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Malaysia arrests CEO of firm linked to child sex abuse scandal
Reuters, Published on 19/09/2024
» KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian authorities on Thursday arrested the chief executive and other senior managers of an Islamic conglomerate accused of running charity homes where children were allegedly sexually abused, amid a widening police dragnet in the case.
New Zealand nearly triples levy on international tourists
Reuters, Published on 03/09/2024
» WELLINGTON - New Zealand will nearly triple entry fees for tourists, the government said on Tuesday, spurring criticism from the key tourism sector the higher levy will deter visitors.
Sri Lanka approves free tourist visas for 35 countries
Reuters, Published on 22/08/2024
» COLOMBO - Sri Lanka's cabinet approved issuing free tourist visas to visitors from 35 countries including China, India and Russia, a top official said on Thursday, in an effort to boost tourism and help revive its crisis-hit economy.
PM Srettha defends frequent overseas travel
Reuters, Published on 22/06/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin defended his frequent globe-trotting during his first 10 months as leader of the Southeast Asian nation, in remarks aired in a television broadcast on Saturday.
Tax measures to boost tourism approved
Reuters, Published on 04/06/2024
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved tax measures to boost domestic tourism during the low season, a deputy minister of finance said.
Endangered turtles with trackers freed
Reuters, Published on 16/05/2024
» PHUKET - Off the shore of Thailand's resort island of Phuket, marine conservationists have released 11 baby leatherback sea turtles into the Indian Ocean, hoping they can thrive in the wild and return in two decades to reproduce.
Consumer confidence at 48-month high
Reuters, Published on 07/03/2024
» Thai consumer confidence rose in February, reaching the highest level in 48 months, bolstered by government support measures and tourism, a survey showed on Thursday.
Industrial sentiment index rises in Jan
Reuters, Published on 21/02/2024
» The Thai industrial sentiment index rose in January on increased domestic demand, tourism and exports, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) said on Wednesday.
Thailand to expand visa-free access, says Srettha
Reuters, Published on 16/02/2024
» The government plans to offer visa-free travel to citizens of several more countries, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Friday.
Consumer confidence at 47-month high
Reuters, Published on 13/02/2024
» Thai consumer confidence rose in January to reach the highest level in 47 months, bolstered by government stimulus measures and tourism, a survey showed on Tuesday.