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Ruling Palang Pracharat party sacks Thamanat Prompow, 20 other dissident MPs

The ruling Palang Pracharat Party (PPRP) sacked its controversial secretary-general,Thamanat Prompow, and 20 other MPs loyal to him on...

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Chickens and chicken meat to be declared controlled goods in Thailand

Thailand’s central committee on prices of goods and services agreed today (Wednesday) to propose to the cabinet that chickens...

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No conflict between labour minister and Thammanat Prompao – government chief whip

Government chief whip Nirote Sunthornlekha has played down reported friction between Thailand’s Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin and Palang Pracharat...

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Thailand’s opposition seeks to grill government in Parliament in mid-February

Thai opposition parties announced today (Wednesday) that they will submit a motion to the House Speaker this Friday or...

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Ex-PPRP execs launch new party, vow not to nominate Prayut for another premier term

Former leading members of the ruling Palang Pracharat Party have formed a new political party, Sarng Anakot Thai party, vowing...

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Resumption of ‘Test and Go’ registrations, new COVID measures, to be decided by CCSA Thursday

The resumption of new “Test and Go” registrations, COVID-19 rezoning and yet another extension of Thailand’s nationwide State of...

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General News

Thai National Book Fair to be held in March at Bangkok’s Bang Sue Grand Station

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has approved the use of Bang Sue Grand Station for Thailand’s annual book...

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Government’s special savings bonds worth ฿30bn sell out in two days

The Thai Government’s special savings bonds, for people aged 60 and above, sold like hot cake as the 30...

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Ex-Thai PM Thaksin claims major pork merchants are hoarding frozen meat

Exiled former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has claimed that there are 4 or 5 major pork merchants who have...

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Bangkok City Hall cancels Chinese New Year celebrations as Omicron spreads

Chinese New Year celebrations in Bangkok will be cancelled again this year to prevent the further spread of COVID-19,...

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Indonesia passes law paving way for capital’s move to Borneo

Jakarta (AFP) – Indonesia’s parliament on Tuesday passed a law approving the relocation of its capital from slowly sinking Jakarta...

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Oil prices hit 7-year highs as tight supply bites

LONDON (Reuters) – Benchmark oil prices climbed to their highest level since 2014 on Tuesday as possible supply disruption...

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Cabinet approves plans to attract long-stay foreigners to Thailand

The Thai cabinet has approved, in principle, two ministerial announcements aimed at attracting four specific groups of foreigners to...

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Hong Kong to cull 2,000 animals after hamsters get COVID-19

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong authorities said Tuesday that they will cull some 2,000 small animals, including hamsters...

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Thai PM urges coalition parties to bury the hatchet now by-elections are over

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has appealed to members of coalition parties to bury the hatchet now that Sunday’s by-elections...

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Cabinet approves ฿1.4bn to fund discounted necessities for 90 days

The cabinet has allocated 1.48 billion baht, from the Central Fund, to support the Commerce Ministry’s project to maintain...

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One million signatures claimed in support of Amnesty International ousting

Vice Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s office Seksakol Atthawong claimed today (Tuesday) that he has collected up to a million...

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Crime News

Additional evidence submitted in rights activist’s enforced disappearance case

Thailand’s Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has submitted additional evidence to the Office of the Attorney-General related to the...

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Gulf Energy, Binance to explore setup of digital assets exchange in Thailand

Thailand’s Gulf Energy Development PCL, or GULF, has entered into an agreement with Binance, the world’s largest digital assets...

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Seven rescued from Gulf of Thailand after speed boat sinks

Six passengers and the skipper of a speed boat have been rescued as they were floating in the sea,...

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Poultry farmers on alert for bird flu as WHO reports disease presence in China

Poultry farmers in Thailand have been warned to be on alert after the World Health Organization (WHO) reported the...

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Israel study: 4th vaccine shows limited results with omicron

JERUSALEM (AP) — An Israeli hospital on Monday said preliminary research indicates a fourth dose of the coronavirus vaccine...

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China’s Xi rejects ‘Cold War mentality,’ pushes cooperation

GENEVA (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping called Monday for greater world cooperation against COVID-19 and pledged to send...

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Two Palang Pracharat MPs quit, new party to be launched by two ex-ministers

Two Palang Pracharat party-list MPs, Supon Fongngam and Santi Kiranand, have quit parliament, reportedly to join a new party, founded...

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Boosters recommended for higher immunity against Omicron – Siriraj, Medical Sciences Dept

Vaccine booster shots are recommended for higher immune response against the Omicron COVID-19 variant for people having already received...

