Passengers wait with their luggage at Suvarnabhumi airport on Feb 1, 2022, as Thailand resumes its quarantine free-travel scheme for vaccinated travellers. "The CCSA meeting discussed a number of measures as well as the easing of entry rules which will take effect next month," he said. Government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said the meeting discussed potential entry rule revisions for next month, including the scrapping of RT-PCR tests on arrival for visitors entering under one of the three travel safer tourist programmes. Taweesilp Wisanuyothin, spokesman for the CCSA, said attendees at the meeting agreed in principle on the need for friendlier measures. The rate of new infections from tourists entering Thailand from the beginning of this month would also be taken into consideration.

Tepthai toothpaste was one of the country's top media spenders over the last few years. Kasi Suriyapan, director of Tepthai Product Co, said such huge spending is considered worthwhile as the Tepthai brand is rapidly becoming known among consumers as sales increase. "The ad spending aims to make consumers know what we are doing and the quality products we produce," said Ms Kasi, a daughter of Tepthai founder Sirikorn Chewpreecha. The family also decided to include Tepthai products in One Tambon, One Product (Otop) fairs since 2004. "Our most important strategy is to produce quality products and set high standards, while the brand-building will help reinforce business growth," she said.

Russia denies using rockets that struck station being used as evacuation centreA Ukrainian police walks towards bodies covered with plastic sheets after a rocket attack killed at least 50 people on Friday at a train station in Kramatorsk that was being used to evacuate civilians. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described Russia as an “evil with no limits” after the attack, in which he said 300 were injured. Russia’s defence ministry denied launching the attack, claiming the missiles involved are used only by Ukrainian forces. They are to meet with President Zelensky to discuss latest developments in the war and the EU response. Britain has announced sanctions on the daughters of Russian President Vladimir Putin, a day after Washington did the same, and on Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.

Ban on new parties upheld for those shorn of rightsThe parliamentary committee scrutinising bills amending two election-related organic laws yesterday shot down a move to allow people whose election rights were revoked from setting up a political party. Panel spokesman, Akradet Wongpitakroj, the Democrat MP for Ratchaburi, said 24 members rejected a proposal seeking to allow those banned from politics from forming political parties. Mr Akradet said the committee voted to keep annual membership fees and life-membership fees for political party members at 20 baht and 200 baht, respectively. He said the two controversial issues of primary voting and calculation and distribution of party-list seats will be discussed at the next meeting on April 20. He said committee members have to make sure proposed changes still reflect the charter's intention and can be implemented by parties.

It is the first time such a request has been raised in an NBTC board meeting. Mr Prawit made the request in response to calls by NBTC management, the source said. The others were a request to seek a public hearing on the merger and a demand for a clear time frame for NBTC management and its subcommittee to scrutinise the planned merger. Five out of six NBTC board members attended the meeting on Thursday. Dtac's mobile arm dtac TriNet holds mobile licences from the NBTC office, while True's subsidiary True Move H Universal Communication operates a mobile business.

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He said public hospitals have been overwhelmed with outpatient cases, so the NHSO has teamed up with the Pharmacy Council to use drugstores as a new channel for taking care of green Covid patients. Jadet said each drugstore will be given Bt700 per Covid-19 patient and the cost covers:- Medical advice for patients “to behave” during self-isolation;- Cost of green chiretta herb capsules and basic drugs for treating symptoms, and other medicines doctors may prescribe, as well as the delivery cost;- Service fee for providing advice on medicine use and for monitoring the patient’s condition for 48 hours;- The cost for coordinating patient transfer when their condition deteriorates and they need hospitalisation.

Bluedragon lawyer: cops abusing powerThe lawyer for the top executive of Bluedragon Lottery Co on Wednesday accused police of abusing their power under Section 157 of the Criminal Code. Speaking on behalf of Bluedragon's owner, Pachara Messiyaporn, lawyer Anantachai Chaidej shrugged off the charges against his client and accused police of attempting to silence the company. If other [lottery] platforms are not subject to legal action like Bluedragon, I will sue [the police] later on," he said. Mr Pachara denied all four charges and was released on bail after depositing a 100,000-baht cash surety. Mr Pachara further denied Ms Panrada was an executive of the company, as was stated on the arrest warrant issued for her.

Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul, centre, party MPs and guests attend the party's 14th anniversary at its head office in Bangkok's Chatuchak district on Wednesday. (Photo: Varuth Hirunyatheb)The Bhumjaithai Party has shortlisted more than 200 potential MP candidates for the next general election and plans to be represented in all constituencies, party leader Anutin Charnvirakul said on Wednesday. On Wednesday, Mr Anutin said Bhumjaithai intends to field candidates in all 400 constituencies nationwide and to also name 100 party-list candidates. Bhumjaithai also planned to stand candidates in Bangkok, which is not among its traditional strongholds. Bhumjaithai secretary-general Saksayam Chidchob, who is also transport minister, said the party was well-positioned for the general election and confirmed it has potential candidates lined up already.

Woods suffered traumatic injuries to his right leg in a car accident 14 months ago. But when asked at the press conference if he believed he could win this week, Woods said without hesitation, "I do!" The 86th Masters will be held from April 7 to 10. On Tuesday, the tournament also announced players' first-day groupings. Woods was assigned to Group 14 with a scheduled tee time of around 10:30am.

He claimed his online platform only provided a venue for some 39,000 vendors to sell tickets so buyers could shop "more conveniently”. Pachara also claimed his company received only Bt5 per lottery ticket as a scanning fee and providing the online platform service. Pachara said the scanned lottery tickets would be kept in a “strong room” of the company to prevent vendors from selling the tickets again after they are sold online. “So, the allegation that Bluedragon was the main cause for the overpriced tickets is not fair to the company. Bluedragon is also a main sponsor of Thai League 3 football apparently because of the profits earned from the online platform.

(Photo: Nutthawat Wicheanbut)Thailand's economy is expected to grow by 2.9% this year, down from a previous prediction of 3.9%, the World Bank said on Tuesday. Warunthorn Puthong, an economist at the World Bank, said the downgrade was mainly due to external risk factors such as the Russia-Ukraine war, which has sent domestic energy prices soaring. However, the World Bank believes the Thai economy is on the path to recovery this year. The World Bank expects 6.2 million foreign tourists to visit Thailand this year, she said. The war in Ukraine threatens an uneven recovery for developing East Asia and Pacific (EAP) countries, the World Bank said.

GLO director Lt-Colonel Noon Sansanakom explained that the 8,964 comprised 1,181 retailers, 181 associations and organisations and 7,602 buyers in advance. He said any sellers who jack up prices or sell lottery to others are considered a violation of the GLO contract. “The GLO will immediately revoke the rights of lottery sellers who violate the contract,” he warned. “Associations and organisations which violate the contract will be unable to sell lottery to their members.”

(Photo: Nutthawat Wicheanbut)Starting from April 1, visitors entering Thailand enjoy more relaxed conditions after authorities dropped a negative pre-arrival RT-PCR Covid-19 test requirement. The new rules, meant to resuscitate the battered tourism sector, still require travellers to undergo an RT-PCR Covid-19 test upon arrival, and then an antigen self-test on Day 5. Marisa Sukosol Nunbhakdi, president of the Thai Hotels Association, said there had been an increase in the number of overseas arrivals following the removal of the pre-arrival RT-PCR test. "After the lifting of the pre-arrival test, we are seeing a climb in international arrivals, but it is a very slow climb," she said. For other destinations, visitors can call +66 (2)-572-8442, +66 065-205-4247, +66 065-205-4248, +66 065-205-4249, or testgo@consular.go.th.