10 Countries with highest number of COVID-19 infections, as of January 21, 2021

10 Countries with highest number of COVID-19 infections, as of January 21, 2021

Highlights

  • A guide to Thailand’s largest ever vaccination programme

    Prioritising both safety and speed as it faces a new wave of COVID-19 infections, Thailand is poised to launch its largest ever inoculation programme when the first batch of AstraZeneca vaccine arrives next month. Contrary to recent reports, China’s CoronaVac is unlikely to be the first COVID-19 vaccine rolled out...

  • CCSA spokesman to quarantine after NBT anchor tests positive for COVID-19

    CCSA spokesman, Dr. Taweesin Wissanuyothin, revealed today that he will be tested for COVID-19 and will self-quarantine, after a news anchor from Thailand’s state broadcaster NBT tested positive for the virus. Dr. Taweesin explained that people at high-risk are those who work with the news anchor, including an assistant at...

  • Thailand finds 309 new COVID-19 cases today, mostly by proactive screening

    Thailand recorded 309 new COVID-19 cases today (Friday), with no more fatalities, bringing the country’s total to 13,104 cases. There are 2,809 people currently receiving treatment, including 10 in a severe condition. Dr. Taweesin Visanuyothin, the CCSA spokesperson, said the high number of new cases resulted from proactive screening, which...

  • Efficacy of vaccines may reduce after mass inoculation – Dr. Yong

    The efficacy of any vaccine, including COVID-19 vaccines, tends to be lower when used in the field to inoculate millions of people, when compared to the results produced during clinical trials, said Thai virologist Dr. Yong Poovorawan in his Facebook post on Friday. He cited the case of a Hepatitis...
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    Thai PM vows to work closely with the new US administration

    Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha said Thursday that he is ready to work closely with US President Joe Biden and the US government, to bolster the long relationship between the two countries, which dates back over 200 years, and to promote cooperation in all aspects and at all levels. As Thailand...
Excessive dust covers Bangkok and its suburbs on Friday

Excessive dust covers Bangkok and its suburbs on Friday

Chonburi province extends lockdown to prevent further spread of COVID-19

Chonburi province extends lockdown to prevent further spread of COVID-19

COVID-19 infected Thai actor and DJ discloses his timeline in the public interest

COVID-19 infected Thai actor and DJ discloses his timeline in the public interest

Biden signs burst of virus orders, vows ‘Help is on the way’

Biden signs burst of virus orders, vows ‘Help is on the way’

Thai League soccer tournament to resume in February

Thai League soccer tournament to resume in February

10 Countries with highest number of COVID-19 infections, as of January 21, 2021

10 Countries with highest number of COVID-19 infections, as of January 21, 2021

Excessive dust covers Bangkok and its suburbs on Friday

Excessive dust covers Bangkok and its suburbs on Friday

Chonburi province extends lockdown to prevent further spread of COVID-19

Chonburi province extends lockdown to prevent further spread of COVID-19

COVID-19 infected Thai actor and DJ discloses his timeline in the public interest

COVID-19 infected Thai actor and DJ discloses his timeline in the public interest

Biden signs burst of virus orders, vows ‘Help is on the way’

Biden signs burst of virus orders, vows ‘Help is on the way’

Thai League soccer tournament to resume in February

Thai League soccer tournament to resume in February

Videos

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  • December 28, 2020

How Rubber Ducks became stars of Thai protests?

  • December 28, 2020

Thailand could manufacture COVID-19 vaccine by the end of 2021

  • December 28, 2020

COVID-19: We must develop conscience to prevent second wave

  • December 28, 2020

If education is good…

  • December 2, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak Update

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Thai Army uses special task forces to disinfect schools in and around Bangkok

The Thai army has deployed special task forces to clean and disinfect schools in Bangkok and its suburbs, before onsite...
  • January 22, 2021
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World

Biden signs burst of virus orders, vows ‘Help is on the way’

WASHINGTON (AP) — With a burst of executive orders, President Joe Biden served notice Thursday that America’s war on COVID-19...
  • January 22, 2021
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Politics

Prayut’s moment of truth arrives

The prime minister can be forgiven if he assumes that his previous problems were “political”, albeit ones that had more...
Corrupted immigration authorities and illegal gambling houses have combined to allow the coronavirus to wreak havoc in Thailand again.
  • January 20, 2021
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Top Stories of 2020

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Profiles

From beauty queen to TV anchor to psychiatrist – meet the latest ‘face’ of Thailand’s virus battle    

Dr. Apisamai Srirangsan has become the second former beauty queen to join the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA)’s spokesperson...
“Every society has good and bad people. A few Thai women are bad, but perhaps that is due to economic and social problems. Open your mind a bit, and you may be able to sympathise...
  • January 20, 2021
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Around Thailand

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Thai Army uses special task forces to disinfect schools in and around Bangkok

The Thai army has deployed special task forces to clean and disinfect schools in Bangkok and its suburbs, before onsite...
  • January 22, 2021
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Asean

Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie makes surprise Thailand Open exit

Indonesia's seventh seed badminton player Jonatan Christie has been knocked out of the Thailand Open in a mesmerising high-intensity upset...
  • January 20, 2021
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Opinions

A guide to Thailand’s largest ever vaccination programme

Prioritising both safety and speed as it faces a new wave of COVID-19 infections, Thailand is poised to launch its...
  • January 22, 2021
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Food, Travel and Lifestyle

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Losing weight in a healthy way to fight Covid-19

Experts say eating less but healthily and being more active is one of the keys to losing weight safely and...
  • January 22, 2021
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Business

Covid-19, economic impact are top global threats: WEF

Business and government leaders currently see the loss of life from Covid-19 and related economic effects as the world's greatest...
  • January 20, 2021
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Highlights of the week

Prayut’s moment of truth arrives

The prime minister can be forgiven if he assumes that his previous problems were “political”, albeit ones that had more...
Corrupted immigration authorities and illegal gambling houses have combined to allow the coronavirus to wreak havoc in Thailand again.
  • January 20, 2021
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Political Pulse

Seven or more Cabinet members to be grilled

January 22, 2021: The opposition is expected to make a final decision in the next two days on who will...
Political Pulse is a regular update of political events. The snapshots will be on a daily basis, so plan your visit accordingly.
  • January 1, 2021

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  • December 25, 2020

Eid Al-Adha from all around the world

  • August 11, 2019

52nd ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM), July 30th – August 3rd, 2019

  • August 1, 2019

Parliamentary policy debate, 25-26 July 2019

  • July 27, 2019

The Coronation of King Rama X, 4-6 May 2019

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