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BUSINESS

Phuket scoops B3bn in Songkran tourist cash

News, Published on 17/04/2022

» The Songkran festival in Phuket made more than 3 billion baht in revenue from tourist spending, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

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THAILAND

Democrats split over ethics probe

News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/04/2022

» High-profile sexual harassment cases involving former Democrat deputy leader Prinn Panitchpakdi are shaking up the party, with some senior members calling on its executives to take responsibility for appointing him to the position.

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THAILAND

Sex abuse cases against Prinn pile up

News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 17/04/2022

» Another victim has filed a sexual harassment case against former Democrat member Prinn Panitchpakdi with Muang police in Chiang Mai while five more victims plan to do so on Monday, lawyer Sittra Biebangkerd said on Saturday.

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WORLD

Macron talks up green credentials ahead of French election

AFP, Published on 17/04/2022

» MARSEILLE - President Emmanuel Macron promised to put the environment at the heart of his government if he is re-elected next weekend, in a speech in southern France on Saturday designed to appeal to young and green-minded voters.

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SPORTS

Second win in Thailand for Sihwan Kim

Sports, Published on 17/04/2022

» Pattaya: Sihwan Kim triumphed in the Asian Mixed Stableford Challenge yesterday on the Waterside Course at Siam Country Club to secure his second Asian Tour title in the space of six weeks and cement his position at the top of the Tour's Order of Merit.

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SPORTS

Beetles fail to get better of Kitchee in ACL opener

Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 17/04/2022

» Former Thai League 1 winners Chiang Rai United were handed a 1-0 defeat by Kitchee SC of Hong Kong in their first AFC Champions League Group J game in Buri Ram on Saturday night.

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THAILAND

PM warns health services to brace for Songkran surge

News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/04/2022

» Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered the Ministry of Public Health and other state agencies to prepare for a surge in Covid-19 infections when people return to work after the long holiday on Monday.

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THAILAND

Rainbow of hope loses its lustre

News, Published on 17/04/2022

» Despite recommendations by the UN Human Rights Council's Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the need to promote gender equality in Thailand, authorities are still yet to afford LGBTQ citizens the right to marry and start a family.

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OPINION

Grim road toll stats not enough

News, Editorial, Published on 17/04/2022

» This year's Songkran holidays might have been a bit livelier with return of at least some fanfare and a trickle of foreign tourists, but one thing certainly has continued to put a damper on the festive mood -- the government's grim, if not misguided, obsession with counting road accidents and deaths throughout the holiday period.

OPINION

When it twigged Thailand was different

News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 17/04/2022

» For the third year running we have experienced muted Songkran celebrations, and I for one won't complain if it remains that way for a while. Of course there have been a few naughty tourists who have broken the water-throwing protocols, but maybe the heat got to them.