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‘Great day for America’: Vaccinated can largely ditch masks

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China’s poverty solution hailed as model for Thailand

Thai politicians and academics are showing a growing interest in China’s experience in poverty reduction. Leaders of the ruling Palang Pracharath Party recently met with their Chinese Communist Party (CCP) counterparts to learn from China about how to reduce the poverty rate. Since the Thai military coup of 2014, the...
2,256 new COVID-19 infections and 30 more deaths recorded on Friday

Thailand recorded 2,256 new COVID-19 cases, including 1,087 cases in Bangkok alone today (Friday), and 30 more deaths, including a 15-year old, the youngest fatality so far, according to CCSA spokesman Dr. Taweesin Visanuyothin. High infection rates were recorded in: 1. Bangkok 1,087 2. Pathum Thani 157 3. Nonthaburi 131...
Thais first then most foreigners will be vaccinated later, possibly from August

The Thai government has promised to vaccinate all residents of Thailand, including non-Thai citizens, but priority will be given to citizens first and non-citizens will possibly have to wait until August to register for vaccination, according to government officials. “Thailand has a policy to vaccinate everyone in the country, to...
Thailand’s overcrowded prison system a COVID-19 timebomb

Alarm is growing in Thailand after the Department of Corrections revealed that 2,835 COVID-19 cases had been found inside two major Bangkok prisons. Critics are questioning the Department of Corrections’ measures to prevent the spread of the virus, while human rights groups are calling for inmates in “unnecessary custody” to...
Private hospitals ready to inject choice into Thailand’s COVID jab rollout

Currently, two COVID-19 vaccine brands are available under the Thai government’s free rollout, AstraZeneca and Sinovac, but recipients cannot choose which one they receive. Those who want to select a brand will have to wait until commercial “vaccine alternatives” arrive on the market. The Private Hospital Association is now working...

Inmates nationwide expected to be inoculated in June

West Bank erupts in protest amid more Israel-Hamas fighting

Congestion, poor ventilation among causes of COVID-19 transmission in factories

Govt to get tough on fake news about COVID-19 and vaccines

Can oxygen saturation (SpO2) show if you are infected with COVID-19?

‘Great day for America’: Vaccinated can largely ditch masks

Inmates nationwide expected to be inoculated in June

West Bank erupts in protest amid more Israel-Hamas fighting

Congestion, poor ventilation among causes of COVID-19 transmission in factories

Govt to get tough on fake news about COVID-19 and vaccines

Can oxygen saturation (SpO2) show if you are infected with COVID-19?

Videos

A joyful and peaceful Eid al-Fitr during the COVID-19 – Thai PBS World Tonight [14th May 2021]

May 15, 2021

Can oxygen saturation show if you are infected with COVID-19? – Thai PBS World Tonight [13th May 2021]

May 14, 2021

Lives of children in dense communities during COVID-19 – Thai PBS World Tonight [13th May 2021]

May 14, 2021

Zero to Food Hero with Yindii – Thai PBS World Tonight [12th May 2021]

May 13, 2021

The hard work of hidden heroes in the COVID-19 crisis – Thai PBS World Tonight [11th May 2021]

May 13, 2021

Public Health Minister’s response on COVID-19 vaccines – Thai PBS World Tonight [7th May 2021]

May 8, 2021

Public Opinion on COVID-19 Inoculation in Thailand – Thai PBS World Tonight [7th May 2021]

May 8, 2021

The local gig work as a neighborhood personal shopper – Thai PBS World Tonight [6th May 2021]

May 7, 2021

Living on the streets amid the COVID-19 outbreak – Thai PBS World Tonight [5th May 2021]

May 7, 2021

Coronavirus Outbreak Update

Over 500 more inmates infected with COVID-19 in Klong Prem Central Prison

Thailand’s Corrections Department has reported an additional 506 COVID-19 cases among inmates, this time in Klong Prem Central Prison in...

May 14, 2021

2,256 new COVID-19 infections and 30 more deaths recorded on Friday
- May 14, 2021
Govt to get tough on fake news about COVID-19 and vaccines
- May 14, 2021
Inmates nationwide expected to be inoculated in June
- May 14, 2021
Thais first then most foreigners will be vaccinated later, possibly from August
- May 14, 2021
Thais first then foreigners will be vaccinated, possibly from August
- May 14, 2021

Corrections Dept. claims protest leader ‘Rung’ did not contract COVID-19 in prison

Thailand’s Corrections Department said today (Thursday) that anti-establishment protest leader Panusaya “Rung” Sithijirawattanakul did not contract COVID-19 in detention, after...