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High level of air pollution found in 11 areas in and around Bangkok on Monday

Poor air quality has been reported today (Monday) by the Department of Pollution Control in 11 areas of Bangkok...

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Increasing demand for crocodile meat helping croc raising farmers

Due to the skyrocketing price of pork in Thailand, the demand for crocodile meat has been increasing, which has...

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Thai genomics centre predicts COVID-19 will become endemic in the near future

The Centre for Medical Genomics, at the Faculty of Medicine of Ramathibodi Hospital, reported today (Monday) that Thailand is...

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Senior Thai doctor says COVID-19 could lead to long-term side effects

A senior doctor at the Faculty of Medicine of Thailand’s Chulalongkorn University has advised that it is better to...

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Unofficial results show Democrat party winning in two southern by-elections

Thailand’s Democrat party has beaten off a forceful challenge from its coalition government partner, the Palang Pracharat party, in...

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North Korea fires 2 suspected missiles in 4th launch this year

SEOUL (AP) — North Korea on Monday fired two suspected ballistic missiles into the sea in its fourth weapons...

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Australia leaves door open for Djokovic to play at next year’s Open

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has left the door open for Novak Djokovic to compete at next year’s Australian Open despite the tennis superstar facing an automatic three-year ban...

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Analysis World

US human rights still found wanting

The recently released Human Rights Watch (HRW) annual report is an all too familiar assessment of the global rights...

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E-commerce department to be set up in Thailand to fight online fraud

Following the increase in the volume of online retail business, or e-commerce, Thailand’s Court of Justice is planning to...

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Commerce ministry seeks ฿1.4bn to ease rising cost of living

The Ministry of Commerce will seek cabinet approval next week for a 1.4 billion budget, from the Central Fund,...

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Thai protest leader Benja Apan released on conditional bail

Jailed student activist Benja Apan was granted bail today (Friday), provided that she does not participate in political activism...

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Activists detained, fined for campaigning against degree conferral ceremony

At least two activists were detained and fined Friday morning after holding an activity opposing the degree conferral ceremony...

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Around Thailand Crime News

Thai officials nab final suspect in tiger killing, doubt their claims

The final suspect in the national park tiger death case, while claiming he was not involved in the killings,...

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People flock to buy cheap COVID-19 antigen test kits on sale at GPO offices

People flocked to Thailand’s Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO) headquarters in Bangkok this morning (Friday), as the GPO began offering COVID-19...

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Free Pfizer booster doses still available at Bangkok’s Bang Sue grand station

The vaccination centre at Bang Sue grand station in Bangkok has decided to the extend free Pfizer vaccination service...

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Thailand, UN to work together on development goals

Thailand and the United Nations will be working closely together to realise the sustainable development goals (SDG) outlined in...

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U.S. Supreme Court blocks Biden vaccine-or-test policy for large businesses

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday blocked President Joe Biden‘s COVID-19 vaccination-or–testing mandate for large businesses – a policy the conservative justices deemed an improper imposition...

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UK’s Prince Andrew stripped of royal and military links

LONDON (Reuters) – The Royal Family removed Prince Andrew‘s military links and royal patronages on Thursday and said he will no longer be known as “His Royal Highness”, as the son of...

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Chicken egg ex-farm price pegged at ฿2.90 effective Thursday

Thailand’s laying hen farmers agreed today (Thursday) to lower the ex-farm price of chicken eggs to 2.90 baht each, instead...

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Popularity of crocodile meat rises among Thai consumers as pork prices surge

Thai consumers are turning to crocodile meat, as an alternative source of protein, after the price of pork skyrocketed...

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Thai protest leader Rung Panusaya granted bail by two courts

Protest leader Panusaya “Rung” Sithijirawattanakul was granted a conditional release today (Thursday) by two courts so she can continue her...

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Around Thailand Crime News

Cattlemen who killed tigers at national park surrender, say they killed their cows

Four cattle farmers, wanted by the police for allegedly killing two tigers in Thong Pha Phum national park in...

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TikTok clip of video call wedding ceremony sparks interest

A Thai netizen posted a TikTok clip of a “video-call” wedding ceremony, after the groom tested positive for COVID-19,...

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Thailand concerned over increasing COVID-19 infections among medics

The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has expressed its concern over rising infections among Thai medical personnel and...

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Thai Foreign Ministry confirms no deadline yet for ‘Test and Go’ entry on ‘Thailand Pass’

Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) confirmed today (Thursday) there has yet to be a cutoff date set for...

