Trash Dumped by Bangkokians Washes Up on Bang Sean Beach
CHONBURI — The mayor of a tourist seaside town on Tuesday said city officials are cleaning up litter at Bang Saen beach after a British blogger posted photos of beach trash there, which soon went viral on social media.
GDP Expected to Shrink by 10% in Virus-Stricken 2020
BANGKOK — A major bank said the Thai GDP may shrink by as much as 10.3 percent this year due to economic woes caused by the coronavirus.
20 Mil. Thais to Spend On Domestic Tourism in Rest of 2020
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — One-third of Thailand's population, accounting for no less than 20 million Thais, is forecast to take leisure trips within the country during the second half of this year, said an executive academic on Sunday.
Botched Raid in Deep South Left 1 Officer Dead
PATTANI — Police on Friday said a security officer was killed during a search operation in Pattani province.
Chula Says No Plan to Demolish Scala – For Now
BANGKOK — Chulalongkorn University on Thursday disputes reports that a popular theatre on its land will be razed to the ground after the lease contract comes to an end next week.
Gov’t Moves to Crack Down on Online Sales of Booze
BANGKOK — The country’s top alcohol regulator on Thursday approved a draft regulation to ban any online booze sales.
Pattaya Bars and Nightclubs Reopen, But Few Customers Return
PATTAYA — Nightlife establishments in the resort town of Pattaya were back in business on Wednesday night for the first time in more than three months, though operators said there was little change.
National Park Lifts Controversial Ban on Foreigners
KANCHANABURI — A national park in Kanchanaburi province on Wednesday said both Thais and foreigners can now visit its scenic waterfalls, lifting its controversial ban that caused much stir in the expat community.
Little Justice Bao? Reopened Schools Get Creative in Pandemic
BANGKOK — Many schools came up with creative solutions to holding lessons during the lingering coronavirus threats as students return to classes for the first time on Wednesday.
Tourist Arrivals to Plunge 80% This Year Due to COVID-19
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — The Tourism Council of Thailand on Tuesday said it expects to see only an estimated 8 million foreign tourists this year, 80 percent down from last year, due to the impact from COVID-19 and air travel restrictions worldwide.
