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Thai boxers eye more Olympic spots
Thai boxers eye more Olympic spots
OLYMPICS: Six Thai boxers have already secured their berths at the 2024 Olympic Games and there are six more slots to compete for at the 2nd Boxing Road to Paris World Qualifying Tournament in Bangkok next month.
Long Songkran generated B140bn in tourism income
Long Songkran generated B140bn in tourism income
BANGKOK: The three weeks of this year’s Songkran festival generated about B140 billion in tourism income, with 1.9 million foreign tourists visiting the country during the celebration, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
Suriya outlines China visit agenda
Suriya outlines China visit agenda
BANGKOK: Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit will visit China next month to discuss the Thai-Chinese high-speed railway project and further promote the B1-trillion Land Bridge megaproject.
Heartbreak for Thais at Asian U23 comp
Heartbreak for Thais at Asian U23 comp
FOOTBALL: Thailand’s dream of making it to the 2024 Paris Olympics ended on Monday night (Apr 22) when they crashed out of the AFC U23 Asian Cup in Qatar after losing their final Group C game to Tajikistan 1-0.
Cabinet clears path for Senate election
Cabinet clears path for Senate election
BANGKOK: The Cabinet yesterday (Apr 23) approved the Election Commission’s (EC) draft decree to begin the process of electing a new Senate to succeed the 250-strong military-appointed chamber whose tenure is due to expire on May 11, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said.
Visa-free scheme for Russians extended
Visa-free scheme for Russians extended
BANGKOK: The Cabinet approved a 60-day visa exemption for Russian visitors yesterday (Apr 23) , to take effect from May 1 to July 31.
PM urged to tackle overtourism
PM urged to tackle overtourism
BANGKOK: With opposition to overtourism rising in many countries, Thai tourism operators are urging the government to seriously consider the nation’s carrying capacity, while some have suggested collecting a B300 tourism tax in a bid to solve the problem.
PM meets F1 chief to explore Thai-based race
PM meets F1 chief to explore Thai-based race
FORMULA ONE: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has met with Formula One (F1) Group CEO Stefano Domenicali to discuss the possibility of staging a Grand Prix in Thailand.
COVID surge post Songkran
COVID surge post Songkran
BANGKOK: The number of COVID-19 inpatient cases has increased as expected after Songkran celebrations as the JN.1 strain remains dominant in the country, the Department of Disease Control (DDC) said on Sunday (Apr 21).
‘Big Joke’ accuses PM Srettha of malfeasance
‘Big Joke’ accuses PM Srettha of malfeasance
BANGKOK: Deputy national police chief Surachate Hakparn yesterday (Apr 22) accused Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin of malfeasance in having him suspended and said that as a result he was blocked from becoming the next national police chief.
Thais eye progress despite heavy loss
Thais eye progress despite heavy loss
FOOTBALL: Thailand youth team coach Issara Sritaro is expecting a reaction from his men, hammered 5-0 by Saudi Arabia on Friday night (Apr 19), when they take on Tajikistan in their last Group C game of the AFC U23 Asian Cup today.
5mn seniors must work to live
5mn seniors must work to live
BANGKOK: More than 5 million senior citizens still need to work to earn a living and most of them do not have formal education, says the National Statistical Office (NSO).
Diesel price rising by another 50 satang
Diesel price rising by another 50 satang
BANGKOK: Diesel prices will rise by 50 satang a litre today (Apr 20) after an excise tax cut for the fuel expires, energy policy makers said on Friday (Apr 19).
Big Joke suspended from police force
Big Joke suspended from police force
BANGOK: The acting national police chief has suspended deputy chief Surachate Hakparn and four subordinates accused of involvement with an online gambling network, according to a source familiar with the case.
Thailand begins OECD membership process
Thailand begins OECD membership process
BANGKOK: Thailand has developed a roadmap to become a member of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), a group of developed countries, aiming to elevate the country’s standards and broaden trade and investment opportunities.
Thais off to a flying start in AFC U23 Cup
Thais off to a flying start in AFC U23 Cup
FOOTBALL: Thailand got off to a good start in the AFC U23 Asian Cup as they produced a 2-0 victory over Iraq in their Group C clash at the Al Janoub Stadium on Tuesday night (Apr 16).
National road accidents over Songkran leave 243 dead
National road accidents over Songkran leave 243 dead
BANGKOK: Road accidents killed 243 people and injured 1,837 others during the six days of the Songkran festival holiday.
Developers want foreign quotas to be hiked
Developers want foreign quotas to be hiked
BANGKOK: Foreign ownership quotas for condos should be increased in certain areas to stimulate the economy as increasing demand from foreign buyers last year is expected to continue this year, say key property figures.
National Songkran road death toll reaches 206
National Songkran road death toll reaches 206
BANGKOK: Traffic accidents during the first five days of the Songkran road safety campaign week killed 206 people and injured 1,593 others, according to data released yesterday (Apr 16).
Operators ponder elected governors
Operators ponder elected governors
BANGKOK: Tourism operators have mixed views on increasingly louder calls for elected provincial governors to replace appointed heads.