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Govt expects 8 million Chinese tourists this year
Reuters, Published on 05/01/2024
» Thailand expects 8 million tourists from China in 2024 after both countries agreed to permanently waive visa requirements for each other's citizens from March, agovernment spokesperson said on Friday.
Former EU Commission president Jacques Delors dies at 98
AFP, Published on 28/12/2023
» PARIS - Jacques Delors, a former head of the EU Commission and key figure in the creation of the euro currency, has died, his daughter Martine Aubry told AFP on Wednesday.
Navigating the new tourism horizon
Business, Published on 27/12/2023
» In the ever-evolving tapestry of global tourism, a profound transformation has begun in Thailand. The country's tourism industry is ushering in a new era with a focus that transcends footfall to cater to a more discerning breed of high-value travellers.
Indian arrivals increase to 1.5m this year due to visa-free policy
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 15/12/2023
» About 1.5 million Indian tourists have so far visited Thailand this year, surpassing the target, following the introduction of a tourist visa exception scheme, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) said on Friday.
World Bank cuts Thai growth outlook
Reuters, Published on 14/12/2023
» Thailand's economic growth is expected at 2.5% this year before accelerating to 3.2% in 2024, supported by a recovery in tourism, exports and sustained private consumption, the World Bank said on Thursday.
Covid-19 on the rise again
Published on 11/12/2023
» There were 590 new Covid-19 cases which required hospitalisation from Dec 3-9, the biggest jump in confirmed coronavirus infections since July, the Department of Disease Control reported on Monday.
Macron: Notre Dame to reopen on time
AFP, Published on 08/12/2023
» PARIS - French President Emmanuel Macron promised on Friday that the restoration of Paris's Notre Dame Cathedral, badly damaged by fire in 2019, would be completed in time for its planned reopening next December.
Maths scores drop globally, but US still trails other countries
New York Times, Published on 06/12/2023
» The math performance of US teenagers has sharply declined since 2018, with scores lower than 20 years ago and with American students continuing to trail global competitors, according to the results of a key international exam released on Tuesday.
Premier League announces record $8.45 bn domestic TV deal
AFP, Published on 05/12/2023
» LONDON - The Premier League announced on Monday it had agreed a record pound sterling6.7 billion ($8.45 billion) domestic television rights deal for a four-year period starting from the 2025/26 season.
Merriam-Webster crowns 'authentic' as word of the year
AFP, Published on 28/11/2023
» WASHINGTON - In an age where forces from AI to Donald Trump have left Americans doubting the truth, United States dictionary Merriam-Webster says that 2023's most looked-up word was "authentic."