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Thais Uber campaign ends
Thais Uber campaign ends
BADMINTON: Thailand’s Uber Cup team bowed out in the quarter-finals of this year’s championship after losing to Indonesia 3-0 in Chengdu, China, yesterday (May 3).
Analysts trim growth for this year and next
Analysts trim growth for this year and next
BANGKOK: Analysts are downgrading GDP growth estimates for this year and next as the export outlook turns patchy, the manufacturing slump deepens, the tourism recovery is uneven and the likelihood of interest rate cuts by the Bank of Thailand this year seems limited.
Premier’s talk show to debut next week
Premier’s talk show to debut next week
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will kick off the first episode of his monthly talk show programme next Saturday to promote the government’s work, according to a source.
Heat melts income of outdoor venues
Heat melts income of outdoor venues
BANGKOK: Outdoor tourism attractions have been hampered by the unrelenting heat as tourists stay indoors, while the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is preparing to promote early morning and evening tourism to stabilise the market.
Thaksin’s trip to Phuket under scrutiny
Thaksin’s trip to Phuket under scrutiny
BANGKOK: Paroled former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s trip to Phuket, which he claimed to be a private leisure trip, has drawn flak as he was seen meeting several local administrative officials and business figures on the island.
Ondash aims for shot at ONE contract
Ondash aims for shot at ONE contract
MUAY THAI: Strawweight Muay Thai athlete Abdalla Ondash has had a remarkable start to his career under the ONE banner. On Friday, he’ll be aiming for another achievement ‒ a coveted B3.5-million contract with ONE Championship.
Call to renew levy on tourists
Call to renew levy on tourists
BANGKOK: Tourism operators are urging the new tourism minister to resume the plan to collect a B300 fee from tourists because it is not considered an obstacle to arrivals.
Thailand thrash Taiwan, set to face Indonesia in QF
Thailand thrash Taiwan, set to face Indonesia in QF
BADMINTON: Thailand’s Uber Cup team have been drawn to face Indonesia in the quarter-finals of the biennial tournament in Chengdu, China, tomorrow (May 3) after the completion of the group stage on Wednesday.
Maris confirmed as foreign minister
Maris confirmed as foreign minister
BANGKOK: Retired diplomat Maris Sangiampongsa has been endorsed as the country’s new foreign minister by His Majesty the King, the Royal Gazette announced on Wednesday (May 1).
Air quality in Chiang Mai continues to deteriorate
Air quality in Chiang Mai continues to deteriorate
BANGKOK: The air quality in Chiang Mai has continued to deteriorate over the past several days due to wildfires spreading in the province, according to local authorities.
Iran dash Thai dreams of historic Futsal title
Iran dash Thai dreams of historic Futsal title
FUTSAL: Asian powerhouse Iran produced a dominant performance to defeat hosts Thailand 4-1 in the final to secure a historic 13th AFC Futsal Asian Cup title at the Bangkok Arena on Sunday night (Apr 28).
Pact inked with Brunei to boost trade and tourism
Pact inked with Brunei to boost trade and tourism
BANGKOK: Brunei and Thailand signed two memorandums of understanding on trade and tourism cooperation yesterday (Apr 29).
Foreign Minister quits after major reshuffle
Foreign Minister quits after major reshuffle
BANGKOK: Foreign Affairs Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara tendered his resignation from his Cabinet post yesterday (Apr 28) to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin after the Cabinet reshuffle list saw him lose his seat as deputy prime minister.
Handout funding to diminish spending on other projects
Handout funding to diminish spending on other projects
BANGKOK: Once the government allocates substantial funds for its flagship digital wallet handout, spending on other projects will be reduced, says finance permanent secretary Lavaron Sangsnit.
Cabinet reshuffle a ‘done deal’
Cabinet reshuffle a ‘done deal’
BANGKOK: The final Cabinet reshuffle list has already been signed off by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and submitted for royal endorsement, according a Government House source.
Lower power bills if PTT pays fines
Lower power bills if PTT pays fines
BANGKOK: The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is planning to lower power bills near the end of this year if national oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc pays fines worth B4.7 billion that it reportedly collected from gas suppliers who did not comply with gas purchase contracts.
Thailand’s Thomas and Uber Cup teams face tricky openers
Thailand’s Thomas and Uber Cup teams face tricky openers
BADMINTON: Thailand’s Thomas Cup team will face a tough opener against defending champions India today (Apr 27) while the women’s Uber team will kick-start their campaign against Australia tomorrow.
Thailand sign letter of intent for Bangladesh FTA
Thailand sign letter of intent for Bangladesh FTA
BANGKOK: Thailand and Bangladesh are committed to working together towards a free trade agreement (FTA), and a letter of intent signed yesterday (Apr 26) will help expedite the negotiation process, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said.
Thais book place at Futsal World Cup Finals
Thais book place at Futsal World Cup Finals
FUTSAL: Thailand’s futsal team secured their place in the 2024 FIFA Futsal World Cup in Uzbekistan in September after reaching the semi-finals of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup.
Rising expenses add to hotels’ woes
Rising expenses add to hotels’ woes
BANGKOK: Hotel operators anticipate high expenses from power bills, food prices and labour wages as the low season arrives amid scorching temperatures.