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Online sexual abuse now at severe levels
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/09/2024
» The growing threat of sexual harassment on social media is having a severe impact on children and the young, according to Thailand's National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).
Second runway planned for U-Tapao airport
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/09/2024
» The U-Tapao Rayong-Pattaya International Airport plans to begin construction of its second runway this year.
Locals support Koh Chang bridge plan
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/09/2024
» The Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat) on Monday began public hearings on four possible routes for the proposed bridge from the mainland to Trat's popular Koh Chang island.
Bus routes to link airports
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/07/2024
» State-run bus operator Transport Co will launch bus services to three major airports run by Airports of Thailand (AoT) to allow easier travel to destinations in other provinces.
PM wants F1 race in Bangkok
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/04/2024
» Thailand wants to host a Formula One event, with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin pitching Bangkok as a circuit for a street race that will help the nation’s status as a major tourism hub.
Visa exemptions yet to make a difference
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/11/2023
» Despite the offer of visa exemptions, the Chinese, Taiwanese and Indian markets have yet to record a quick recovery, say tourism operators.
Nation aims to be upper-income by 2027
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/10/2023
» The government will turn Thailand into an upper-income country within four years, says Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
Srettha disagrees with recreational use of cannabis
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/09/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Friday he did not agree with allowing recreational use of cannabis, though its medical use would remain under his administration.
Free visa for Chinese tourists raises crime concerns
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/09/2023
» A plan for free visas for Chinese visitors proposed by new Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin could lead to more crime, says the Immigration Bureau (IB).
Bookings down as China slumps
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/08/2023
» China's economic troubles are hitting tourism during the Golden Week holiday in October, leading to less bookings, according to tourism operators.