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Deputy PM Somkid and his Cabinet team quit

Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak and his team of three Cabinet members formally submitted their resignations this morning, paving...

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US protesters demand faster reopening of economy

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Saying “I do” online

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Life even more difficult in crowded communities in Bangkok

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Robot reduces delivery risk in DC, USA

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WHO experts to visit China to plan COVID-19 investigation

BEIJING (AP) — Two World Health Organization experts will spend the next two days in the Chinese capital to...

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Zero new COVID-19 infections recorded in Thailand

Thailand recorded no new coronavirus infections or fatalities today, as the country reaches 46 consecutive days without a single...

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Analysis from medical experts: Floyd’s speech didn’t mean he could breathe

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — As George Floyd repeatedly pleaded “I can’t breathe” to police officers holding him down on a...

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Officials told to ensure transparency at Saturday’s Jana industrial estate hearing

The Southern Border Provinces Administration Centre (SBPAC) has been told to allow all stakeholders, both supporters and opponents of...

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Thai schools told they cannot arbitrarily cut students’ hair

Thailand’s Ministry of Education has issued a letter, to all schools under its jurisdiction, to abrogate the 1975 regulations,...

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Japan braces for more heavy rain as death toll rises to 66

TOKYO (AP) — Parts of Japan still searching for missing people and evacuating those stranded by deadly floods and...

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Australia’s Victoria state has record 288 new cases

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s Victoria state on Friday reported the new daily record of 288 coronavirus cases, which...

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Thailand’s health minister apologizes for not wearing a face mask

Thailand’s Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has offered a public apology for not wearing a face mask, while attending...

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See Kumarn group quits Thailand’s Palang Pracharat party

The four members of the economic team of Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak, known as “See Kumarn” (four boys...

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Thailand records five new COVID-19 cases in state quarantine

Thailand recorded five new COVID-19 cases today (Thursday), all returnees from abroad and in state quarantine. There were no...

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PETA warns of class action lawsuit if coconut labelling system promise not kept

PETA has welcomed the Thai Commerce Ministry’s use of a traceable labelling system, intended to ensure that Thai coconuts...

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US democracy increasingly confusing and questionable

An embattled political leader, disliked or even abhorred by at least half of his country, celebrates his nation’s most...

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Final curtain call for Bangkok’s Scala theatre this Sunday

After 50 years, the final curtain will come down this Sunday on the Grande Dame of Thailand’s movie theatres,...

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Thailand records one new coronavirus infection in quarantine

Thailand recorded one new COVID-19 case in state quarantine today (Friday), as the country reaches 39 consecutive days without...

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Young technocrat rides high as political tide shifts

Narumon Pinyosinwat may not have shone as government spokesperson, but she certainly hogged the spotlight last weekend when she...

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Myanmar jade mine accident: 125 killed, some 200 trapped

  At least 125 people were killed and around 200 others are trapped after a jade mine collapsed in...

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Hong Kong protester arrested on suspicion of stabbing police

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong police arrested a man onboard a London-bound flight early Thursday morning on suspicion...

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Thailand records six new COVID-19 cases in quarantine, but no new deaths

Six new COVID-19 cases have been recorded today (Thursday), all among Thais in state quarantine after returning from abroad....

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Govt infighting deflates optimism

Everyone has to be worried about a recent opinion poll, which escaped general attention largely but probably best summarizes...

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Hong Kong police arrest suspect at airport after officer assaulted in security law protests

HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong police arrested a 24-year-old man at the city’s airport in the early hours...

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Outspoken celebs become targets as political hatred flourishes online

A bitter online row raging over social media influencer Sean Buranahiran indicates that the scars of Thailand’s political divide...

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From wreckage of heritage in Phrae rises new hope for Thai conservation

Torn down despite its 127-year history, Phrae province’s historic Bombay Burmah Trading Co building may be gone for now....

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Thai PM proposes three ways to reboot ASEAN economies

Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has proposed three methods, which could be used to revive ASEAN economies post COVID-19,...

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NESDB approves first 213 projects aimed at rebooting the economy

Thailand’s National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) has agreed the first 213 projects, out of about 46,000 proposed...

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Thailand reports four new COVID-19 infections

On Friday, Thailand recorded four new COVID-19 cases, all among quarantined returnees from abroad, as the country reaches 32...

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Pros and cons of Prawit as Palang Pracharath leader

Whether Prawit Wongsuwan carries the ambition to become the new head of the biggest coalition party is not as...

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UDD core members in prison after the Supreme Court’s rejects leniency call

Thailand’s Supreme Court has dismissed the pleas for leniency by five former and active core members of the red-shirt...

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Vietnam PM warns of economic calamity at ASEAN summit

Vietnam on Friday warned the virus pandemic had swept away years of economic gains as Southeast Asian leaders met...

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Australia starts virus testing blitz to stop second wave in Melbourne

Health workers fanned out across suburbs of Melbourne Friday in a testing blitz aimed at choking off a surge...

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Google tightens privacy settings for new users

Google has begun auto-deleting new users’ search data and location history on a rolling 18-month basis, CEO Sundar Pichai announced, as the...

