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Thai AirAsia X to refund bookings made during pandemic
Thai AirAsia X to refund bookings made during pandemic
BANGKOK: Thai AirAsia X has affirmed it will refund all paid bookings made in the previous two years during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite filing for bankruptcy.
Real estate demand expected to fall
Real estate demand expected to fall
BANGKOK: Rising inflation and interest rate hikes are expected to dampen demand for real estate and mortgages this year, reports state news agency NNT.
Agencies encouraged to consider promoting tourism via Metaverse
Agencies encouraged to consider promoting tourism via Metaverse
BANGKOK: Relevant units are being urged to consider utilizing new innovations, including metaverse technology, to promote tourism in Thailand.
Phuket to host World’s Best Rice Award ceremony in November
Phuket to host World’s Best Rice Award ceremony in November
BANGKOK: US-based magazine ‘The Rice Trader’ will host an award ceremony for the World’s Best Rice Award in Phuket this year, with the Ministry of Commerce expecting the event to boost the global popularity of Thai grains.
Investigation launched into airport runway incident
Investigation launched into airport runway incident
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Transport has launched an investigation into a Thai AirAsia flight that landed on the wrong runway at Don Mueang Airport in Bangkok earlier this month, which could have resulted in a serious aviation accident.
Walkout protest at APEC meeting over Russian invasion
Walkout protest at APEC meeting over Russian invasion
BANGKOK: Representatives of the United States and several other nations walked out of an Asia-Pacific trade ministers meeting in Bangkok on Saturday (21 May) to protest Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Phuket tourism chief expects 5mn visitors by year’s end
Phuket tourism chief expects 5mn visitors by year’s end
PHUKET: The Phuket Tourism and Sports Office has said that the province will likely see up to 5 million foreign tourists this year as a result of Thailand’s relaxation of entry restrictions, accounting for 50% of pre-COVID arrivals.
Airlines see recovery as more routes reopen
Airlines see recovery as more routes reopen
BANGKOK: Several airlines have started reopening their pre-pandemic routes, reflecting ongoing recovery in the aviation industry, it was confirmed today (May 17).
Warning issued over rising suicide rates
Warning issued over rising suicide rates
BANGKOK: The Department of Mental Health (DMH) has issued a warning over the rising rate of suicides among people of working age and retirees.
Thailand thanks Myanmar for drug lord’s extradition
Thailand thanks Myanmar for drug lord’s extradition
BANGKOK:  Thailand has expressed gratitude to Myanmar authorities for returning Thawatchai Aomchompoo, one of Thailand’s most wanted drug suspects, reports state news agency NNT.
Thai tourism industry hopes for more Chinese tourists in October
Thai tourism industry hopes for more Chinese tourists in October
BANGKOK: The Thai tourism industry is hoping to see more Chinese visitors during Golden Week in October, reports state news agency NNT.
True and DTAC team up to combat scams
True and DTAC team up to combat scams
BANGKOK: True Corporation and Total Access Communication Public Company Limited (DTAC) are collaborating to tackle rampant call center scams, it was confirmed yesterday (Apr 14).
Funding approved to help cover reduced Social Security contributions
Funding approved to help cover reduced Social Security contributions
BANGKOK: A B4.5 billion budget has been approved to partially cover reduced contributions to the Social Security Fund (SSF) over the next three months.
CCSA approves ‘in principle’ axing PCR tests for tourist arrivals
CCSA approves ‘in principle’ axing PCR tests for tourist arrivals
BANGKOK: The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has announced that is has agreed “in principle” to no longer require international tourists to be tested for COVID-19 by RT-PCR method, instead allowing antigen test kits (ATKs) to be used instead.
TCC urges reduced land tax collection
TCC urges reduced land tax collection
BANGKOK: The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) has urged the government to delay fully collecting on land taxes as a way to assist the public amid the current economic situation.
Higher inflation rate predicted by BoT
Higher inflation rate predicted by BoT
BUSINESS: The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has increased its inflation forecast for this year to 4.9% from 1.7% in the same period last year due to increases in energy and food prices caused by the supply shock that is driven by the Russia-Ukraine war.
Health officials advise against arbitrary ATK and RT-PCR tests
Health officials advise against arbitrary ATK and RT-PCR tests
BANGKOK: Health authorities are now advising against the arbitrary use of ATK and RT-PCR tests, while also assuring that four COVID vaccine doses are enough for now and there are no plans to administer fifth doses.
Songkran water splashing to be allowed at certain venues
Songkran water splashing to be allowed at certain venues
BANGKOK: The government has said water splashing events for this year’s Songkran Festival will be allowed at some venues, but not in open areas.
Increase in minimum wage to be discussed
Increase in minimum wage to be discussed
BANGKOK: The National Wage Committee is expected to hold a meeting to consider a proposal to increase the daily minimum wage rate due to increased living costs in Thailand.
Thailand and China to boost cooperation on news and mass media
Thailand and China to boost cooperation on news and mass media
BANGKOK: Thailand’s Public Relations Department (PRD) and China’s Xinhua News Agency are working to enhance their cooperation on news and mass media, with the aim of fostering connectivity between the peoples of both nations.