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Casino plan draws House opposition
Published on 01/04/2024
» The opposition Democrat Party on Sunday voiced strong opposition to government plans to legalise casinos by incorporating them into entertainment complexes, with a bill by the Pheu Thai-led government already said to be at the drafting stage.
High hopes for policy statement
Published on 11/09/2023
» As the government spells out its policy statement in parliament on Monday, people have high expectations for it to make good on its promises to deal with bread-and-butter issues affecting their lives and turn the economy around.
Tourist fee angers Koh Chang people
Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 03/12/2013
» TRAT – At least 200 local boat operators and villagers in on Koh Chang gathered on Tuesday to demand the removal of the new chief of Koh Chang National Park, saying he was acting against their best interests in imposing new fees on tourists.
AoT to raise airport departure tax
Online Reporters, Published on 24/10/2013
» The Airports of Thailand board of directors has agreed on the need to raise the airport departure tax for both domestic and international passengers by 100 baht, AoT Chairman Sita Divari said on Thursday.
Tourist entry fee plan nears enforcement
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 23/10/2013
» The Public Health Ministry is considering enforcing a plan to collect a 500-baht entry fee from tourists to help cover foreigners' unpaid medical bills at hospitals.
B500 foreigner-entry fee on the table
Online Reporters, Published on 21/10/2013
» The government is considering a plan to charge foreigners a 500-baht entry fee from January next year, according to Public Health Minister Pradit Sintavanarong.
Blacklisted and bloody, mum's hospital tragedy, ploy and tar call it a day
News, Mae Moo, Published on 28/04/2013
» He just can't keep away Tearaway Taiwanese model and singer Howard Wang, above, is likely to be thrown out of the country again after his former girlfriend laid a house break-in complaint with police.
Motorways toll free for Songkran
Published on 04/04/2013
» Toll fees will be waived for vehicles on two motorways, Highway 9 Bang Pa In–Bang Phli and Highway 7 Bangkok–Chon Buri, during the Songkran festival to reduce traffic congestion during the annual exodus to the provinces.
A rare chance to learn
News, Published on 29/12/2012
» Dear Burma does not exactly sound like a typical school name, but it is here that 10,000 migrant workers from Myanmar have been taught life skills and learn about others and themselves.
Temple tiger numbers face cut
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 11/09/2012
» KANCHANABURI : The National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department has asked Wat Pa Luangta Maha Bua to bring under control the population of tigers in its care to curb a dramatic increase in their numbers.