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Government signals support for Samui cruise terminal
Government signals support for Samui cruise terminal
SURAT THANI: The government will support the Marine Department’s plan to build a cruise ship terminal on Koh Samui to promote tourism, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said yesterday (Apr 7).
Dutchman flies to win Tour of Thailand
Dutchman flies to win Tour of Thailand
CYCLING: Roojai Insurance cyclist Adne Van Engelen was crowned the overall winner of the 2024 Tour of Thailand cycling race in Phetchabun yesterday (Apr 6).
Pita braces for political uncertainty
Pita braces for political uncertainty
BANGKOK: Pita Limjaroenrat admits his political career may be over if the Move Forward Party (MFP) is dissolved but says he will have no regrets over his time in opposition as the party has been working hard for the people.
Lung cancer, PM2.5 deaths surge in the North
Lung cancer, PM2.5 deaths surge in the North
CHIANG MAI: People in northern Thailand, particularly in Chiang Mai and Lampang, face high mortality rates due to lung cancer with the Faculty of Medicine at Chiang Mai University identifying elevated levels of PM2.5 particles in the air as one of the leading causes.
Twenty-six Thais on global billionaires list
Twenty-six Thais on global billionaires list
BANGKOK: Twenty-six Thais are among a record 2,781 billionaires worldwide, according to an annual survey by Forbes magazine.
Nati seizes fifth stage victory at Tour of Thailand
Nati seizes fifth stage victory at Tour of Thailand
CYCLING: Thailand’s Nati Samansanti of the Grant Thornton Cycling team won the fifth stage while Dutch cyclist Adne Van Engelen of Roojai Insurance maintained the yellow jersey for the second consecutive day at the 2024 Tour of Thailand yesterday (Apr 5).
Songkran confusion leaves tourism promoters red-faced
Songkran confusion leaves tourism promoters red-faced
BANGKOK: The sight of a bewildered Chinese tourist in full Songkran regalia - floral shirt and water gun - has put the government on the defensive, as it seeks to clarify that the main water-splashing festival will take place for three days and not three weeks.
Ireland’s Ewart triumphs in thrilling finish
Ireland’s Ewart triumphs in thrilling finish
CYCLING: Jesse Ewart of Terengganu Cycling team won the fourth stage of the 2024 Tour of Thailand while Roojai Insurance’s Adne Van Engelen claimed the overall leader’s yellow jersey yesterday (Apr 4).
No change to ‘five-pill rule’, says minister
No change to ‘five-pill rule’, says minister
BANGKOK: Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew insists no more changes will be made to a new regulation that specifies the maximum amounts of certain drugs that will be considered for personal use if found on someone’s person.
Overnight ferry to Koh Tao catches fire
Overnight ferry to Koh Tao catches fire
SURAT THANI: A night ferry carrying almost 100 Thai and foreign passengers caught fire off Koh Tao in Surat Thani this morning (Apr 4). All passengers and crew were rescued, and no injuries were reported.
Ministry considers health scheme for foreign tourists
Ministry considers health scheme for foreign tourists
BANGKOK: The Tourism and Sports Ministry and the National Institute for Emergency Medicine have confirmed plans to discuss the possibility of extending the Universal Coverage for Emergency Patients (UCEP) programme to cover foreign tourists.
Ageing Thai ace tames field to grab lead
Ageing Thai ace tames field to grab lead
CYCLING: Thai rider Peerapol Chawchiangkwang won the third stage of the 2024 Tour of Thailand and took the overall leader’s yellow jersey yesterday (Apr 3).
Court accepts petition for dissolution of Move Forward Party
Court accepts petition for dissolution of Move Forward Party
BANGKOK: The Constitutional Court has accepted for hearing a petition by the Election Commission (EC) for the dissolution of the Move Forward Party (MFP), and given the main opposition party 15 days to file its defence.
‘Big Joke’ turns himself in
‘Big Joke’ turns himself in
BANGKOK: Deputy national police chief Surachate Hakparn turned himself in to police to answer charges of money laundering, just hours after after investigators obtained a warrant for his arrest yesterday (Apr 2).
Rosli claims second stage victory in Tour of Thailand
Rosli claims second stage victory in Tour of Thailand
CYCLING: Malaysian cyclist Muhammad Nur Aiman Rosli, representing Terengganu Cycling team, demonstrated his strength with a solo breakaway under the scorching 40°C heat to cross the finish line and claim victory in the second stage of the 2024 Tour of Thailand yesterday (Apr 2).
Senate accepts same-sex marriage bill in first reading
Senate accepts same-sex marriage bill in first reading
BANGKOK: The same-sex marriage bill cruised through the first reading in the Senate yesterday (Apr 2), was referred to a vetting committee and is expected back on the floor in July.
Ratchanok wins BWF Madrid Spain Masters
Ratchanok wins BWF Madrid Spain Masters
BADMINTON: Ratchanok Intanon claimed her first title in almost two years after winning the US$210,000 (B7.5 million) BWF Madrid Spain Masters on Sunday (Mar 31).
No sign of police reforms
No sign of police reforms
BANGKOK: Police reform still looks a distant prospect as internal rifts, scandals and political inference continue to beset the Royal Thai Police (RTP), according to observers.
Tour of Thailand gets underway
Tour of Thailand gets underway
CYCLING: The Tour of Thailand 2024 cycling tournament get underway in Phitsanulok today (Apr 1) and is set to finish in Phetchabhun on Saturday (Apr 6), organisers said yesterday (Mar 31).
New deal to improve access to health screening
New deal to improve access to health screening
BANGKOK: Starting today (Apr 1), all social security subscribers can get their annual medical check-up at any healthcare facility which is registered with the Social Security Office (SSO) and/or the Health Security Office (NHSO).