May 13, 2021

Protest leader ‘Rung’ infected with COVID-19, ‘Penguin’ vows to fight on
- May 12, 2021
Anwar Salaeh, the Democrat fighting for party’s return to anti-authoritarian roots
- May 12, 2021
Thai Appeals Court upholds former Democrat MP Thepthai’s election fraud conviction
- May 11, 2021
Thai anti-establishment protest leader ‘Penguin’ and activist ‘Ammy’ granted bail
- May 11, 2021
Chiang Mai Uni student slashes chest with razor blade in protest against lèse majesté law
- May 11, 2021

Myanmar Journal: The 100-day mark and a focus shift to the education system

May 12th - The 100th day since the coup on February 1st in Myanmar saw a marked increase in anti-coup...

As the Central Bank of Myanmar auctions off US$6 million hoping to stave off the effects of the fast-plunging Kyat, Myanmar's economy continues to falter and people's fears deeper.

May 13, 2021

Myanmar Report: Forget COVID-19 and line up from 4am for minutes with the ATMs
- May 8, 2021
Myanmar Journal: The internet resumes to encourage more use of online banking services
- April 29, 2021
Myanmar Report: The actual result of the ASEAN summit will be found in Myanmar
- April 27, 2021

Anwar Salaeh, the Democrat fighting for party’s return to anti-authoritarian roots

While for outsiders Anwar Salaeh is a rebel MP, most of his fellow Democrats consider him a black sheep for...

Anwar was among 17 Democrat MPs who opposed voting for Thammanat in the February 2020 censure debate before reluctantly toeing his party’s line to back the controversial government figure.

May 12, 2021

Higher Education Minister Anek’s path from student activist to enemy of student protesters
- May 8, 2021

Fishermen in Rayong demand compensation for sea reclamation

About 400 small fishing boats converged off Takuan beach, in Muang district of Thailand’s eastern province or Rayong, to demand...

May 11, 2021

33 illegal migrants from Myanmar arrested in Kanchanaburi province
- May 9, 2021
Gems market in Chanthaburi closed for 14 days
- May 8, 2021
8 Thai hospitals closed after patients conceal facts about their COVID-19 exposure
- May 2, 2021

Myanmar’s climate of fear – media restricted and civilians intimidated

Press cards, cameras and all equipment set aside, news reporters in Myanmar go underground and carry on doing their jobs,...

May 14, 2021

Myanmar Journal: The 100-day mark and a focus shift to the education system
- May 13, 2021
Buddhist monks in Myanmar split on anti-junta movement
- May 13, 2021
Myanmar warns of regional crisis as international help is delayed
- May 13, 2021
Thai authorities asked to ensure safety of journalists fleeing from Myanmar
- May 11, 2021

China’s poverty solution hailed as model for Thailand

Thai politicians and academics are showing a growing interest in China’s experience in poverty reduction. Leaders of the ruling Palang...

May 15, 2021

Thailand’s overcrowded prison system a COVID-19 timebomb
- May 14, 2021
Endgame. Whose endgame?
- May 13, 2021
Thai govt must revisit, review, replan vaccine rollout to survive latest wave
- May 12, 2021

Zero to Food Hero – Yindii creating change from the bottom up

A mobile application, Yindii, is on a mission to tackle food waste in Thailand, hoping to create change from the...

May 13, 2021

“Ghost Lab”, a thriller from GDH , becomes the first Thai film to premiere on Netflix
- April 30, 2021
So when did you last eat this Thai curry?
- April 30, 2021
A discovery that changed the world: 100 years of insulin
- April 29, 2021

West Bank erupts in protest amid more Israel-Hamas fighting

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Turmoil from the battle between Israel and Hamas spilled over into the West Bank...

May 15, 2021

Myanmar’s climate of fear – media restricted and civilians intimidated
- May 14, 2021
Israel threatens Gaza ground invasion despite truce efforts
- May 14, 2021
‘Great day for America’: Vaccinated can largely ditch masks
- May 14, 2021

Endgame. Whose endgame?

Intensifying vaccination drama in Thailand is taking place against an intriguing international backdrop featuring an apparent race between the West...

Hopefully Thailand would be among non-elitist nations standing to benefit from the international competition for the knight-in-shining-armor label when the coronavirus is concerned.