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Phuket's chance to start afresh
News, Editorial, Published on 28/03/2021
» With the prime minister today expected to announce plans for the reopening of Phuket to foreign tourists in July and the kingdom hoping to regain its crown as one of the most visited and desirable holiday and travel destinations in the world, there is understandable concern over the move.
On the platforms
Asia focus, Pattama Kuentak, Published on 15/03/2021
» Work is no longer something that takes place only in brick-and-mortar stores, high-rise office buildings or factories, but also in virtual space, thanks to the rise of fast and always-on information technology.
It's always 'bath' time in Thailand
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 07/03/2021
» Flying in to a very quiet Suvarnabhumi recently I noticed the official ticket for the airport taxi still informs us of an additional "50 bath" (sic) you will be required to pay the driver at the end of the journey. The "bath" has been there since the ticket was introduced six years ago, so you can forgive what few tourists there are these days for believing they will be dealing in "baths" during their stay.
E-commuter boats to ply Chao Phraya
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 04/03/2021
» Chao Phraya Express Boat has signed a memorandum of understanding with the state-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) to run a pilot project of electric boats for commuters on the Chao Phraya River.
Time for a fare deal
News, Postbag, Published on 14/02/2021
» Re: "City trains not just for rich", (Editorial, Feb 13).
Govt mulls B3,500 virus aid details
News, Published on 17/01/2021
» The government will decide on Tuesday whether the self-employed, vendors and taxi drivers will be entitled to receive a 3,500-baht Covid-19 handout.
Thai tourism needs work
News, Editorial, Published on 14/12/2020
» While the government is trying to boost domestic tourism to replace the loss of revenue from foreign visitors due to the impact of the global Covid-19 pandemic, such efforts have been affected by a poor quality of services on offer to tourists.
Phuket tackles overpriced taxi fares for tourists
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 12/12/2020
» Local authorities in Phuket are ramping up efforts to tackle the island's notoriously overpriced taxi fares, after a passenger complained of being ripped off.
Encircled by muck
Oped, Postbag, Published on 12/12/2020
» Another news report states the prime minister says fighting corruption is his No.1 priority.
Protests rile taxi driver, big bike scrape, fatal teen spill
News, Mae Moo, Published on 29/11/2020
» No-talkies upsets jailbird