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Thai government claims it took steps 3 years ago to contain swine flu

The Thai government took precautionary steps to prevent and control the spread of the highly contagious African Swine Fever...

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Crime News

Thai man seeks COVID-positive escort to get infected deliberately

An online job listing has gone viral in Thailand this week. It features a man seeking to hire a...

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Chinese woman stuck in blind date’s house after city lockdown

Beijing (AFP) – Imagine being on a first date you couldn’t end? That’s what happened to a woman in China...

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Thailand to introduce 300 Baht foreign visitor tax from this April

The Thai government is planning to collect an additional 300 baht from all tourists entering the kingdom, starting this...

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UK PM Johnson apologises for attending lockdown party

LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson apologised on Wednesday for attending a “bring your own booze” gathering at his official residence...

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Thailand ranked Asia’s best and world’s 11th best place to retire

Thailand has been ranked the world’s 11th best place to retire in 2022 and is in first place in...

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Pfizer booster after two Sinovac jabs are most effective against Delta, Omicron

Two doses of Sinovac and a booster dose of Pfizer vaccines generate the highest level of immune response against...

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Myanmar’s FM to attend Jan 19 retreat

Myanmar’s Foreign Minister Wunna Maung Lwin will attend the ASEAN ministerial retreat in Siem Reap on January 18-19 in...

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Djokovic admits ‘errors’ in urgent fight to avoid deportation

Melbourne (AFP) – Novak Djokovic on Wednesday admitted “errors” in his travel papers and in his behaviour after a claimed...

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Dozens of COVID-infected children under care of Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health

Thailand’s Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health has accepted 59 young children infected with COVID-19 for medical treatment...

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Thailand’s egg prices to be set on Thursday, chicken prices held for 6 months

The Internal Trade Department will meet with representatives of chicken farmer, chicken egg trader and exporter associations on Thursday,...

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Pheu Thai party to grill government over swine fever outbreak in Thailand

Thailand’s opposition Pheu Thai party is to grill the government in parliament, alleging a cover-up over the African Swine...

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Thailand to be declared country where African swine fever has been detected

The Livestock Development Department will report the finding of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Thailand to the World Organisation...

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Djokovic back into swing in Australia despite visa concerns

MELBOURNE (AP) — Tennis star Novak Djokovic held a practice session at Melbourne Park on Tuesday, his second day...

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Skyrocketing pork prices drive street meals up by at least five baht

Many food vendors in Thailand are complaining over skyrocketing pork prices, forcing them to increase the prices of their...

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Around Thailand General Highlight News

Trading of pigs infected with ASF blamed for spread of virus in Thailand’s small pig farms

The sale of sick live pigs by unscrupulous pig farmers and traders is believed to be a main cause...

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China locks down third city, raising affected to 20 million

BEIJING (AP) — A third Chinese city has locked down its residents because of a COVID-19 outbreak, raising the...

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COVID-19 leading many Thais into stress, depression, burnout or suicidal thoughts

Many Thai people are suffering from stress, depression, burnout or are at risk of committing suicide as a result...

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Virologist says Omicron variant becoming dominant in Thailand faster than anticipated

Senior Thai virologist Dr. Yong Poovorawan said today (Tuesday) that the Omicron variant is becoming the dominant strain of...

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ASEAN News

ASEAN-Japan ties – The next chapter

Japan has launched multi-pronged initiatives aimed at promoting ASEAN-Japan relations, taking it from a development to a co-creation partner,...

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U.S. breaks COVID-19 hospitalization record at over 132,000 as Omicron surges

(Reuters) – COVID–19 hospitalizations in the United States reached a record high on Monday, according to a Reuters tally, as a surge in...

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In first, US surgeons transplant pig heart into human patient

(AP) – In a medical first, doctors transplanted a pig heart into a patient in a last-ditch effort to...

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Mass vaccinations, tests, among measures to handle Omicron wave

Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health is rolling out four measures to cope with the new wave of COVID-19 infections,...

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Analysis Highlight Politics

Crisis in Thailand’s deep south – mutual trust and dialogue needed

Thailand and the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN), the well-known Malay Muslim separatist group, will begin their long-awaited third round...

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Thailand to procure more COVID-19 test kits and speed up distribution amid new wave

To meet rising domestic demand, Thailand’s Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has instructed the Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO) to...

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Omicron now dominant COVID-19 variant among new cases in Thailand

The Omicron variant is now the dominant COVID-19 strain in Thailand, representing 70.3% of new infections in the week...

