An elephant and its calf were saved by a group of vets. The calf slipped into the hole. The calf tried to leave the hole but slipped. A heart-wrenching video captured the moment when a big mother elephant was rescued when a group of vets, national park staff, and volunteers had to administer CPR while … Read more
Thailand’s colour-coded system of restrictions is no longer in use. A Covid-19 immunisation certificate/professionally performed antigen test are required to enter. Phuket, Koh Samui and northern Thailand saw the biggest increases in tourism arrivals this year. Travelers curious in what it’s like to visit Thailand right now might find it interesting to hear that the … Read more
109 exotic animals were discovered in two Indian women’s baggage at the Bangkok airport on Monday. They were arrested afterwards. The two intended to smuggle the creatures, which included white porcupines, turtles, lizards, and snakes. 109 exotic animals were discovered in two Indian women’s baggage at the Bangkok airport on Monday, leading to their arrests. … Read more
Asjad has been offered a spot in the World Professional Snooker Tour. He received the spot as he was on Asia-Oceania Q School Order of Merit’s priority list. Asif also qualified for the World Tour. Pakistan’s international snooker player Asjad Iqbal has been offered a spot on the World Professional Snooker Tour after Thanawat Tirapongpaiboon … Read more
This month, Thailand legalized the cultivation and use of cannabis and abolished the fight against long-term imprisonment or the death penalty for drug-related offences. Jonathan Heath of the BBC in Southeast Asia explains what is behind the dramatic change. Twenty-one years ago, I had one of the most difficult experiences of my career as a … Read more
The decision is in response to the slower spread of coronavirus Covid-19. The use of face masks will be voluntary beginning next month, but recommended for use in crowded areas. Thailand is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. BANGKOK: Thailand said on Friday that it would suspend its much-criticized pre-registration process … Read more
People can now grow cannabis at home in Thailand and sell it after removing marijuana from the list of banned substances. The country is the first in Southeast Asia known for its strict drug laws. But while recreational use is still banned, proponents say these mitigation measures will effectively decriminalize marijuana. The government hopes that developments in the local cannabis trade will boost agriculture and tourism. It also provides citizens with millions of cannabis … Read more
Thailand’s exports, which are a major engine of the country’s economic development, increased 9.9% year on year in April, according to figures released on Friday. According to figures issued by the country’s Ministry of Commerce, growth slowed from an increase of 19.5 percent in March, falling below market expectations of 14.6 percent. According to the … Read more
Chadchart Sittipunt, Thailand’s former transport minister, is poised to be approved as Bangkok’s next governor following a convincing victory in the city’s first gubernatorial election since 2013. Unofficial results from the Office of Election Commission of Bangkok indicated that 31 candidates registered for the Bangkok governor election, with independent candidate Chadchart, 55, earning a record … Read more
China’s women’s badminton team defeated Thailand 3-0 in Friday’s Uber Cup semifinals and will defend their title against South Korea in the final. In the Uber Cup semifinals, China faced Thailand for the third time in a row, with Olympic champion Chen Yufei defeating Ratchanok Intanon 2-0 to give her side the lead. The world’s … Read more
Thailand’s orchid growers, who have already been battered by the pandemic for two years, are bracing for new blows to their livelihood as the war in Ukraine and changing weather patterns further cloud their prospects. Orchid growing, once considered a popular pastime among Thailand’s elite, has grown into a multi-million dollar industry, with Thailand now … Read more
PTTEP, Thailand’s oil and gas company, and Petronas, Malaysia’s oil and gas conglomerate, announced their withdrawal from Myanmar’s Yetagun gas project on Friday. After last year’s military takeover and related charges of human rights violations, big energy corporations such as Chevron and TotalEnergies have left Myanmar. According to a local monitoring group, over 1,800 civilians … Read more
The screams of a crowd resound beneath a Bangkok underpass as harsh spotlights and street lighting reveal a fierce fight between two furious shirtless men: Fight Club Thailand is on. In the capital city of a country renowned for its highly technical martial arts scene, amateur fighters gather regularly promising to exchange only blood and … Read more
At a state memorial service at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Wednesday, Shane Warne was hailed as a “genius” in front of tens of thousands of spectators and renowned players, with music giants such as Elton John performing virtually. The 52-year-old Australian cricketer died of a suspected heart attack at a luxury resort in Thailand … Read more
