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Wage hikes stir discontent
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 01/05/2024
» To mark International Labour Day on Wednesday, academics and labour activists have stepped up their calls on the government to increase minimum daily wages for workers nationwide following rises in parts of 10 provinces that took effect on April 13.
Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand urges airlines to increase flights
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 22/02/2024
» The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) is in discussion with all six airlines in Thailand to increase the number of flights during holidays and lower the flight price ceiling in a bid to address excessive fares.
Govt calls for more airport slots
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 14/01/2024
» The Transport Ministry has instructed the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) to increase the number of airport slots to prepare for an expected surge in foreign arrivals for the summer starting in April.
Last orders at 6am for New Year
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/12/2023
» The Interior Ministry has agreed to allow entertainment venues to remain open until 6am on Jan 1 for New Year celebrations, it was announced yesterday.
Groups urge govt to scrap 4am opening
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 05/12/2023
» Temperance groups and road safety advocates are urging the government to rethink its plan to allow bars, clubs and other entertainment venues to operate until 4am, saying authorities have not taken the necessary precautions to prevent alcohol-related accidents.
Airports prepare to implement visa-free policy
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/11/2023
» The government has set up a command centre to welcome tourists from India and Taiwan under the visa-free entry policy that will begin on Friday.
Chadchart 'not opposed' to 4am closing time
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/10/2023
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt said he isn't opposed to the plan to extend entertainment venues' night operating hours as long as all agencies concerned are ready to enforce the law to minimise any adverse impact on society.
Land bridge megaproject still on the burner
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 25/09/2023
» Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit has denied putting the brakes on the southern land bridge megaproject worth an estimated 1 trillion baht, though he says a thorough study is required before it can go ahead.
Anutin talks bring governors in line
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/09/2023
» Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Friday met with the country's provincial governors to discuss the ministry's key missions.
Mayor wants influx of global cash
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 04/09/2023
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will seek the government's support to promote the capital as a hub for multinational companies to boost economic growth, said Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt yesterday.