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Plans proceeding for joint petroleum production with Cambodia

The government is proceeding its years-long plan for joint production of petroleum resources in the Gulf of Thailand together with Cambodia, according to government sources.

Bangkok Post

Upcoming performances for 2023

Bangkok has been nicknamed the "city of concerts" by local media outlets and the moniker isn't such a stretch, given a slew of big-name international entertainers coming to rock the crowd. Last-chance tickets to see Blackpink and pre-sale tickets to see Bryan Adams go on sale today and it doesn't…

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Delhi's Covid rule cuts Indian visitors to Pattaya

Indian tourists are either postponing or cancelling their trips to Pattaya as their government now requires them to be tested for Covid-19 before their return home, according to the Thai Hotels Association.

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Thais storm into semis, eye Asean crown

Thailand aim to retain the Asean title after reaching the semi-finals of the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup.

Bangkok Post

Spaceport would be a boon for nation, govt study says

A government committee will present a feasibility study on the building of a spaceport in Thailand for official consideration.

Bangkok Post

Govt allays concerns over Chinese return

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha gave assurances Thailand is ready to handle the return of travel and tourists from China as concern grows over imported Covid cases following China's reopening of its borders on Sunday.

Bangkok Post

Regional banks driven to step up digital services

Banks in Thailand and elsewhere in Asia-Pacific are being pressured to improve their digital banking services in 2023, as more tech companies are expected to join the industry amid the use of cloud technology, says cloud banking platform Mambu.

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Embittered Thai craft beer brewers plead for justice

With the onerous liquor laws that have let just a few large breweries dominate the market and have forbidden entry by small-scale newcomers for decades, Chiang Mai native Saksit Sanguanphon was forced to fulfil his dream to produce his own artisanal craft beer somewhere else. He went to Laos.

Bangkok Post

Post-Covid tourism plan gets green light

The cabinet on Tuesday approved a blueprint for tourism development over the course of the next five years, with a plan to push for Thailand to be among the world's top wellness destinations among several ambitious goals.

Bangkok Post

Adaptability is key to national survival

Covid-19. Technological disruption. Climate crisis. These have happened at a rapid pace that challenges the adaptability of people around the world. Is Thailand prepared to withstand these challenges? Ask the children -- the future of the country -- and their answers, according to the 2018 PISA Survey of 15-year-old children…

Bangkok Post

Shane Warne portrait added to Greats of the Game collection at Bradman museum

Shane Warne was set to sit for this portrait, the last in a collection of 20 depicting the world's greatest cricketers, until his sudden death in Thailand changed the plans of artist Dave Thomas.

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Chinese torrent unlikely this month

An influx of Chinese tourists is unlikely during the coming Lunar New Year holiday as not enough flights can be added in such a short time, while large tour groups are still awaiting an official announcement from the Chinese government, according to the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta).

Bangkok Post

Brit told she may never be able to walk again after horror holiday fall from balcony

The mother of Maddi Neale-Shankster has questioned the condition of the accommodation in Ko Pha-Ngan, Thailand, where the 21-year-old from Coventry, West Midlands, was staying

Daily Mirror

Delhi's Covid test rule cuts Indian visitors to Pattaya

PATTAYA: Indian tourists are either postponing or cancelling their trips to Pattaya as their government now requires them to be tested for Covid-19 before their return home, according to the Thai Hotels Association.

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Mum says she still loves son who became one of Britain's most notorious drugs lords

Susan Moorby says she prays for drug lord son Jon Moorby every day but admits he ran his multi-million pound operation through fear and even threatened to kill his whole family over money

The Times of India

COVID-19 travel advisory: Negative RT-PCR reports now required to arrive in India from these countries

India’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued the latest set of COVID-19 travel guidelines. All international arrivals from China, Singapore, Hong Kong, South Korea, Thailand and Japan will now have to produce a negative RT-PCR report from a test conducted 72 hours before the actual journey.

Bangkok Post

Passenger volumes set to increase further

The number of passengers entering and leaving the country via all modes of transportation increased sharply throughout last year when compared to the previous year, according to the Transport Ministry.

Bangkok Post

Experts urge end to Covid fear as gates swing open

Health experts are attempting to allay concern that new coronavirus strains in China may be imported into Thailand, saying they are less worrisome than the already dominant strain in Thailand.

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Oaxis sees potential in children's brand

Oaxis Asia, a Singapore-based education startup selling digital products for children under the "myFirst" brand, is gearing up to expand its footprint in Thailand to capitalise on the growing market for child-based tech.

Bangkok Post

Ministry urged to cut power reserve

Energy advocates are demanding the Energy Ministry reduce the country's huge surplus of power generation capacity in reserve as part of efforts to curb a surge in power bills in 2023.

Bangkok Post

Change tack on Myanmar

2023 will be a year of reckoning for Myanmar. In August next year, the country will hold an election, which many believe will be a one-horse race. Such a result will certainly be a headache for the international community, especially supranational bodies like the United Nations.

Bangkok Post

A challenging year ahead

Global economic growth in 2023 is expected to remain sluggish, following a year roiled by the war in Ukraine and soaring inflation.

Bangkok Post

In Thailand, 70 is the new 51

Based on the United Nations definition, a country is an Ageing Society when the share of the aged population (people aged 65 or older) is higher than 7% and is an Aged Society when this share rises above 14%. Once this share is over 20%, the nation is called a…

The Times of India

Karnataka makes 7-day quarantine essential for travellers from these countries

As per a latest development, the Karnataka state government has now made home quarantine mandatory for seven days for passengers arriving at the Bengaluru airport from six countries, China, Thailand, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, and Singapore. This move comes in the wake of rising COVID cases in other countries.…

Bangkok Post

Booster jab urged for tourism staff

The Tourism Authority of Thailand is urging business operators to ensure their staff have received a booster of the Covid-19 vaccine to prepare for the return of Chinese tourists.

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