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Over 85% wary of bad tourist behaviour at national parks: poll
Kyodo News, Published on 26/10/2024
» KYODO - A government survey released Friday showed that over 85% of respondents are concerned that the increase in foreign tourists visiting Japanese national parks could lead to more instances of bad manners and rule-breaking.
Failure of lese majeste bid 'disappointing'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 26/10/2024
» Chaithawat Tulathon, the ex-leader of the now-defunct Move Forward Party, on Friday expressed disappointment after the House rejected the proposal to include lese majeste in the list of offences that would be pardoned under a new political amnesty bill.
Port and Bangkok United secure wins to claim top spots
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 26/10/2024
» Thai League 1 duo Port and Bangkok United claimed victories in the AFC Champions League Two on Thursday night.
Victims' families go after agencies for negligence
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 26/10/2024
» The families of the victims of the Oct 1 bus fire tragedy on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road filed petitions with the police yesterday, accusing four agencies of negligence that led to the disaster.
Retirement age to go up to 65: ministry
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 26/10/2024
» The Labour Ministry plans to raise the retirement age for both private and government sectors to 65 years, the same as in Singapore and Switzerland, said the minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.
Chips set for latest hub push
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/10/2024
» Thailand has set a goal to strengthen its position in the regional semiconductor industry. Efforts are being made to prepare a skilled workforce for surging demands.
Security beefed up in wake of Tak Bai killings statute expiry
News, Published on 26/10/2024
» Security has been tightened in the deep South following intelligence reports of insurgent groups planning to instigate violence from Oct 24-28, after the statute of limitations for the Tak Bai massacre case expired at midnight last night.
Minister counters push to void MoU with Cambodia
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/10/2024
» Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai denounced a move by political activists to petition the Constitutional Court to revoke a 2001 memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Thailand and Cambodia, established during the administration of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
Khon Kaen to Nong Khai track by 2027
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 26/10/2024
» Construction of the second phase of the double-track railway from Khon Kaen to Nong Khai, worth 28.6 billion baht, will begin at the end of this year and take roughly three years to complete, said Governor Veeris Ammarapala of the State Railway of Thailand (SRT).
Full recovery projected for Indian tourists this year
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/10/2024
» Thailand is expecting a full recovery of Indian tourist arrivals this year with more than 2 million arrivals anticipated, generating nearly 90 billion baht in revenue, driven by the visa-free scheme and a recovery in flights.