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TCC expects 1-1.5% GDP growth this year
TCC expects 1-1.5% GDP growth this year
BANGKOK: The Thai Chamber of Commerce is anticipating the government’s B55 billion aid measures to help reduce living costs will generate cash flow and increase economic values, leading to a 1-1.5% GDP growth this year.
Calls to ban guns on movie sets grow after Baldwin shooting
Calls to ban guns on movie sets grow after Baldwin shooting
LOS ANGELES: Calls were growing yesterday (Oct 24) to ban the use of firearms in movie-making, as Hollywood struggled to come to terms with Alec Baldwin’s fatal on-set shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
2,000 Sandbox arrivals test COVID positive branded as fake news
2,000 Sandbox arrivals test COVID positive branded as fake news
PHUKET: Phuket officials are warning people to ignore a notice circulating on social media claiming that 2,000 tourists from six different countries who arrived in Thailand under the Phuket Sandbox scheme have tested positive for COVID-19.
Lisa ‘Blackpink’, Andrea Bocelli to star at Phuket NYE
Lisa ‘Blackpink’, Andrea Bocelli to star at Phuket NYE
BANGKOK: K-pop sensation ‘Lisa’’ Manobal of Blackpink and Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli are to receive B100 million to perform at the New Year countdown in Phuket, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
Incentive offered for foreign investment in property
Incentive offered for foreign investment in property
BANGKOK: The Cabinet has approved assistance for the property sector through the “Flexible Plus Program” that gives a work permit to any foreigner who invests at least US$1 million in Thailand.
Hat-trick hero Salah hails ‘big win’ as Liverpool crush Man Utd
Hat-trick hero Salah hails ‘big win’ as Liverpool crush Man Utd
FOOTBALL: Mohamed Salah hailed a “big win” for Liverpool as the Egyptian forward’s hat-trick inspired a 5-0 victory against humiliated Manchester United at Old Trafford yesterday (Oct 24).
Verstappen doubles title lead in Texas thriller
Verstappen doubles title lead in Texas thriller
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen treated a sell-out Austin crowd to a nailbiting last-lap victory over Lewis Hamilton at the United States Grand Prix yesterday (Oct 24).
Hunt continues for gold shop robber, stolen items valued at B8mn
Hunt continues for gold shop robber, stolen items valued at B8mn
PHUKET: Police are continuing their hunt for the robber who beat a 71-year-old gold shop owner in Phuket Town with a piece of wood late Saturday night. Police have now confirmed that the gold stolen in the robbery was valued at about B8 million.
Moderna jabs to arrive Nov 1
Moderna jabs to arrive Nov 1
BANGKOK: Hospitals are planning to start administering the 560,000 Moderna COVID-19 vaccine doses which arrive next week to those who have pre-ordered by Nov 8, pending the required clearance process.
Phuket’s daily new COVID cases fall below 100
Phuket’s daily new COVID cases fall below 100
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 92 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Oct 24) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 14,777.
Solving Phuket’s plastic problem: 7 reasons to stop drinking bottled water
Solving Phuket’s plastic problem: 7 reasons to stop drinking bottled water
With the global pandemic and the lack of tourists, you would think that our beaches would be pristine and clean, but you’d be wrong. Despite our lack of visitors, the beaches are still inundated with plastic water bottles, bags and cigarettes, which means some of it is coming from us.
Man, 71, beaten heavily in gold shop robbery
Man, 71, beaten heavily in gold shop robbery
PHUKET: A 71-year-old gold shop owner suffered head injuries when he was beaten heavily on the head by a piece of wood brandished by a robber in his home in Phuket Town last night (Oct 23).
Chelsea hit Norwich for seven, Man City beat Brighton
Chelsea hit Norwich for seven, Man City beat Brighton
FOOTBALL: Chelsea opened up a two-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a 7-0 demolition of Norwich, while Phil Foden starred as Manchester City moved up to second place after a 4-1 victory at Brighton yesterday (Oct 23).
Phuket marks Chulalongkorn Day
Phuket marks Chulalongkorn Day
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Government officers held a wreath-laying ceremony yesterday (Oct 23) in remembrance of the death of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) to show loyalty to the King who is deeply honoured and revered by many of the Thai people.
The legacy of the British Legion
The legacy of the British Legion
One hundred years ago last May, a small group of ex-servicemen laid a wreath at the newly-dedicated national Cenotaph war memorial in London. The men represented four armed forces organisations set up to care for veterans who had suffered as a result of service in the First World War. This occasion marked these organisations’ amalgamation to form the British Legion, the UK’s largest armed services charity. Within months of its formation, the Legion launched its first Poppy Appeal to raise money to support war veterans and their dependents. The Legion has been working tirelessly ever since to support our armed forces veterans emotionally, socially and financially in Britain. But not only in Britain…
Govt talks up new, ‘more efficient’ Thailand Pass
Govt talks up new, ‘more efficient’ Thailand Pass
BANGKOK: The Foreign Affairs Ministry is rolling out a campaign to promote the use of the new Thailand Pass system which will replace certificates of entry (COE) for visitors to Thailand when the country reopens on Nov 1.
Verstappen beats Hamilton to pole in Austin
Verstappen beats Hamilton to pole in Austin
FORMULA ONE: Title rivals Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton will share the front of the grid after the Dutchman beat the Briton to pole in front of a packed house at the United States Grand Prix yesterday (Oct 23).
Push for Russia, India to be added to quarantine-free list
Push for Russia, India to be added to quarantine-free list
BANGKOK: Tourism operators in major travel areas are urging the government to include more countries in the quarantine-free list, particularly Russia and India, to drive demand in the upcoming high season.
Phuket marks 124 new COVID cases, four more deaths
Phuket marks 124 new COVID cases, four more deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 134 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Oct 23) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 14,685.
Silver linings tempered by cautious optimism
Silver linings tempered by cautious optimism
PHUKET: Silver linings about the immediate future of Phuket’s tourism and property industries have been tempered with some cautious optimism by tourism and property industry experts, who believe the return of tourism will be more gradual than exponential even with the reopening of the country to vaccinated tourists without quarantine on Nov 1.