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Digital healthcare push to cut hospital crowds
Digital healthcare push to cut hospital crowds
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Public Health is advancing efforts to modernise healthcare delivery, with the goal of reducing outpatient congestion in public hospitals by at least 5% by September 2025.
Flights added to address high airfares during New Year 2025 travel boom
Flights added to address high airfares during New Year 2025 travel boom
BANGKOK: The Thai government, in collaboration with airlines and private sector stakeholders, is ramping up efforts to manage travel demand and address rising airfares ahead of the 2025 New Year holidays. 
Phi Phi national park drawing 6,000 visitors a day
Phi Phi national park drawing 6,000 visitors a day
PHUKET: Phi Phi Island National Park is witnessing a tourism boom, with over 6,000 visitors flocking daily to its pristine beaches and iconic attractions, contributing more than B2.4 million a day revenue.  
Thailand, UN collaborate to boost road safety
Thailand, UN collaborate to boost road safety
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra met with Jean Todt, the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Road Safety, during his official visit to Thailand yesterday (Nov 5).
Phang Nga reels from storm damage
Phang Nga reels from storm damage
PHANG NGA: A powerful storm on Monday (Sept 16) has caused widespread damage in Phang Nga's Takua Pa district, uprooting trees, knocking down power poles and tearing roofs off homes.
Thai Paralympic athletes set for cash rewards
Thai Paralympic athletes set for cash rewards
PARALYMPICS: Thailand’s Paralympic athletes are set to receive at least B135 million in cash rewards for their medal-winning performances at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
Thaksin outlines his economic vision for Thailand
Thaksin outlines his economic vision for Thailand
BANGKOK: Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra outlined his economic vision for the country, addressing a large audience that included ministers, business leaders, and executives at the "Vision for Thailand 2024" event in Bangkok yesterday (Aug 23).
Thailand inks Kazakh economic and trade agreement
Thailand inks Kazakh economic and trade agreement
BANGKOK: Thailand and Kazakhstan have recently strengthened their economic and trade ties through the signing of the Agreement on Trade and Economic Cooperation.
Phuket’s Suchata wins Miss Universe Thailand 2024
Phuket’s Suchata wins Miss Universe Thailand 2024
BANGKOK: Suchata Chuangsri has been crowned Miss Universe Thailand 2024 after a dazzling final event held at The Mall Lifestore Bangkapi in Bangkok on Sunday (July 14).
National parks set new revenue record
National parks set new revenue record
BANGKOK: Thailand’s national parks have set a new revenue record, collecting B1.785 billion from Oct 1, 2023 to June 20, 2024, surpassing the B1.467bn collected during the same period in 2023.
Srettha scraps B300 tourism ‘entry fee’
Srettha scraps B300 tourism ‘entry fee’
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has announced the government’s decision to scrap the controversial B300t tourism fee, initially proposed last year but faced opposition from the private sector.
Cabinet extends visa exemptions for Indian and Taiwanese tourists
Cabinet extends visa exemptions for Indian and Taiwanese tourists
BANGKOK: The Cabinet has approved a proposal to extend visa exemptions for tourists from India and Taiwan for an additional six months to enhance the influx of foreign visitors and stimulate the economy.
Ayutthaya chemical fire cleanup to cost B70mn
Ayutthaya chemical fire cleanup to cost B70mn
AYUTTHAYA: The government estimates the cost of addressing the aftermath of a chemical warehouse fire in Phachi district, Ayutthaya province, including the cleanup of chemical contamination, to be around B70 million.
Prime Minister orders crackdown on ‘taxi mafia’ at Ratchaprasong
Prime Minister orders crackdown on ‘taxi mafia’ at Ratchaprasong
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has instructed the police to take serious action against the “taxi mafia” at the Ratchaprasong area. The taxi drivers reportedly do not use meters and extort tourists.
Flights to Israel return amid airspace closure, THAI diverts
Flights to Israel return amid airspace closure, THAI diverts
BANGKOK: Immigration authorities at Suvarnabhumi Airport responded to an unexpected turn of events when two Israel-bound flights were forced to return to Thailand early Sunday morning (Apr 14).
NBTC excludes FIFA World Cup from broadcast mandate
NBTC excludes FIFA World Cup from broadcast mandate
FOOTBALL: The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) of Thailand has approved the removal of the FIFA World Cup from its “must-have” rule, which mandates that major sporting events be accessible on free TV channels.
Navy commander removed after shelling accident
Navy commander removed after shelling accident
CHONBURI: The Royal Thai Navy has announced the dismissal of HTMS Chonburi’s commander following an accidental shelling incident at Sattahip Naval Base in Chonburi province, which resulted in a fire on HTMS Khirirat and injuries to fourteen crew members.
Thailand introduces AI to combat depression
Thailand introduces AI to combat depression
BANGKOK: Thailand is pioneering the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to offer a lifeline to those grappling with depression and suicidal thoughts, officials confirmed yesterday (Mar 18).
PM aims for Thailand to become aviation hub
PM aims for Thailand to become aviation hub
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has introduced Thailand Vision, pledging to elevate Thailand as a key aviation hub in the Asia-Pacific region.
Govt urged to consider long-term visa-free deal for India
Govt urged to consider long-term visa-free deal for India
BANGKOK: Tourism leaders in Thailand are calling for discussions on establishing a long-term visa-free travel arrangement with India, anticipating significant benefits as India is expected to become the world’s third-largest economy by 2027.