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Australia’s Qantas airline to cut 6,000 jobs as virus hits

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Qantas plans to cut at least 6,000 jobs and keep 15,000 more workers on...

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U-tapao International Airport and Eastern Airport City Project contracts signed

Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha chaired the signing ceremony at Government House for a Public Private Partnership (PPP) Agreement...

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Five new COVID-19 cases reported in Thailand

Thailand today recorded five new COVID-19 cases, among those in quarantine, after arriving from abroad, but no new fatalities....

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China charges Canadians with spying, 18 months after arrest

China has formally charged two Canadians with spying, officials said Friday, more than 18 months after they were arrested in a spat between Beijing and Ottawa.  ...

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Bolton says Trump asked China to help him get reelected

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump “pleaded” with China’s Xi Jinping during a 2019 summit to help his reelection...

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US virus outbreaks stir clash over masks, personal freedom

PHOENIX (AP) — When the coronavirus flared in China’s capital this week, Beijing canceled flights, suspended reopenings and described...

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Thailand’s 127 national parks to reopen on July 1st

Many of Thailand’s 127 national parks are to reopen, either fully or partially, as of July 1st, after three...

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Curfew to be lifted on Monday as more restrictions are eased

Thailand’s Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has decided to lift the 11pm-3am curfew from Monday night, but to...

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Thailand records 4 new COVID-19 infections

After none having been reported yesterday, there are 4 new COVID-19 infections in Thailand today, all in state quarantine...

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Health minister appoints his chief advisor to head donation probe

Thailand’s Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s chief advisor, M.L. Somchai Chakrabhand, has been appointed to head a committee investigating...

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THAI to resume international flights on August 1

Thai Airways International will resume international flights on 37 routes starting August 1st, one month later than originally planned....

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Pandemic-hit Lufthansa says 22,000 jobs to go

German airline Lufthansa said Thursday that it would have to slash 22,000 full-time jobs as the recovery in demand...

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No new COVID-19 infections or fatalities recorded in Thailand

Thailand is enjoying a day free from new COVID-19 infections or deaths, but the population are being strongly advised...

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Thai elephants’ mass migration to village brings new stress

A thousand elephants threatened by starvation have journeyed through the hills of northern Thailand, making a slow migration home...

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‘Stop the pain,’ George Floyd’s brother pleads with Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — George Floyd’s brother challenged Congress on Wednesday to “stop the pain” as lawmakers consider a sweeping...

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U.S. coronavirus cases now over 2 million

(Reuters) – Total U.S. coronavirus cases surpassed 2 million on Wednesday, according to a Reuters tally, as health officials...

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One new COVID-19 case is recorded in Thailand

Thailand recorded one new COVID-19 case today (Friday), compared to yesterday’s 17, and no new fatalities.   CCSA spokesman...

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Lumpini boxing stadium’s board fired over cluster of COVID-19 infections

The entire board of the Lumpini boxing stadium has been fired, after they were faulted by the Army’s investigation...

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French police fire tear gas at anti-racism demo in Lille

French police fired tear gas to disperse around 2,000 demonstrators protesting against racism and police brutality in the northern...

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Thai-made thermal face scanning device in development

Thailand’s National Electronics and Computer Technology Centre (NECTEC) and the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) are cooperating...

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Proposed rehabilitation of THAI will expose a Pandora’s Box of corruption

Former international crime prosecutor, Mr. Wanchai Roujanavong, has likened the proposed rehabilitation of Thai Airways International to the opening...

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General Prawit says he is not ready yet to become Palang Pracharat party leader

Breaking his long silence about speculation that he might be elected the new leader of the ruling Palang Pracharat...

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CCSA identifies 12 activities which could have COVID-19 restrictions eased

Twelve potential business and leisure activities are next in line to resume in the fourth phase of lockdown easing...

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New COVID-19 infections surge to 17 today, but no deaths

Thailand’s new COVID-19 cases surged to 17 today, all of them Thais in state quarantine, after returning from the...

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Palang Pracharath “coup” raises spectre of “military” rule for Thailand 

Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan looks set to become leader of the ruling Palang Pracharath Party, which will...

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Prosecutors charge 3 more officers in George Floyd’s death

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Prosecutors charged three more police officers Wednesday in the death of George Floyd and filed a...

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PM says he won’t get involved in ruling Palang Pracharat internal politics

Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has distanced himself from the latest internal strife within the ruling Palang Pracharat party,...

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Culture Ministry proposes holidays from July 4th to 9th for Songkran celebrations

Thailand’s Ministry of Culture will propose, to the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA), the declaration of special public...

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11 new COVID-19 cases today as lockdown to be eased from Monday   

Thailand has recorded 11 new COVID-19 cases for the second day, all in state quarantine facilities, but no new fatalities.    The CCSA,...

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Premier League return: the issues to resolve

Premier League football is set to return on June 17 after a three-month coronavirus-enforced absence.   Nothing realistically will...

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Thailand warned to brace for the second wave of COVID-19 infections

The Dean of the Faculty of Medical Science at Siriraj Hospital has warned Thailand to prepare for the second...

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Trump escalates war on Twitter, social media protections

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump escalated his war on Twitter and other social media companies Thursday, signing an...

