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Families of Myanmar crane collapse victims agree B1.6m compensation
News, Post Reporters, Published on 31/03/2024
» Rayong: The families of the construction workers killed in a tower crane collapse at a site in Pluak Daeng district in this eastern province will be paid 1.6 million baht in compensation.
Myanmar detains 148 Thais
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/02/2024
» The Myanmar military and police have detained 148 Thais in the wake of a crackdown on call centre scams and online gambling operations in Tachileik, a border town opposite Mae Sai in Chiang Rai province.
Joined at the hip
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 22/01/2024
» The Thai tourism industry posted a disappointing result in terms of arrivals from China last year, recording only 3.5 million visitors, falling far short of the original goal of 5-7 million.
Airports chief expects 8m Chinese visitors this year
Post Reporters, Published on 04/01/2024
» Airports of Thailand expects the Thai-Chinese visa-free agreement will help bring 8 million Chinese visitors to the country this year, or about 70% of the record total set in 2019, says president Kerati Kijmanawat.
CEOs voice concerns for 2024
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 02/01/2024
» Thailand is projected to post slow economic growth in the near future compared with pre-pandemic rates. Several public and private agencies have GDP forecasts for 2024 ranging from 3-3.4%, excluding implementation of the government's digital wallet scheme.
Bangkok mall shooter, 14, to remain institutionalised
Post Reporters, Published on 01/01/2024
» Parents have let the mental treatment institute where he was detained continue treating their 14-year-old son who killed three people on a shooting rampage at Siam Paragon mall in October.
A year of milestones
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 26/12/2023
» As 2023 concludes, the year stands out for a multitude of noteworthy events and news.
Over 200 Thais evacuated from northern Myanmar to arrive Sunday night
Post Reporters, Published on 19/11/2023
» About 260 Thais evacuated from battlefields in Laukkaing town in northern Myanmar will arrive from China late Sunday night, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
50 Thais still detained in northern Myanmar need help
Post Reporters, Published on 17/11/2023
» The fate of up to 50 Thais still detained by scam gangs in Laukkaing amid battles between the Myanmar army and ethnic troops remains a big concern, while nearly 300 others have been saved, says the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Govt sees visa policy lifting flights to 1.3m next year
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/11/2023
» Thailand expects to see over 1.3 million flights next year, following the government's recent announcement of a visa-free policy for Chinese, Kazakh, Indian and Taiwanese tourists, said Deputy Minister of Transport Surapong Piyachote.