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Health concerns rise as 9.1% of Thai youth report e-cigarette use
Health concerns rise as 9.1% of Thai youth report e-cigarette use
A survey has found that around 9.1% of young people in Thailand use e-cigarettes, raising serious health concerns from public health officials.
Govt mulls extending diesel tax reduction
Govt mulls extending diesel tax reduction
BANGKOK: A decision has yet to be reached on whether to extend the diesel tax measure set to expire on July 20, with the government recently directing the Ministry of Finance to evaluate the feasibility of such an extension.
THAI to finalise deal to buy 30 new aircraft
THAI to finalise deal to buy 30 new aircraft
BANGKOK: Thai Airways (THAI) aims to finalise a deal to buy at least 30 new aircraft by the end of the year and could double its fleet of narrow-body jets over the next decade, according to its chief executive.
TAT promotes ‘faith-based tourism’
TAT promotes ‘faith-based tourism’
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is set to organise an event promoting 12 spiritual tourism routes throughout the country, it was confirmed yesterday (June 22).
Pledge to increase medical staff to combat shortfall
Pledge to increase medical staff to combat shortfall
BANGKOK: An agreement has been reached to open more positions for doctors and nurses to address the shortage of medical staff in the state sector, it was annouced yesterday (June 22).
Phuket tourism sees rebound amid influx of foreign visitors
Phuket tourism sees rebound amid influx of foreign visitors
BANGKOK: Phuket province is witnessing a surge in international tourists, with Chinese travelers leading the way, followed by those from Russia and Australia, reports state news agency NNT
TAT collaborates with designers to foster sustainable tourism trends
TAT collaborates with designers to foster sustainable tourism trends
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is joining forces with private agencies to encourage Thai dress designers in developing Thai clothing, aiming to create sustainable tourism trends.
More than 1,000 foreigners in Phuket caught for visa overstay
More than 1,000 foreigners in Phuket caught for visa overstay
BANGKOK: More than over 1,000 foreigners have been apprehended for overstaying their visas due to the collaborative efforts of the Phuket Immigration Office and 800 accommodation providers on the resort island, reports state news agency NNT.
Safety measures implemented at Tham Luang cave ahead of reopening
Safety measures implemented at Tham Luang cave ahead of reopening
CHIANG RAI: The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation confirmed yesterday (May 22) that safety measures are to be implemented in preparation for the reopening of Chiang Rai’s Tham Luang Cave in July.
Alcohol sales prohibited during early voting and election days
Alcohol sales prohibited during early voting and election days
BANGKOK: To avoid unnecessary incidents or complications, alcohol sales will be banned throughout Thailand on the day of early voting and Election Day next month, it was confirmed yesterday (Apr 26).
SEA Games to be shown on Thai TV
SEA Games to be shown on Thai TV
SEA GAMES: The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) has announced that live broadcasts of the 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) will be televised for viewers in Thailand.
Phi Phi Island entry fees surge with e-ticketing
Phi Phi Island entry fees surge with e-ticketing
BANGKOK: The e-ticketing system introduced by Thailand’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation (DNP) in July 2020 has led to a 20-30% increase in revenue from entry fees to the Phi Phi islands.
ThaiHealth campaign aims to reduce Songkran road accidents
ThaiHealth campaign aims to reduce Songkran road accidents
BANGKOK: Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) and its partner agencies have launched a campaign called “Don’t Drink and Drive; Tipsy Kills” that is hoped will reduce road accidents and fatalities during the Songkran festival.
TAT eyes B18bn revenue from nationwide Songkran events
TAT eyes B18bn revenue from nationwide Songkran events
BANGKOK: Thailand’s tourism authority has announced a plan to organise Songkran celebrations across the country and the agency now anticipates B18 billion in revenue from both Thai and foreign tourists traveling during the festival.
Thailand reverses visa policy for tourists from 60 countries
Thailand reverses visa policy for tourists from 60 countries
BANGKOK: Thailand has reinstated its 30-day visa exemption policy for tourists from roughly 60 countries, effective Saturday (Apr 1), marking a reversal of a previous regulation that allowed visitors from these countries to stay up to 45 days without obtaining a prior visa.
Songkran festivities get full government support
Songkran festivities get full government support
BANGKOK: The government has announced full support for this year’s Songkran Festival, ordering state agencies to prepare grand events for the holiday period from Apr 13-15.
Media outlets form alliance on election results coverage
Media outlets form alliance on election results coverage
BANGKOK: Thai media outlets have formed an alliance to cover unofficial results from polling stations during the May 14 general election in response to the Election Commission’s (EC) decision to use a non-real time official reporting format.
Horseshoe crab warning issued after two deaths
Horseshoe crab warning issued after two deaths
BANGKOK: Health officials have issued warnings to the public after two people died and five others were hospitalised after consuming mangrove horseshoe crabs, which are lethally toxic.
Thailand records 5.57mn tourist arrivals in first quarter
Thailand records 5.57mn tourist arrivals in first quarter
BANGKOK: Deputy Government Spokesperson Traisulee Traisaranakul has reported that Thailand has seen a rapid recovery in its tourism sector, with 5.57 million foreign tourist arrivals recorded between Jan 1 and Mar 18 this year.
Phanaeng Curry named world’s best stew
Phanaeng Curry named world’s best stew
BANGKOK: Thai dishes continue to be desired delicacies among food enthusiasts around the world after a global food website TasteAtlas ranked Phanaeng curry the best stew in the world, ahead of Japanese curry and Sichuan hot pot.