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491,000 Japan-bound air tickets cancelled as China warns people to avoid travel amid spat
Published on 18/11/2025
» Chinese airlines have recorded about 491,000 cancellations of tickets to Japan since Saturday - roughly 32% of their total bookings to the typically popular destination - after Beijing advised citizens to avoid travelling there amid a diplomatic spat, according to a veteran aviation analyst.
Lung diseases kill yet remain overlooked
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 18/11/2025
» A senior representative from the World Health Organization (WHO) has urged all stakeholders -- governments, clinicians, journalists and advocates -- to confront chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs), particularly Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), in the lead-up to World COPD Day on Wednesday.
Airlines target China tourist surge amid Japan tensions
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/11/2025
» Although the airline sector has been suffering from sluggish tourism and a declining number of Chinese arrivals since the beginning of the year, Thailand should still have a robust high season during the fourth quarter, as well as opportunities for more Chinese demand, following China's warning to its citizens to not visit Japan.
China rice deal negotiations in the offing
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/11/2025
» The Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) is to hold discussions with Cofco Corporation, a Chinese state-owned company involved in the production and importation of agricultural products, over the shipment of 500,000 tonnes of Thai rice.
Council warns of tariff impact on GDP growth
Business, Published on 18/11/2025
» The Thai economy must brace for the impact of the US's reciprocal tariff policy, according to the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), which projects next year's GDP growth will slow to 1.7%, down from an estimated 2% this year.
Hong Kong issues Japan travel warning citing rise in attacks on Chinese citizens
Published on 17/11/2025
» Hong Kong authorities have urged residents to exercise caution and prioritise personal safety in Japan, citing a rise in attacks against Chinese citizens in the country.
Tricky balancing act for govt
Published on 17/11/2025
» Thailand is maintaining a well-calibrated balance between China and the United States, but details concerning the distribution of benefits and strategic interests require closer scrutiny, academics say.
Operators seek to build trust among travellers
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/11/2025
» Tourism operators have launched the "Trusted Thailand" mark in an effort to restore confidence among travellers, while urging the government to prepare marketing campaigns ahead of Chinese New Year 2026 and address recurring issues such as the Thai-Cambodian border conflict.
Perfect Paper strives for world-class standards
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 17/11/2025
» The Chinese proverb "wealth does not pass three generations" is nearly universal, rooted in Confucian values.
Star Ratchanok, mixed duo deliver
Post Reporters, Published on 16/11/2025
» Ratchanok Intanon claimed her second World Tour title of the year after winning the US$475,000 (approx 15.2 million baht) Kumamoto Masters Japan 2025 on Sunday.