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Wed, 16 Nov 2022 06:07:00 +0700Govt offers World Cup loan
World Cup fans in Thailand are likely to miss out on being able to watch the first match on Sunday after the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) failed to agree on a price with football's international governing body (Fifa).
Wed, 16 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0700Thai Airways fleet undergoing resurgence
Thai Airways International (THAI) Plc, the country's flag carrier, says 60% of the aircraft in its pre-pandemic fleet have now resumed service following a surge in the number of people travelling, adding that the airline plans to gradually deploy nin...
Wed, 16 Nov 2022 05:33:00 +0700PM promotes EVs on eve of Apec summit
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha opened an electric vehicle (EV) charging station in the Government House compound on Tuesday as a practical and symbolic gesture showing the government's support for the green industry.
Wed, 16 Nov 2022 04:55:00 +0700Rare cat spotted at Phu Khieo sanctuary
An Asiatic golden cat was photographed at Phu Khieo Wildlife Sanctuary on Nov 6, officials at the sanctuary revealed on Tuesday.
Wed, 16 Nov 2022 04:22:00 +0700Protesters warned to stay away
Police have warned protest groups not to cause disturbances during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit later this week and remain at a designated protest site.
Tue, 15 Nov 2022 19:17:00 +0700New medical treatment visa planned for Jan 1
Thailand plans to introduce a new medical treatment visa on Jan 1 to cement its position as a medical hub in the region.
Tue, 15 Nov 2022 05:40:00 +0700Tourism ministry seeks B8.7bn economic 'booster shot'
LONDON: The Tourism and Sports Ministry is planning to ask the cabinet this month for a budget of 8.7 billion baht to support the tourism industry, saying a "booster shot" is required for Thailand to attract 18-20 million tourists next year.
Tue, 15 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0700Security boost for Apec
More than 35,000 police officers will be deployed to ensure security during the 29th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in Bangkok on Friday and Saturday, according to Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittiprapas, chief of the national police.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 20:25:00 +0700Biden, Xi seek to avoid conflict in hours-long summit talks
Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping ended a landmark summit in Bali, Indonesia on Monday after three hours of talks aimed at avoiding conflict between the rival superpowers.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 18:26:00 +0700Broadcast agency signs B600m deal towards World Cup rights
The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the national sports agency on Monday to allocate 600 million baht towards the cost of the rights to broadcast this year's Fifa World Cu...