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Thai weightlifter Witsanu Chantri on his way to winning gold in the men's 67kg division at the 31st SEA Games. (Reuters photo) Thailand reached the halfway mark in their attempt to sweep four gold medals in football at the 31st SEA Games in Vietnam when they won the men's futsal title on Friday. Hot favourites Thailand beat Vietnam 2-0 in their last round-robin game thanks to strikes by Muhammad Osamanmusa and Peerapat Kaewwilai, who became the tournament's joint top scorer with four goals. Thailand ended the contest with three wins and one draw, with Indonesia taking silver and Vietnam bronze. The Thai women's futsal team were crowned champions after beating Vietnam in the final on Thursday. The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) are aiming to bag all four golds in the men's and women's football and futsal events. The men's and women's football teams will both meet Vietnam in the title matches. Chaba Kaew coach Miyo Okamoto rated Vietnam as the favourites to win the … [Read more...] about Football’s clean sweep dream is on

Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul talks at the Better Thailand Open Dialogue forum at the Siam Paragon shopping mall on Friday. (Photo: Anutin Charnvirakul Facebook account) The Ministry of Public Health has given a loose time frame for when it will decide upon dropping the Thailand Pass for foreigners. To make its decision, the ministry needs more solid information about infected cases coming from foreign entry to reach a conclusion, Minister of Public Health Anutin Charnvirakul said on Friday at an event organised by Chulalongkorn Alumni Associations and their partners. "It's possible that we will cancel the registration requirement of Thailand Pass for foreigners. We need one more month then we will have a clear answer," he said. Mr Anutin, however, said the country is now relaxing many regulations used in its bid to manage Covid-19 infections due to the improving situation regarding daily infections. The minister gave examples of the latest easing measure with … [Read more...] about Govt mulls ending Thai Pass

Thai nationals returning from abroad by air need not register for a Thailand Pass starting next month, while foreign visitors will enjoy faster processing, according to the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA). CCSA spokesman Taweesilp Visanuyothin said the centre has decided to scrap the requirement for Thai nationals from June 1. Meanwhile, international travellers will be issued a QR code after completing registration without any need to wait for approval. They are, however, still required to have insurance coverage of US$10,000 (342,700 baht), he added. Those with a negative Covid-19 test result obtained within 72 hours of departure will not have to quarantine, although all tests must have been supervised, he said. Dr Taweesilp said the number of foreign visitors between Jan 1 and May 9 exceeded 1 million with about 98% fully vaccinated on arrival. According to deputy government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek, due to the surge in tourist arrivals, revenue in … [Read more...] about Thai Pass to be axed for locals

Mara has built a portfolio of micro-algal strains, some of which are processed using environmentally-friendly extraction methods into high-quality algal oil. SET-listed Thai Union Group, a global seafood company, has invested 269 million baht (C$10 million) in Canadian biotechnology and micro-algae ingredients firm Mara Renewables Corporation (Mara). The move aims to strengthen Thai Union's ingredients business. The firm will get to appoint one representative to join Mara's board of directors and be part of Mara's C$39.5 million growth funding round. Mara has built a portfolio of micro-algal strains, some of which are processed using environmentally-friendly extraction methods into high-quality algal oil. The plant-based oil offers a non-GMO vegan option for DHA-rich omega-3 fatty acids for human nutrition. The ingredients are also approved by multiple respected regulatory bodies, and are used by leading infant nutrition, supplement and food and beverage customers worldwide. … [Read more...] about Mara move to buoy Thai Union’s ingredients arm

