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Indian golfer Kochhar stays in Top-10 at International Series in Thailand

Kochhar is still bogey free for the second day running and he is the best Indian at 11-under and was placed T-10

Thai economic recovery to continue but still fragile: Central bank minutes

Thailand's economy would continue to recover in 2022, but a rebound would remain fragile, as an Omicron outbreak puts less pressure on activity than earlier Covid waves, read Central Bank minutes.

Thailand's tourism-reliant economy likely returned to growth in Q4

Even with rising vaccination rates and the gradual easing of global travel restrictions, only a fraction of foreign tourists are expected this year compared with pre-Covid levels

Thailand purchase of F-35 jets depends on US govt: Lockheed Martin

In January, the Southeast Asian country's air force set aside about $413 million for procuring four of the jets

Thailand tries to keep costs in check amid food, energy price hike

Thai authorities have been trying to contain the price hike of necessities and goods, especially fresh meat and food, amid efforts to alleviate people's cost of living

Thailand records 1st cluster of Omicron variant in Kalasin province

Thailand reported its first cluster of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 in the northeastern Kalasin province, health officials said on Friday.

Myanmar army airstrikes send hundreds fleeing across a river into Thailand

Myanmar's military unleashed airstrikes and heavy artillery on a small town controlled by ethnic guerrillas, sending hundreds of people fleeing across a river into Thailand

Bangkok cancels official new year events amid fear of Omicron

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has announced that it will cancel all of its new year countdown events due to potentially rapid spread of the Omicron strain of Covid-19.

Travel plans redrawn as Singapore, Thailand restrict entry over Covid-19

Singapore announces restrictions till January 20; Thailand halts quarantine-free entry to all its regions except Phuket.

Thailand halts quarantine-free entry for travellers as Omicron tops tourism

Tourism-dependent Thailand waived the requirement for more than 60 jurisdictions last month provided travelers were fully vaccinated and had negative tests for the virus

Over 2,500 Myanmar refugees flee to Thailand amid clashes: Reports

More than 2,500 people crossed into Thailand from Myanmar in the past two days to escape fighting between Myanmar troops and rebels, Sputnik reported citing Thai media on Friday.Somchai Kitcharoenrungroj, who leads the Thai province of Tak bordering the conflict-hit Karen state, said in a Thai Public Broadcasting Service report that there were hundreds of children among the refugees.Thai authorities are working to provide everyone with food and shelter, he added.Clashes between ethnic minority separatists from the Karen National Union and troops loyal to Myanmar's military government, in power since the February 1 coup, erupted this week after soldiers raided the province.In recent weeks, the UN Human Rights Office has received multiple reports of villages being burned, including protected structures, such as places of religious worship and residential buildings.Since the coup, General Min Aung Hlaing's forces have repeatedly failed to respect their obligations under international law

Royal Enfield starts local assembly unit, CKD facility in Thailand

With this, Royal Enfield now has three local CKD units, in addition to the three manufacturing facilities in Chennai

'State-backed attackers' may have targeted iPhones: Apple to Thai activists

In a statement on Tuesday, Apple said that the NSO group had created "state-sponsored surveillance technology" that had been aimed at "very small number of users".

Thai central bank chief says economic engines not as strong as before

Thailand's exports and foreign direct investment have lagged behind Vietnam, while its ageing population will also weigh on growth," Sethaput said.

MakeMyTrip partners with IndiGo to launch charter flights to Phuket

Travel company MakeMyTrip has partnered with IndiGo airline to launch exclusive charter flights between Mumbai and Phuket in Thailand, according to a statement on Wednesday

Thailand completes Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership ratification

China and Japan have also completed ratifications of the pact.

Thailand to reopen to vaccinated visitors from November, says PM

Thai PM Prayut Chan-o-cha has announced a plan to allow fully-vaccinated visitors from 'low risk' countries and regions to visit the nation without having to quarantine from next month

Flooding threat hangs over Thai capital Bangkok lashed by monsoon rains

The threat had eased in 13 of 30 provinces elsewhere that were lashed by seasonal monsoon rains

Thailand welcomes more int'l tourists after travel program expansion

Over 3,000 international tourists have visited other designated tourist areas beyond Phuket in Thailand since a new program took effect on August 16

A year on, Thailand strives to elevate Covid-hit tourism industry

More than a year and a half since the Covid-19 pandemic broke out, Thailand's tourism industry is now struggling to survive and trying to shift from mass tourism to attracting more quality visitors.