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Thais put Kiwis to sword, reach round 2
Thais put Kiwis to sword, reach round 2
VOLLEYBALL: Thailand beat New Zealand 3-0 (25-9, 25-13, 25-15) to advance to the second round as Pool C winners at the 2019 Asian Women's Volleyball Championship in Seoul on Tuesday (August 20).
No ban on plastic bags yet, says PM
No ban on plastic bags yet, says PM
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday (Aug 20) pledged to protect marine life from sea waste but refused to respond to growing calls for an immediate ban on single-use plastic bags.
B316bn plan to jump-start economy
B316bn plan to jump-start economy
BANGKOK: The Cabinet yesterday (Aug 20) gave the green light to a B316-billion stimulus package deemed vital to boosting the country’s economic growth by 0.5-0.6 percentage points this year.
Govt waives visa fees, not visas, for Chinese, Indian visitors
Govt waives visa fees, not visas, for Chinese, Indian visitors
BANGKOK: The Cabinet today (Aug 20) resolved to extend the period for free visas on arrival for visitors from China, India and other countries, but rejected a proposal to waive visas for Chinese and Indian visitors, to boost the economy.
TAT, Tourism Council push support for China, India visa waiver
TAT, Tourism Council push support for China, India visa waiver
BANGKOK: A visa waiver for Chinese and Indian visitors is necessary for Thailand to boost tourism amid a sluggish global economy and stiff competition, says Chairat Trirattanajarasporn, President of the Tourism Council of Thailand.
EC seeks B1.2bn for local polls
EC seeks B1.2bn for local polls
BANGKOK: The Election Commission has requested a budget of B1.2 billion to finance local government elections, even though it is unclear when they will be held.
Expat forum on TM30 yields little impact
Expat forum on TM30 yields little impact
BANGKOK: Long-term foreign residents of the kingdom have spent the weekend scratching their heads in bewilderment over the baffling requirements of the now notorious TM30 form after a recent forum at the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Thailand (FCCT) with senior Thai immigration officials present on the panel.
Visa waiver proposal under fire
Visa waiver proposal under fire
BANGKOK: The Foreign Ministry has asked the government to review the economic ministers’ proposal to offer a visa waiver to Chinese and Indian tourists as a part of the government's economic stimulus package.
Young dugong Mariam dies in nursery tank
Young dugong Mariam dies in nursery tank
TRANG: Mariam the 8-month-old dugong died earlier today (Aug 17), three days after she was taken from the sea and placed in a nursery tank.
Bangkok MP claims received death threats over Phuket condo project
Bangkok MP claims received death threats over Phuket condo project
BANGKOK: A Bangkok MP of the ruling Palang Pracharath Party claimed he has received a death threat for exposing a condominium project in Phuket which sits on land that saw its ownership documents revoked by the court.
32 rubber ducks found in pet Bulldog's stomach
32 rubber ducks found in pet Bulldog's stomach
PATTAYA: A Pattaya veterinarian has warned dog lovers to stop buying toy ducks for their pets to play with, after removing 32 small rubber duckies from an ailing Bulldog’s stomach.
Police seek extradition of Bangkok bomb plotters
Police seek extradition of Bangkok bomb plotters
BANGKOK: Police are gathering evidence to seek arrest warrants for three more individuals suspected of involvement in bomb and arson attacks in Bangkok and Nonthaburi early this month, a police source said.
Visa exemptions for Chinese, Indians to be submitted to Cabinet
Visa exemptions for Chinese, Indians to be submitted to Cabinet
BANGKOK: The Tourism and Sports Ministry plans to seek Cabinet’s approval for a scheme to offer visa exemptions to visitors from China and India for one year.
Five roadside workers killed as Malaysian tourist car rams into them
Five roadside workers killed as Malaysian tourist car rams into them
SONGKHLA: Five workers taking a rest after cutting grass were killed and another one badly hurt when a car driven by a Malaysian tourist rammed into them in Rattaphum district yesterday afternoon (Aug 13).
Monk murdered in temple during morning prayer in Trat
Monk murdered in temple during morning prayer in Trat
TRAT: A man was arrested after the abbot was shot dead at a temple in Muang district before dawn on Monday (August 12) in full view of other monks and devotees attending morning prayer.
Baby dugong Mariam is ill, condition ‘worrying’
Baby dugong Mariam is ill, condition ‘worrying’
TRANG: Mariam the baby dugong has developed a serious illness after being attacked by an adult dugong while swimming in the Andaman Sea.
Accused child molester caught after 14 years
Accused child molester caught after 14 years
PHANG NGA: A man wanted for an indecent assault on a five-year-old girl in Yala has been arrested in Phang Nga province after more than 14 years on the run.
Visa exemption called for as tourism drags
Visa exemption called for as tourism drags
BANGKOK: The government is being urged to make big tourism markets, notably China and India, visa-exempt as part of attempts to revive sluggish tourism.
Govt mulls QR code to improve taxi rides
Govt mulls QR code to improve taxi rides
BANGKOK: The Department of Land Transport announced a plan to roll out a QR-code-based complaint filing system for taxis to improve passenger service standards, one day after it approved the proposal to raise taxi fares.
Lottery winner arrested for meth giveaways
Lottery winner arrested for meth giveaways
SAMUT SAKHON: A 38-year-old man who won a B12 million lottery prize last year has been arrested for welcoming the endless stream of friends to his new house with free methamphetamine pills.