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Pattaya eyes 27m visitors this year
News, Published on 03/01/2024
» The local tourism authority in Pattaya is aiming to draw 27 million visitors to the coastal city in 2024.
Social, labour issues that dominated news in 2023
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 31/12/2023
» Making a top-five list of the most pressing labour and social issues of the year is no mean feat given that so much has taken place. That said, the Bangkok Post has summarised a handful of the most remarkable stories of 2023 for your reading pleasure.
Telemedicine scheme for Thais abroad
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/12/2023
» The Ministry of Public Health has announced it will provide telemedicine services to about a million Thais living abroad under its universal healthcare scheme, Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew said on Wednesday.
First Thai case of sophisticated new covid strain
Post Reporters, Published on 19/12/2023
» Thailand has its first case of a patient infected with a new Covid-19 strain that is the best yet at catching cells and avoiding antibodies, according to the Centre for Medical Genomics of Ramathibodi Hospital.
PM plugs Land Bridge in Japan
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/12/2023
» The government is considering granting a 50-year concession to the bid winner of the one-trillion baht Land Bridge megaproject, which is expected to begin turning a profit within 24 years.
Chiang Mai University scholar to make history by joining South Pole project
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/12/2023
» A Chiang Mai University researcher will become the first Thai to join 350 other researchers from 14 countries this month in a project called "IceCube Upgrade" at the South Pole -- a key frontier of scientific exploration.
Renowned journalist John McBeth dies at 79
News, Published on 08/12/2023
» New Zealand-born John McBeth, one of Asia's preeminent journalists with a record of scrupulous and ground-breaking reporting, has died after a short illness in Jakarta, Indonesia. He was 79.
Freeing hostages top priority, says PM
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 06/12/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has reassured the public the government will continue to help all remaining Thai hostages captured by the Palestinian militant group Hamas in its surprise attack on Israel on Oct 7.
Opening hours extension 'will boost economy'
Post Reporters, Published on 01/12/2023
» The private sector believes that extending night venue opening hours will attract more foreign tourists to Thailand, while Pattaya expects a 30–40% increase in tourism revenue.
81,909 jobs available for workers nationwide: Employment Dept
Online Reporters, Published on 01/12/2023
» A total of 81,909 jobs are now available facilitating workers in finding employment close to their homes, particularly with the return of a significant number of workers from Israel, Somchai Morakotsriwan, acting director-general of the Department of Employment said on Friday.