Economic cabinet approves stimulus package to boost tourism

1 Oct 19:49 Key points summarised by AI

The economic cabinet approved a stimulus package to boost the tourism sector, aiming for a 3% growth rate and 20 million tourist arrivals in the second half of the year, targeting 2.04 trillion baht in total revenue.
To achieve this, Thailand needs to attract an additional 13 million tourists and generate 750 billion baht in revenue during the last four months, following 26.5 million arrivals and 1.3 trillion baht in the first eight months.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand plans various events, including the World Cannabis Festival, Super GT, a Tour de France cycling competition, and concerts by world-famous bands, to attract visitors.
This initiative follows the World Bank's recent cut to Thailand's 2019 economic growth projection from 3.5% to 2.7%, the lowest among ASEAN developing countries, primarily due to export contraction and global trade tensions.

Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall

Yesterday 22:44 Key points summarised by AI

A 67-year-old woman drove her car through the glass frontage of a Bangkok shopping mall, injuring six people, including a six-year-old girl.
The driver claimed she accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake after being startled, causing the vehicle to surge forward.
She apologized to the victims, promising insurance coverage and additional financial aid, while police continue to gather statements before filing charges.