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Elephant farm operators defend accusations from foreign media
Elephant farm operators defend accusations from foreign media
BANGKOK: Elephant farm operators across the country have held a conference to defend themselves against accusations made by foreign media affecting their business. They are set to file legal charges to protect themselves and the elephants.
Ministry of Public Health reconfirms no foreigners will be allowed to grow marijuana
Ministry of Public Health reconfirms no foreigners will be allowed to grow marijuana
BANGKOK: The Thai Ministry of Public Health and Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives yesterday (July 30) consulted with franchising business researchers about medical uses of marijuana and reconfirmed that no foreign businesspersons will be allowed to grow marijuana plants.
NCPO anti-corruption hotline receives over 5,000 complaints in past two years
NCPO anti-corruption hotline receives over 5,000 complaints in past two years
BANGKOK: The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) has received over 5,000 complaints about corruption in the past two years, NCPO Deputy Spokesperson Col Sirichan Ngathong has revealed.
Asarnha Bucha holidays expected to bring B6.7bn boost to economy
Asarnha Bucha holidays expected to bring B6.7bn boost to economy
BANGKOK: People are expected to spend some B6.7 billion on leisure trips and merit-making activities during the Asarnha Bucha and Buddhist Lent holidays this year (today and tomorrow, July 16-17), a 3.5% increase on last year, Thanawat Pholwichai, Director of the University of Thai Chamber of Commerce’s Center for Economic and Business Forecasting, has announced.
Inflation falls for third month
Inflation falls for third month
BANGKOK: Inflation in the first half of this year was reported at 0.92%, while inflation in June was reported at 0.87% due to continually falling oil prices, reports the state news agency NNT.
Business confidence hits 15-month low
Business confidence hits 15-month low
BANGKOK: Uncertainties regarding the forming of a new government and trade war concerns, have resulted in confidence among business operators in May 2019 continuing to decline, reaching a 15-month low, as shown in the latest TCC Confidence Index.
PM Prayut orders fair prices for medicines and medical services
PM Prayut orders fair prices for medicines and medical services
BANGKOK: After some private hospitals in Thailand were found to be charging their patients 16,000% higher than the recommended prices, the Ministry of Commerce has announced that it will oversee the issue to alleviate the hardships of patients, reports the National News Bureau of Thailand (NNT).
Banks to automatically submit savings accounts interest data to Revenue Dept
Banks to automatically submit savings accounts interest data to Revenue Dept
BANGKOK,: On discussions regarding savings account interest tax deductions, the Revenue Department (RD) has reached a conclusion requiring all banks to submit savings account interest payment data to the RD, with all interest payments less than B20,000 exempted from tax.
HM King expresses concern over losses from Songkran accidents
HM King expresses concern over losses from Songkran accidents
BANGKOK: His Majesty the King expressed concern over the loss of life on the roads during the Songkran festival. The prime minister has urged all agencies to follow His Majesty’s advice on accident prevention measures.
Representatives of foreign countries, international organisations observe national election
Representatives of foreign countries, international organisations observe national election
BANGKOK: The Election Commission (EC) has invited representatives of foreign countries and international organizations to observe Sunday’s general election.
International tourism arrivals hit 16.4mn
International tourism arrivals hit 16.4mn
BANGKOK: During the first five months of 2018, Thailand received a total of 16.4 million visitors from overseas, according to the Ministry of Tourism and Sports (MOTS).
Kan Yao durian sells for record B800k
Kan Yao durian sells for record B800k
NONTHABURI: A recent auction held at the “Nonthaburi: The King of Durian” expo sold a Kan Yao durian for a record B800,000, with the top nine durians sold at the event fetching a combined B2.74 million.
Chinese demand for Thai durian skyrockets
Chinese demand for Thai durian skyrockets
BANGKOK: Durian continues to prove popular among Chinese consumers with Thai durian exports to China skyrocketing by 135% in April 2018.
Yala international airport to open in 2020
Yala international airport to open in 2020
YALA: Thailand’s southernmost province of Yala is close to having its own airport. The long-awaited Betong International Airport project is expected to complete by next year.
Health Ministry warns of higher dengue virus infections
Health Ministry warns of higher dengue virus infections
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Public Health has instructed its local offices nationwide to urge people to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds, to prevent a dengue fever outbreak as Thailand begins easing into the rainy season.
Songkran spending projected to hit B132bn
Songkran spending projected to hit B132bn
BANGKOK: Robust economic growth and a fervor for Thai tradition have led to estimates that over B132 billion will circulate this Songkran holiday, the highest figure in 13 years.
Air travel to skyrocket during Songkran water festival
Air travel to skyrocket during Songkran water festival
BANGKOK: Major airports across the country are preparing for an onslaught of visitor arrivals and air traffic during the annual Songkran Festival (April 13-16), reports the National News Bureau of Thailand.
Thailand welcomed 3.5mn foreigners in Jan
Thailand welcomed 3.5mn foreigners in Jan
BANGKOK: A total of 3.5 million foreign tourists visited Thailand in January 2018, generating more than B180 billion in tourism revenue, reports the Ministry of Tourism and Sports (MoTS).