Tourism Chief Shoots Down Cash Handout Plan for Foreigners
BANGKOK — A senior tourism official on Friday denied news reports that the government is preparing to extend its cash giveaway program to include foreign visitors.
More Parks, Fewer Cars: Gov’t to Roll Out Anti-Smog Measures
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment on Wednesday announced that anti-smog measures will be announced on Thursday in an attempt to reduce the density of fine-dusts plaguing Bangkok and other major cities across the country.
China Railway Waives Cancellations Fees as Megacity Goes Into Lockdown
BEIJING (Xinhua) — China's railway operator will allow passengers to cancel their tickets nationwide without charging fees.
‘Who Is She?’ – US Treasury Chief Takes Swipe at Thunberg
DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — As an executive producer of the last Mad Max movie, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin might have been interested in the apocalyptic climate warnings of Greta Thunberg.
Japanese Postman Failed to Deliver Thousands of Postal Items
YOKOHAMA (Kyodo) — A 61-year-old postman failed to deliver thousands of postal items that he kept at his home instead, police said Thursday.
Don Discusses Mekong, South China Sea With Chinese Minister
BEIJING (Xinhua) — Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Thai Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai here on Thursday.
China Locking Down Cities With 18 Million to Stop Virus
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese authorities Thursday moved to lock down three cities with a combined population of more than 18 million in an unprecedented effort to contain the deadly new virus that has sickened hundreds of people and spread to other parts of the world during the busy Lunar New Year travel period.
Japan’s Office Chair Race Aims to Go Global
KYOTO (Kyodo) — A unique annual office chair endurance race in Japan, now in its 10th year, is looking to expand its reach overseas this year and aims to ultimately become an Olympic sport one day, organizers said.
MCOT to Livestream Beijing’s Chinese New Year Celebration
BANGKOK — A state enterprise’s flagship TV channel will broadcast a gala event celebrating the Chinese New Year live from Beijing thanks to a partnership with a Chinese official media agency.
Where to Welcome Year of the Rat in Bangkok
BANGKOK — Whether you’re into snacking on deep fried pork while watching Chinese acrobats and lion dances, sipping on craft cocktails in your bespoke qipao, or cheering to teen girl idols, there’s something for everyone in Bangkok for Chinese New Year this Saturday.