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Australian judge reinstates tennis star Djokovic’s visa

MELBOURNE (AP) — Tennis star Novak Djokovic on Monday won a court battle to stay in Australia to contest...

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Thai virologist downplays presence of new ‘Deltacron’ COVID variant

A senior Thai virologist has dismissed the emergence of a new COVID-19 variant, unofficially dubbed “Deltacron” as reported in...

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ASEAN Highlight News

Myanmar’s Suu Kyi sentenced to 4 more years in prison

Yangon (AFP) – A Myanmar junta court on Monday convicted Aung San Suu Kyi of three criminal charges, sentencing her to...

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Around Thailand News

Forestry officials try to sedate a wounded elephant after road accident in Kanchanaburi

Park rangers from Salak Phra wildlife sanctuary, in Thailand’s western province of Kanchanaburi, have been trying to locate and...

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Business & Economy News

Thai Livestock Department urged to contain spread of African swine fever quickly

The Department of Livestock Development has been urged to take immediate steps to contain African Swine Fever (ASF) in...

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News World

Bob Saget, TV dad and comedian, found dead in Florida hotel room

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Bob Saget, an actor and comedian best known as the jovial dad on the television sitcom “Full House,” was found dead in a hotel room in Orlando, Florida, at...

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UK plans holiday weekend to honor queen’s 70 years on throne

LONDON (AP) — The United Kingdom will celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on the throne with a military...

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Bronx apartment fire kills 19, including 9 children

NEW YORK (AP) — A malfunctioning space heater sparked a fire that filled a high-rise Bronx apartment building with...

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Senior naval officer dismissed from service for his alleged drunken misconduct

An apparently drunken high-ranking naval officer, whose images went viral on social media last month as he was berating,...

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Fourth COVID vaccine shots to be administered to medics, people with chronic diseases

Thailand’s Disease Control Department has proposed its vaccination plan for this year, which covers unvaccinated children over 12 and...

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Thai woman’s eye colour turns indigo after taking Favipiravir

A Thai woman posted a clip on Tiktok on Wednesday, which shows her eye colour has turned an odd...

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Highlight News Tourism

“Test and Go” program suspension among measures to curb new COVID wave, no lockdown imposed

Tourists entering Thailand on a “Thailand Pass”, granted under the minimal quarantine “Test and Go” program, may do so...

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Complaints filed against restaurants in Ubon Ratchathani for spreading COVID-19

Provincial authorities in Thailand’s north-eastern province of Ubon Ratchathani have lodged complaints with Muang district police against four pub-restaurants...

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Environment News

Worsening air pollution forecast until Monday in and around Bangkok

People in Bangkok and its surroundings are being advised to brace for deteriorating air quality, with the amount of...

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Chon Buri reports 1,342 new COVID-19 infections on Friday, most cases in Banglamung

COVID-19 infections in the eastern coastal province of Chon Buri continue to surge, with 1,342 new cases being recorded...

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Thai hotel threatens customer with ฿3m lawsuit over bad review

A Thai customer has been threatened with a costly lawsuit by a hotel in Khao Yai, in Thailand’s northeastern...

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News World

A year after U.S. Capitol siege, Biden blasts Trump’s ‘web of lies’

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Joe Biden on Thursday accused his predecessor Donald Trump of spreading a “web of lies” to undermine U.S....

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Business & Economy News

Thai business sector objects to sweeping restrictions to cope with new wave of COVID-19

Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) Chairman Sanan Angubolkul disagrees with raising the COVID-19 alert level to the extent that...

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Over one million doses of Moderna vaccine arrive in Thailand on Thursday

The first 1.3 million, of the 3.7 million doses of the Moderna mRNA vaccine set to be delivered in ...

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General News

Body of missing Thai male model found in Chao Phraya river

The body of a man, believed to be that of missing Thai-Japanese model, Kullapat “Kendo” Pongpraphap, was found this...

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Deadline for arrivals under Thailand’s ‘Test and Go’ scheme may be extended to mid-January

Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said today (Thursday) a proposal will be made at the Centre for COVID-19 Situation...

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News World

Bitcoin, ether near multi-month lows following hawkish Fed minutes

HONG KONG (Reuters) – Bitcoin fell below $43,000 on Thursday, testing multi-month lows after minutes from the Federal Reserve’s...

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Pattaya hotels to open as isolation facilities for COVID-19 patients

The administration of Bang Lamung district in Thailand’s Chon Buri province, which includes Pattaya, is making preparations to convert...

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