to feature during the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris, touted as the first step towards the sport’s inclusion in the international event.
Phuket expects B400bn bonanza in 2024
Phuket expects B400bn bonanza in 2024
PHUKET: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is confident that tourism revenue in Phuket this year will reach at least B400 billion, reporting that more than 3.6 million tourists visited the resort island in the first quarter.
Bleaching forces diving site closures
Bleaching forces diving site closures
PHUKET: Snorkelling and diving sites at several marine national parks in five provinces have been closed due to the worsening coral bleaching situation.
Prawit report ‘redacted’ by graft body
Prawit report ‘redacted’ by graft body
BANGKOK: The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) handed a report on the infamous watch case of former deputy premier Gen Prawit Wongsuwon to activist Veera Somkwamkid on Thursday (May 23), as ordered by the Administrative Court.
Thailand ‘top choice in Asia’ for European tourists
Thailand ‘top choice in Asia’ for European tourists
PHUKET: Thailand is the top destination in Asia among European tourists, according to a survey by Agoda.
No ‘life-threatening’ cases from turbulence incident, says hospital
No ‘life-threatening’ cases from turbulence incident, says hospital
BANGKOK: Twenty people who were aboard a Singapore Airlines flight that hit severe turbulence and made an emergency landing in Bangkok on Tuesday (May 21) remain in intensive care but none have life-threatening conditions, say hospital officials.
Baht fundamentals have deteriorated
Baht fundamentals have deteriorated
BANGKOK: Uncertainty surrounding the US interest rate trajectory, alongside geopolitical tensions, underpin much of the baht’s weakness so far this year. We (BMI) think the baht will trade sideways and reach 37.50 to the US dollar by year-end once these temporary factors subside.
Narcotic-level penalties await for vaping in schools
Narcotic-level penalties await for vaping in schools
BANGKOK: The Education Ministry will amend its regulation to list e-cigarettes in the prohibited category of narcotics, Suthep Kaengsanthia, permanent secretary, said on Wednesday (May 22).
20 in intensive care after turbulence scare
20 in intensive care after turbulence scare
BANGKOK: Twenty people remained in intensive care in two Bangkok hospitals yesterday (May 22), following treatment for injuries sustained during extreme turbulence on a Singapore Airlines flight that had to make an emergency landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport on Tuesday.
Kunlavut, Panipak take top honours
Kunlavut, Panipak take top honours
ALL SPORTS: There were no surprises as badminton ace Kunlavut Vitidsarn and taekwondo star Panipak Wongpattanakit walked away with the top 2023 Sport Writers Association of Thailand (Swat) amateur awards for the second successive year on Tuesday (May 21).
War Elephants, Malaysia face ASEAN clash
War Elephants, Malaysia face ASEAN clash
FOOTBALL: Defending champions Thailand have been drawn to face arch-rivals Malaysia and Singapore in the opening round of the 2024 AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup.
Thai flags at half-mast for late Iranian President
Thai flags at half-mast for late Iranian President
BANGKOK: Government agencies and state enterprises in Thailand will fly their flags at half-mast for three days to commemorate the passing of Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash, government spokesperson Chai Wacharonke said yesterday (May 21).
Hotels call for better tax treatment
Hotels call for better tax treatment
BANGKOK: Hoteliers are urging a revision of the property tax calculation based on the land appraisal price and business income to ease the uneven recovery in the hospitality industry.
Bleaching affects reefs in Phang Nga and Krabi
Bleaching affects reefs in Phang Nga and Krabi
PHANG NGA: Seven coral bleaching sites have been found in Moo Koh Surin National Park in Phang Nga, and up to 70% of the coral fields around Krabi’s Phi Phi Island also suffer from bleaching problems, the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation (DMCR) said.
PM hopes for F1 circuit near U-Tapao airport
PM hopes for F1 circuit near U-Tapao airport
FORMULA ONE: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has met with Formula One organisers in Italy and said he hoped the construction of an F1 racing circuit would start near U-Tapao airport in Rayong province in three or four years.
Pride event to span five days
Pride event to span five days
BANGKOK: The government, along with the private and civil sector, will host a five-day Pride event in Bangkok to show Thailand’s readiness to be Asia’s “rainbow” capital.
Draft law aims to curtail profit shifting
Draft law aims to curtail profit shifting
BANGKOK: The Revenue Department expects draft legislation to collect taxes from multinational enterprises (MNEs) to prevent the shifting of profit to subsidiaries located in countries with a lower tax base to be implemented in 2025, which estimates suggest will boost tax revenue by B12 billion per year.
Owner of stray tiger cub must pay B1.4mn
Owner of stray tiger cub must pay B1.4mn
BANGKOK: The owner of a tiger cub found wandering around a community in Chachoengsao province last week must pay B1.4 million for its long-term care, according to the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP).
Foreigners lead the way in condo market
Foreigners lead the way in condo market
BANGKOK: Foreign buyers dominated the condo market in the first quarter of 2024, with new launches focused on major tourist destinations, amounting to a combined investment value of more than B56.6 billion.
Senators ask charter court to impeach PM, new minister
Senators ask charter court to impeach PM, new minister
BANGKOK: Forty senators have asked the Constitutional Court to rule on the status of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and PM’s Office Minister Pichit Chuenban after the latter was appointed as a minister in the recent Cabinet reshuffle.