BANGKOK, June 25 (Bloomberg): A weaker currency and the recent legalization of cannabis may help attract more tourists back to Thailand as it ends most pandemic-induced curbs, Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said. "A surge in oil prices makes traveling costs higher everywhere, but the weak Thai baht and a not-that-high cost of living will make us stand … [Read more...] about Cannabis and currency may help lure travellers back to Thailand; govt also assures all famous nightlife will now be back on track
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Swimming-American Ress wins 50m backstroke gold after review, McIntosh takes 400m medley
BUDAPEST (Reuters) -American Justin Ress won gold in the 50m backstroke in dramatic circumstances at the world championships in Budapest on Saturday after officials overturned his initial disqualification following a lengthy review. Victory was earlier awarded to compatriot Hunter Armstrong after it was ruled that no part of Ress's body was above the water as he reached first … [Read more...] about Swimming-American Ress wins 50m backstroke gold after review, McIntosh takes 400m medley
Veterans they may be but Ledecky and Sjostrom extend their reigns in world swimming championships
BUDAPEST, June 24, 2022 (AFP): Katie Ledecky won a record-breaking fifth straight 800m world title on early Saturday, just over an hour after Sarah Sjostrom surged to her fourth consecutive victory in the women's 50m butterfly. Local hero Kristof Milak sparked delirium in the Duna Arena in Budapest when he grabbed the gold medal in the 100m butterfly, his second of the week. … [Read more...] about Veterans they may be but Ledecky and Sjostrom extend their reigns in world swimming championships
Countries should do much more together to prepare for next pandemic, says Singapore PM at Commonwealth leaders’ meeting
SINGAPORE, June 25 (The Straits Times/ANN): There is a pressing need for the international community to deepen cooperation ahead of the next pandemic, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong told his counterparts from more than 50 nations late on Friday (June 24). This includes working together to raise public health preparedness and response capabilities at the country level, PM Lee … [Read more...] about Countries should do much more together to prepare for next pandemic, says Singapore PM at Commonwealth leaders’ meeting
Ecuador defender Arboleda in doubt for World Cup
SAO PAULO, June 25 (Xinhua) -- Sao Paulo and Ecuador international defender Robert Arboleda faces a race against time to be fit for the World Cup as he recovers from ankle surgery. The 30-year-old underwent the procedure on Friday after scans revealed he ruptured ligaments in his left ankle during Sao Paulo's 1-0 home win over Palmeiras in the Copa do Brasil on Thursday. … [Read more...] about Ecuador defender Arboleda in doubt for World Cup