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Cabinet approves B55bn rice price stability measures
Cabinet approves B55bn rice price stability measures
BANGKOK: The Thai Cabinet has approved a series of financial measures amounting to B55 billion to help stabilise rice prices for the 2023/24 harvest season. These measures include providing loans to farmers and agricultural cooperatives aimed at managing the market supply and supporting prices.
Chiang Mai tourism seeks action against seasonal smog
Chiang Mai tourism seeks action against seasonal smog
BANGKOK: Chiang Mai’s tourism leaders are calling for urgent government action to address the city’s hazardous smog problem as the peak season approaches.
Foreign investment hits B84bn
Foreign investment hits B84bn
BANGKOK: In the first nine months of 2023, foreign investment in Thailand significantly rose, exceeding B84 billion.
TCEB unveils 2024 MICE industry promotion plan
TCEB unveils 2024 MICE industry promotion plan
BANGKOK: The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) reveals a scheme to drive forward the Thai MICE industry, by creating long-term strength through the concept of cultural capital. The aim is to generate B140 billion in revenue by the end of next year.
Cabinet declares four-day New Year holiday
Cabinet declares four-day New Year holiday
BANGKOK: The Cabinet has approved a change to the upcoming New Year holiday period to begin a day earlier, effectively starting on Dec 29, 2023 through Jan 1, 2024, to create a four-day holiday, it was confirmed yesterday (Oct 24).
Court dismisses murder charges in ‘Billy’ activist ‘disappearance’
Court dismisses murder charges in ‘Billy’ activist ‘disappearance’
BANGKOK: A court has dismissed murder charges against four forestry officials over the 2014 disappearance of a prominent land rights activist, citing lack of evidence.
PM says weak baht can help export, tourism sectors
PM says weak baht can help export, tourism sectors
BANGKOK: The prime minister has assured that the Bank of Thailand (BOT) is monitoring the weak baht, which he pointed out is not entirely bad for the economy and could help the key export and tourism sectors, as the currency hit multi-month lows.
World’s best beach in Trang set to reopen in October
World’s best beach in Trang set to reopen in October
TRANG: After receiving the prestigious title of the world’s best beach from the World Beach Guide earlier this year, Koh Kradan is now preparing to welcome visitors once more as it reopens its shores on October 1. The island will remain accessible until May 31 next year.
Former MP banned for life over monarchy-related post
Former MP banned for life over monarchy-related post
BANGKOK: Former Member of Parliament Pannika Wanich has been handed a lifetime ban from participating in politics by the Supreme Court due to a picture she posted online 13 years ago, which was deemed disrespectful to the monarchy.
Military outlines plans to reduce conscription quotas
Military outlines plans to reduce conscription quotas
BANGKOK: Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang has confirmed that the military has outlined plans for an immediate reduction in military conscription quotas, in line with the new government’s policies.
PM discusses tourism boost with airlines
PM discusses tourism boost with airlines
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has met with representatives from the aviation sector to prepare for the high tourism season which is expected to peak in the last quarter of 2023. 
Surge in elderly care business registrations
Surge in elderly care business registrations
BANGKOK: The Department of Business Development (DBD) has reported that Thailand continues to experience a significant uptick in the registration of businesses focused on elderly care services. This rise is particularly noteworthy as Thailand is already classified as an aging society, with over 10% of its population aged 60 and above.
EC inquiry committee on Pita’s holding of ITV shares suggests petition be dropped
BANGKOK: The inquiry committee appointed by the Election Commission (EC) to give input on whether Move Forward Party (MFP) Leader Pita Limjaroenrat’s holding of shares in a media firm ITV breached the organic law on the election of MPs has indicated it saw fit for the EC to drop the petition.
EC inquiry committee on Pita’s holding of ITV shares suggests petition be dropped
EC inquiry committee on Pita’s holding of ITV shares suggests petition be dropped
BANGKOK: The inquiry committee appointed by the Election Commission (EC) to give input on whether Move Forward Party Leader Pita Limjaroenrat’s holding of shares in a media firm ITV breached the organic law on the election of MPs has indicated it saw fit for the EC to drop the petition.
Cabinet approves opium and magic mushroom medicinal trials
Cabinet approves opium and magic mushroom medicinal trials
BANGKOK: The Cabinet has given the green light to a draft royal decree that permits the cultivation of opium and magic mushrooms for medicinal use on a trial basis, it was confirmed on Aug 9.
THAI targets Q3 2024 exit from rehabilitation
THAI targets Q3 2024 exit from rehabilitation
BANGKOK: Thai Airways International (THAI) is making significant progress towards emerging from its rehabilitation plan by Q3 2024 and subsequently relisting on the stock market, says THAI CEO Chai Eamsiri.
Pattaya considers nighttime beach curfew
Pattaya considers nighttime beach curfew
BANGKOK: Pattaya City authorities are considering implementing specified opening hours for its beaches in order to handle the increasing issue of late-night disturbances caused by revelers.
Hua Hin airport expansion expected to boost tourism
Hua Hin airport expansion expected to boost tourism
BANGKOK: The Department of Airports (DOA) is embarking on an ambitious plan to elevate Hua Hin Airport to international status, as part of efforts to bolster regional tourism.
TAT adopts cautious approach to visa fee waiver scheme
TAT adopts cautious approach to visa fee waiver scheme
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand is taking a cautious approach toward implementing a visa fee waiver scheme to attract more foreign tourists.
National dengue cases triple
National dengue cases triple
BANGKOK: The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has revealed that the number of dengue fever cases in Thailand has surged threefold, with 27,377 reported cases and 33 fatalities during the first half of this year.