Thailand's Sapsiree Taerattanachai, front, and Dechapol Puavaranukroh. Thailand's Ratchanok Intanon and mixed doubles duo Sapsiree Taerattanachai and Dechapol Puavaranukroh face tough opponents in the semi-finals of the Thailand Open today. World No.8 Ratchanok defeated Denmark's Line Christophersen 21-8, 21-8 in the women's singles quarter-finals at Muang Thong Thani's Impact Arena in Nonthaburi yesterday. In the semi-finals, the Thai will take on top seed Tai Tzu-ying of Taiwan who defeated Chinese eighth seed He Bingjiao 21-10, 14-21, 21-18 in a seesaw quarter-final match. Dechapol and Sapsiree had few problems in their 21-15, 21-8 quarter-final victory over Japan's Kyohei Yamashita and Naru Shinoya. They will meet Olympic champions Wang Yilyu and Huang Dongpiang for a place in the final. The Chinese finished off Thailand's Supak Jomkoh and Supissara Paewsampran 21-16, 21-15 in the last eight. "My overall performance has boosted my confidence," Ratchanok said. "Tai is … [Read more...] about Ratchanok faces tough Tai, mixed pair meet Chinese

In its first two outings, the auteur-driven, genre-defying absurdist dramedy "Atlanta" - about an aimless, upwardly immobile Princeton dropout named Earn (played by series creator Donald Glover) who remakes himself as the manager of his cousin Alfred's (Brian Tyree Henry) fledgling rap career - was one of the most acclaimed shows on television. The crown jewel of its network, the already prestige-laden FX, it boasted Emmys, star power, buzz, influence and a rare, smirking wit that seldom got its due in the countless, and fully deserved, paeans to its trenchant social commentary and boundary-pushing experimentation. Perhaps the surest sign of its success is how many shows it's inspired; it's hard to imagine critic's darlings like "Dave," "Ramy" or "Reservation Dogs" existing without it. But Season 3, which premiered this spring after a four-year hiatus, has had a more mixed reception. Much of it follows the cousins on Al's (aka Paper Boi) latest European tour, where they're joined by … [Read more...] about Why ‘Atlanta’ Season 3 was such a letdown

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 3 UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Pakistan’s new foreign minister says the United States and his country must move beyond past tensions over Afghanistan and are entering a new engagement after years of strained relations under former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the 33-year-old son of assassinated former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, spoke in an interview with The Associated Press in New York, where he was attending meetings this week on the global food crisis at U.N. headquarters. He has also held talks with top diplomats, including a one-hour discussion with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Bhutto Zardari called the meeting with Blinken “very encouraging and very positive and productive.” “We believe that Pakistan must continue to engage with the United States at all levels,” he said. “This meeting was indeed an important first step.” Bhutto Zardari … [Read more...] about The AP Interview: New Pakistani FM seeks better ties with US

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A new congressional map drawn by Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' staff that could diminish the state's Black representation in Washington was reinstated by an appeals court Friday, a week after a lower court judge said the map was unconstitutional. The 1st District Court of appeals ruled Judge Layne Smith erred when he ordered a replacement map be used for the 2022 election. The latest order means the governor's map is reinstated pending the outcome of a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the map. While the appeals court didn't address the constitutionality of the map, it did cite “the need for certainty and continuity as election season approaches.” The ruling comes as the state gets closer to the June 13 to 17 qualifying period for federal office. The DeSantis map would likely boost the number of Florida seats held by Republicans, while also making it difficult for Democratic U.S. Rep. Al Lawson to maintain his seat in a north Florida … [Read more...] about Florida appeals court reinstates DeSantis congressional map

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration staff and representatives of private companies team up yesterday to campaign in popular Bangkok shopping areas to remind residents to cast their ballot in the Bangkok gubernatorial elections on Sunday. (Photo: Nutthawat Wicheanbut) Liquor sales will be banned from 6pm on Saturday until 6pm on Sunday in Bangkok and Pattaya due to the Bangkok gubernatorial and Pattaya mayor elections. Pol Maj Gen Jirasan Kaewsaengek, spokesman for the Metropolitan Police Bureau, said no alcohol can be purchased, sold or distributed during that 24-hour window. Election campaigning is also prohibited from 6pm until 5pm tomorrow, he said. Those who violate the law can face up to six months in prison, a fine of up to 10,000 baht, or both. Pol Maj Gen Jirasan said more than 16,000 police will be deployed to provide security at almost 7,000 polling units in the capital, adding there has been no indication of impending violence. Deputy police spokesperson Krisana … [Read more...] about Booze ban slapped on city, Pattaya for polls