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Taiwanese actress alleges 27,000 baht police extortion
Gary Boyle, Published on 26/01/2023
» Police are investigating a Taiwanese actress’s complaint that police shook her down for 27,000 baht at a checkpoint in Huai Khwang district during her New Year holiday.
Long-haul trains moving to new hub
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/01/2023
» The number of long-haul trains departing and arriving at Hua Lamphong Station in Bangkok will be slashed starting from Thursday, according to the Department of Rail Transport.
Roi Et schoolgirl stabbed to death
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/01/2023
» A 14-year-old schoolgirl was stabbed to death in front of shocked students and teachers in Roi Et on Friday morning by a male relative who had just got out of prison, police said.
Post-Covid tourism plan gets green light
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/01/2023
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved a plan for tourism development over the next five years, including a plan for Thailand to be among the world's top wellness destinations.
Ministry prepares for Chinese arrivals
Published on 30/12/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has instructed the Tourism and Sports Ministry to plan for the return of Chinese tourists as about 300,000 are expected to arrive in the first quarter of next year.
Prayut to join UTN, seek another term as PM
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/12/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha confirmed on Friday that he will join the Ruam Thai Sang Chart (United Thai Nation) Party and expressed his readiness to be a prime ministerial candidate for the party.
TAT sees Chinese tourists returning soon
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/12/2022
» Outbound tourism from China is expected to restart during the Chinese New Year in late January 2023 as Beijing gradually lifts Covid-19 restrictions, say industry operators.
Later nightspot closing times to be decided
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/12/2022
» A proposal to allow pubs, bars and other entertainment venues to stay open later in selected tourism areas will be decided on by the cabinet today.
Airlines warn of likely delays
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/11/2022
» Thai Airways International and Thai Smile Airways have asked passengers to arrive at Suvarnabhumi airport earlier during this week's Apec summit in Bangkok.
Plan to air World Cup now in doubt
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/11/2022
» A government plan to purchase the rights to broadcast the 2022 Fifa World Cup is in doubt after some National Broadcasting and Telecommunication Commission (NBTC) board members disagreed.