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Three slain at Radio Thailand’s Phitsanuloke provincial radio station

Three people were shot dead this morning at Radio Thailand’s station in the northern province of Phitsanuloke, in what...

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Bankruptcy court accepts THAI’s protection petition for consideration

Thailand’s Central Bankruptcy Court today has accepted Thai Airways International’s bankruptcy protection petition for consideration and set the first...

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Thailand’s new COVID-19 infections today surge to 9

New COVID-19 infections in Thailand surged from three yesterday to nine today, all of them Thais who have returned...

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Trump sounds warning over Hong Kong’s future

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned that Hong Kong could lose its status as a global financial center...

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The four men tasked with piloting THAI through bankruptcy restructuring

Hope for Thailand’s ailing national airline now rests on the shoulders of four new board members, who have been...

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Myanmar editor jailed for 2 years over coronavirus error

A Myanmar news editor has been jailed for two years after his agency reported a coronavirus death that turned...

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Thailand extends state of emergency until end of June

Thailand’s Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has endorsed the proposal of the National Security Council to extend the...

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Nearly 39 million have lost jobs in US since virus took hold

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits in the two months since the coronavirus took...

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‘This is the end of Hong Kong’: China pushes security law after unrest

China’s parliament said it will introduce a proposal Friday for a national security law in Hong Kong at its...

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‘Vaccine race’ can leave poor behind

The message is loud and clear and global: When a COVID-19 vaccine is developed, it must be easily accessible...

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WHO reports most coronavirus cases in a day as cases approach five million

GENEVA (Reuters) – The World Health Organization expressed concern on Wednesday about the rising number of new coronavirus cases...

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Balancing act for Prayut as storm over party leadership looms

A leadership battle is simmering in the core coalition Palang Pracharath Party, with its influential chief strategist General Prawit...

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Trump blames China for ‘mass worldwide killing’

WASHINGTON (AFP) – US President Donald Trump on Wednesday again lashed out at China over the coronavirus pandemic, blaming...

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Phuket airport to remain closed in a U-turn by the CAAT

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has made an abrupt U-turn by keeping Phuket International airport closed until...

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Korn says THAI Airways should file for bankruptcy to enable rehabilitation

Former Finance Minister and Kla party leader Korn Chatikavanich has proposed that Thai Airways International files for bankruptcy, so...

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Seven new COVID-19 cases recorded in Thailand

Thailand reported seven new COVID-19 infections today (Friday). All are Thai citizens who are in state quarantine after returning...

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Police investigating murder of a 3-year old girl in Muk Dahan

A special team of detectives has been assembled to investigate the murder of a three-year old girl, whose body...

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Trump says he doesn’t want to talk to Xi right now, could even cut China ties

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump signaled a further deterioration of his relationship with China over the novel...

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Laser messages light up Bangkok lockdown and focus heat on military

On the surface, the projection of messages by the Progressive Movement and the Move Forward Party (Kao Klai) were...

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One new COVID-19 case recorded as committee considers easing curfew

Thailand recorded one new COVID-19 infection today, bringing the cumulative total to 3,018, and no new fatalities.   CCSA...

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Typhoon forces risky evacuations in virus-hit Philippines

A powerful typhoon hit the central Philippines Thursday, forcing a complicated and risky evacuation for tens of thousands already...

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Army investigating officer who sat in parliament president’s chair inappropriately

The Thai Army’s Directorate of Intelligence (ADI) has ordered a disciplinary investigation into the conduct of an officer, seen...

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‘This virus may never go away,’ WHO says

GENEVA (Reuters) – The coronavirus that causes COVID-19 could become endemic like HIV, the World Health Organization said on...

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Nearly 600,000 Australians lose jobs as virus lockdown bites

Almost 600,000 Australians lost their jobs as the virus shutdown took hold in April, the steepest monthly drop since...

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‘Major’ mental health crisis looming from pandemic: UN

The coronavirus outbreak risks sparking a major global mental health crisis, the United Nations warned Thursday, calling for urgent...

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Thai economy set bottom-out after Government reopens some businesses

The Thai economy has reached its low point, with the gross domestic product (GDP) forecast to contract by 3%...

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8 new COVID-19 cases take Thailand’s total to 3,000

Thailand’s accumulated COVID-19 cases reached 3,000 today, with 8 new confirmed cases being reported, up 6 from yesterday.  ...

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Hong Kong gyms, bars and cinemas reopen as virus measures ease

Hong Kong on Friday began to ease major social distancing measures with bars, gyms, beauty parlours and cinemas reopening...

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“Successful” Thailand hangs its fate on vaccine quest

The daily numbers of COVID-19 cases in the country have been encouraging, but the good news remains quite limited,...

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13.4 million Thais will have received 5,000 baht cash subsidy by next week

A total of 28.8 million people have applied for the 3 months of 5,000 baht/month cash subsidies, under the...

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10 Countries with highest number of COVID-19 infections, as of May 6, 2020

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China exports see surprise 3.5% jump in April, imports fall

China’s exports saw a shock 3.5 percent rise in April despite the global impact of the coronavirus pandemic, official...

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