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Asia Pacific 1H 2022 hotel investment totals US$6.8bn, up 33% year-on-year
Asia Pacific 1H 2022 hotel investment totals US$6.8bn, up 33% year-on-year
BANGKOK: Recovery in Asia Pacific’s hotel sector continued to accelerate in 2022 with investment volumes for the first half of the year totaling US$6.8 billion*, reports international property broker and consultancy JLL.
Boy 9 and Ex Tourism and Sports Minister launch - Thailand Amazing Thailand 2
Boy 9 and Ex Tourism and Sports Minister launch - Thailand Amazing Thailand 2
’Senator Weerasak Kowsurat” the ex Tourism and Sports Minister of Thailand and a boy of nine years old known by his cast name as “Thomas” are part of new video called “Thailand Amazing Thailand 2” to promote tourism in Thailand.
Roadside retaining wall collapses in Koh Kaew
Roadside retaining wall collapses in Koh Kaew
PHUKET: Motorists heading southbound along Thepkrasattri Rd from Koh Kaew into Rassada have been urged to exercise caution after a section of retaining wall on the hill north of Phuket Bus Terminal 2 collapsed.
Wounded dolphin dies after rescue at Patong
Wounded dolphin dies after rescue at Patong
PHUKET: A wounded striped dolphin rescued from shallow water at Patong Beach late yesterday afternoon (July 17) has died, marine life experts at the Siritharn Rare Marine Life Rescue Center have confirmed.
Zelensky sacks 2 top Ukraine officials as EU mulls Russia sanctions
Zelensky sacks 2 top Ukraine officials as EU mulls Russia sanctions
KYIV: Ukraine faced new turmoil yesterday (July 17) with President Volodymyr Zelensky announcing he sacked his top two law enforcement officials, in the government’s most serious shakeup since Russia launched its deadly invasion in February.
Cameron Smith sees off McIlroy to win British Open after stunning surge
Cameron Smith sees off McIlroy to win British Open after stunning surge
GOLF: Australia’s Cameron Smith won the 150th British Open at St Andrews yesterday (July 17) after a stunning final round of 64 saw him overtake favourite Rory McIlroy on a dramatic day at the Old Course and claim his first major title with a 20-under-par total.
Dechapol, Sapsiree smash Chinese to take Singapore Open
Dechapol, Sapsiree smash Chinese to take Singapore Open
BADMINTON: Thailand’s mixed doubles badminton stars Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai won the BWF Singapore Open yesterday (July 17).
Department ramps up piracy inspections as tourists return
Department ramps up piracy inspections as tourists return
BUSINESS: The Intellectual Property Department has vowed to tighten its inspection of pirated products, especially in tourist destinations, as they are projected to proliferate after the country’s reopening.
Phuket marks 20 new COVID cases, two deaths
Phuket marks 20 new COVID cases, two deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 20 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (July 17), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 53,930.
Turkish delight for Thai youth sailor
Turkish delight for Thai youth sailor
SAILING: Thai sailor Weka Bhanubandh delivered a storming final day of fleet racing to win the individual youth category at the 2022 Arkas Optimist World Championship in Turkey on July 7.
Full Moon Party draws 20,000 to Koh Phangan
Full Moon Party draws 20,000 to Koh Phangan
SURAT THANI: The popular Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan in this southern coastal province drew about 20,000 tourists on Friday night (July 15).
SAT partners with US Sports Academy to train coaches
SAT partners with US Sports Academy to train coaches
ALL SPORTS: The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) has partnered with the United States Sports Academy (USSA) to launch a training course aimed at developing its official in the fields of sports coaching and international sports management.
On Campus: Brave New World?
On Campus: Brave New World?
Progress. Growth. Advancement. The three cornerstones of the modern economy. This is the land of Elon Musk, where a company’s “judgement day” is decided on a tweet. Bitcoins, NFTs and the Metaverse; everything from money to how we interact are being revolutionised. Even education cannot escape these economic demands.
Rawai to host Woodball competition
Rawai to host Woodball competition
WOODBALL: Phuket is gearing up to host a Woodball tournament in Rawai next weekend (July 22-24) as part of efforts to grow the sport’s popularity across the island.
FDA warns against ordering Molnupiravir online
FDA warns against ordering Molnupiravir online
BANGKOK: The Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning against people purchasing the drug Molnupiravir online and using it themselves.
New York to make ‘Little Thailand’ official
New York to make ‘Little Thailand’ official
NEW YORK: A New York City neighbourhood long known informally as “Little Thailand” may soon get official name recognition under a bill passed by the city council.
Phuket marks 14 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 14 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 14 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (July 16), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 53,910.
Family and colleagues praise drowned doctor
Family and colleagues praise drowned doctor
PHUKET: Family and colleagues of a Thai doctor from Chiang Mai who drowned in dangerous surf at Kata Noi Beach on Thursday (July 14) have praised him as a hero and man of courage who they believe would not have hesitated to sacrifice himself to help others.
Government set to dangle land bait
Government set to dangle land bait
BUSINESS: Academics, the private sector and non-governmental organisations have expressed mixed reactions to the government’s plan to allow foreigners to hold land ownership of one rai for residential purposes.
Spartan Thailand attracts bumper field
Spartan Thailand attracts bumper field
FITNESS: Around 4,000 participants from more than 30 countries are expected to take part in the Spartan Thailand 2022 Chiang Mai next month, organisers have confirmed.