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Trade pact with Sri Lanka
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/03/2024
» The Thai-Sri Lankan free trade agreement (FTA) was approved by the Thai parliament yesterday and now awaits ratification by both sides.
Minor International Backs Government Efforts
Published on 22/03/2024
» Minor International (MINT)’s Chairperson, Mr. William Heinecke, and Group CEO, Mr. Dillip Rajakarier, recently held discussions with the Prime Minister of Thailand, H.E. Srettha Thavisin. During the meeting, MINT commended the Government for its pro-business and pro-tourism policies, including visa exemptions, tax reduction on alcohol beverage sales, as well as various measures aimed at attracting visitors from around the world to Thailand, such as Formula E racing and the expansion of international airports. MINT's Chairperson expressed confidence in the Government, stating that under the Prime Minister's administration, Thailand has the potential to become the world's number-one tourist destination within two years.
Egg-tastic offerings
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 20/03/2024
» Egg season is here and by that we mean eggs coloured in bright pastels, ready to be buried and hunted, and if they are chocolate — eat! But, what goes well with these eggs — rabbits and Easter! To get into the Easter spirit, Guru By Bangkok Post has rounded up places, in Thailand and beyond, where you get sink your teeth into sweet treats.
Starship destroyed on re-entry after successful flight
Published on 14/03/2024
» BOCA CHICA, Texas - The SpaceX Starship rocket, designed to eventually send astronauts to the moon and beyond, completed nearly an entire test flight on its third try on Thursday, making it much farther than before with a cruise through low orbit before being destroyed during a return to Earth, the company said.
Currents of change
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 13/03/2024
» The Venice Biennale is a prestigious international cultural exhibition. This year, 15 Southeast Asian artists are set to contribute to its 60th edition and showcase their talent at the exhibition "The Spirits Of Maritime Crossing". The exhibition will be held at Palazzo Smith Mangilli Valmarana which will open to the public after being closed for 12 years for this momentous event.
2 Indonesian Batik Air pilots suspended after falling asleep in cockpit
Published on 10/03/2024
» Batik Air, full-service carrier of Indonesia’s Lion Group, temporarily suspended two pilots after they fell asleep in the cockpit during a domestic flight in late January, the carrier said in a statement.
Malaysia's missing MH370 plane: What we know, 10 years on
Published on 08/03/2024
» The disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 ten years ago with 239 people on board remains one of the world's greatest aviation mysteries.
Mass coral reef bleaching event looms
Published on 05/03/2024
» LONDON - The world is on the verge of a fourth mass coral bleaching event which could result in wide swathes of tropical reefs dying, including parts of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, according to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Sri Lanka ends free visas for long-staying Russians and Ukrainians
Published on 29/02/2024
» COLOMBO - Sri Lanka has decided to stop issuing free long-term visas to Russian and Ukrainian nationals who have lived in the country for the past two years, a government official said on Thursday.
Jellyfish warning for Songkhla beach
News, Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 28/02/2024
» Authorities are warning tourists against swimming on Chala That Beach in Songkhla province following sightings of Portuguese man-of-war jellyfish along the shoreline from Singha Nakhon district to Muang district.