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Nelly Korda, seeking fifth straight victory, trails by one after play was suspended at LPGA’s Chevron Championship

"I'm going to think about it positively rather than negatively," Korda said of the long Sunday ahead.

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World Team Table Tennis Championships live stream: watch Busan 2024 for FREE online, Day 4

Here's how to watch 2024 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships live stream from anywhere in the UK, US, China, India and beyond. Free streams, schedule, dates.

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Yezidi refugees have a field day picking up hockey

A regional Queensland town, home to the largest Yezidi community in Australia, is getting young refugees into hockey to lay roots and heal from their traumas.

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Tourism operators jittery over protests

Tourism operators are worried about possible protests that could harm the image of the country, while hoping a government is formed as soon as possible.

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Group makes plans for tourism future

The Federation of Thai Tourism Associations (Fetta) is hoping its revival will allow for a more flexible workflow and agenda-based development, after seven tourism associations recently quit the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) and joined Fetta.

Bangkok Post

Small hotel policy gets THA approval

The Thai Hotels Association (THA) approves of the Ministry of Interior's new regulations that will allow smaller accommodation operated prior to 2016 to be regulated as hotels, as the government would be able to receive more income from tax collection.

Bangkok Post

Horns of a dilemma

With the Move Forward Party (MFP) still on track to establish a new government, fresh concerns over the next chapter in Thai-Chinese economic relations have surfaced.

Bangkok Post

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Tourism clash sparks

A crack in Thailand's tourism industry has become more apparent after the country's seven major tourism associations recently resigned from the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT), preparing to revive the Federation of Thai Tourism Associations (Fetta) in an effort to adjust the balance of power.

Bangkok Post

Hoteliers back review of tax structure

Hotel operators are in agreement with the Bangkok governor, who has urged the government to review the tax structure, which now uses land value as a benchmark rather than revenue.

Bangkok Post

Leading the economy

The business sector is calling for the new government to appoint appropriate leaders to take the helm at economic ministries, in particular the Finance Ministry, as they want to see the country progress without interruption amid several internal and external challenges.

Bangkok Post

TAT downplays China woes

The Tourism Authority (TAT) has played down concerns about monopolised foreign tourism businesses and zero-dollar tours, as long as strict law enforcement and collaboration with Beijing continues, while Thailand is targeting high-value tourists over volume.

Bangkok Post

TAT suggests operators still upbeat on recovery outlook

Business operators still have confidence in the country's tourism recovery as campaigns for the general election kick into high gear and the next phase of the "We Travel Together" scheme is projected to have the participation of more than 9,000 hotels, with the aim of stimulating domestic spending, says the…

Bangkok Post

Tasmanian Hemp Association fights Facebook ban after clarifying 'prohibited' products

The government-funded Tasmanian Hemp Association was initially banned from advertising on the platform, which they say happens to producers across the globe due to strict algorithms, before it successfully argued its case.

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Calls for scrutiny of tourism fund

Tourism operators are concerned about the transparency of the Tourism Promotion Fund, which is estimated to have a budget of more than 13 billion baht from the 300-baht tourism fee collected from international visitors.

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Cork publican explains decision to lift Colin Farrell ban after past 'outrageous' behaviour

The Hollywood actor was barred from MacCarthy’s Bar back in 1997 but publican Adrienne MacCarthy has spoken about their special friendship that’s since developed, helped in part by his recent return to Castletownbere, Co Cork

Bangkok Post

Lobby says tourism must be priority

The Thai Hotels Association (THA) has urged the next government to prioritise the tourism industry as a key economic driver, addressing the labour shortage, low level of safety and security, as well as sustainability.

Bangkok Post

Chinese tour groups likely on the way

There are positive signs for the tourism sector as Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha suggested China will soon allow tour groups to visit Thailand, which could lead to more hotels reopening and higher demand for bus tours.

Bangkok Post

Tourism workers run short

More than 9,000 workers are still in demand in the tourism industry as foreign arrivals continue to arrive in large numbers, according to the Labour Ministry.

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Country gets set for China arrivals

When the Department of Disease Control announced on New Year's Eve that Thailand would no longer impose Covid-19 screening measures on Chinese visitors, the move quickly stirred a heated public debate.

Bangkok Post

Gifts that keep on giving

Festive sentiment during the last week before New Year celebrations is considered the best opportunity for the business sector to increase sales as economic uncertainties may cast a shadow on consumer confidence in 2023.

Bangkok Post

Hotels urge news war room after flood mix-up

Heavy floods in Hat Yai over the weekend caused confusion among hotel guests as transport was blocked, prompting the Thai Hotels Association (THA) to call for efficient communication from the government.

Bangkok Post

A showcase for the BCG model

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit offered a glimpse into how countries plan to deal with uncertainties post-pandemic as well as the Thai government's push towards a new economic model.

Bangkok Post

Luxury hotels thriving thanks to revival of Mice market

The uneven tourism recovery has been highlighted by lower-end hotels' struggle to catch up with five-star properties, which have greatly benefited from the return of the Mice (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) market.

Bangkok Post

Hotels concerned over World Cup TV broadcast uncertainty

Hotel operators say they are worried by uncertainties over live broadcast of the upcoming World Cup in Thailand, even though most tourists have other priorities when choosing their holiday destination.

Bangkok Post

Floods hit Chiang Mai hotels

Hoteliers in Chiang Mai are staying alert to the flooding situation as some of them relocate their guests, while bookings this month might be slower due to the severe weather, says the Thai Hotels Association (THA).

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