WASHINGTON: The United States has given more than 500 million coronavirus vaccines to other countries since the jabs were developed, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday in a statement obtained by AFP. “The United States has now shared over 500 million safe and effective Covid-19 vaccine doses, free of cost, to more than 110 … Read more
KARACHI: Australian opener David Warner plans to attend the state funeral of his childhood idol Shane Warne later this month, but he says it will take time to get used to the legendary bowler’s passing. Warne died following a heart attack while holidaying in Thailand last week, and his death has shaken the Australian team, … Read more
Australia cricket great Shane Warne, widely regarded as one of the greatest Test players of all time, died on Friday of a suspected heart attack aged 52. According to Warne’s management company, the retired leg-spinner was found lying in Koh Samui, Thailand. “It is with great sadness we advise that Shane Keith Warne passed away … Read more
BANGKOK – Thailand on Thursday reported a record daily increase of 23,557 new COVID-19 cases during the past 24 hours, as the Omicron variant continues to spread across the Southeast Asian country. That brought the total number of infections in the country to 2.79 million, while that of fatalities to 22,768, according to the Center … Read more
BANGKOK – Thailand reported 21,232 new COVID-19 cases during the past 24 hours, the highest single-day case tally in more than six months, official data showed on Wednesday. The daily spike raised the total number of infections in the country to more than 2.77 million, according to the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA). The … Read more
BANGKOK – Thailand on Wednesday reported 16,462 new COVID-19 cases during the last 24 hours, the highest daily case tally since Aug. 29, 2021, according to official data. The new cases raised the country’s total number of infections to 2.64 million, according to the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA), the country’s COVID-19 task force. … Read more
BANGKOK – Thailand on Thursday reported 14,822 new COVID-19 cases during the past 24 hours, marking the highest daily case tally since early September 2021, according to official data. It more than doubled a daily average of some 7,000 new cases registered in January, according to the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA), the country’s … Read more
KUNMING/VIENTIANE – The China-Laos Railway has transported over one million passengers and 500,000 tonnes of cargo since it was launched in December 2021, while business operators from Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar are now using the same facility to import and export goods to and from China and beyond, according to a Lao official. The … Read more
RAYONG: Oil washing up on a beach on Thailand’s east coast could be the “nail in the coffin” for pandemic-hit hotels and restaurants, local hospitality businesses said on Saturday. The Thai navy and pollution experts are scrambling to clean up Tuesday night’s spill in the Gulf of Thailand where at least 60 tonnes of crude … Read more
HONG KONG – Hopes for Thailand’s economic recovery have been dealt a blow with the suspension of a quarantine-free programme for international tourists, say figures in the all-important hospitality industry who are readjusting their outlook for 2022. “We are kind of seeing a replay of 2021 where … hotels are focusing on domestic travel once … Read more
BANGKOK, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) — Thailand on Monday reported 6,929 new COVID-19 cases and 13 more fatalities, according to the country’s Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA). Most of the new infections were detected in regions including the capital Bangkok, Samut Prakan, Chon Buri, Phuket and Nonthaburi. The CCSA also reported that all the new … Read more
Over the past couple of decades, central banks in emerging markets have made substantial progress in developing the credibility to conduct countercyclical monetary policy. During the Covid crisis, many of these central banks not only cut interest rates sharply, but also deployed a range of tools to help restore market functioning, including asset purchases. And, … Read more
BANGKOK: Thailand will introduce a $9 entry fee for foreign visitors from April, officials said on Wednesday, even as the kingdom seeks to lure travellers back and repair its Covid-battered tourism sector. Strict entry rules imposed to curb the pandemic hammered Thailand’s crucial tourism industry last year, contributing to the economy’s worst performance in more … Read more
KANCHANABURI, Thailand: Trekking through dense jungle and mountainous terrain at night to avoid arrest, one couple from Myanmar endured a gruelling journey to Thailand, grasping for an economic lifeline as jobs dry up in their coup-hit home. Myo Chit and his wife are among thousands of migrants who have made the crossing in recent months, spurred … Read more
