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RDS questions accuracy of antigen cases
RDS questions accuracy of antigen cases
BANGKOK: The Rural Doctor Society (RDS) has raised questions over the accuracy of the number of new COVID-19 cases detected using a rapid antigen test kit (ATK), which is reported daily by the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA).
I’ve done my best, says Prayut
I’ve done my best, says Prayut
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has insisted he has tried his best during his time as the country’s leader and said he will respect the decision of voters if they don’t give him the chance to serve another term at the next election.
No water fights in capital
No water fights in capital
BANGKOK: The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will comply with the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration’s (CCSA) resolution on Songkran celebrations and prohibit water-splashing during the Thai New Year holiday period, city clerk Khachit Chatchawanit said yesterday (Mar 29).
SCB sees stagflation for Thailand economy
SCB sees stagflation for Thailand economy
BANGKOK: Thailand’s economy has gone into stagflation because of a fragile recovery and surging price hikes, says an economist at the Economic Intelligence Center (EIC), a research unit under Siam Commercial Bank (SCB).
Army TV channel director replaced over Russia-Ukraine war coverage
Army TV channel director replaced over Russia-Ukraine war coverage
BANGKOK: The head of army-owned TV Channel 5 is being replaced amid reports of controversial meetings and orders regarding news coverage of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Anutin urges to forget Songkran water festivities
Anutin urges to forget Songkran water festivities
BANGKOK: Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has urged business operators on Khao San Road to forget plans to hold water-splashing activities during this year’s Songkran holiday period, saying their patience and cooperation are needed to avoid the risk of another disruptive coronavirus outbreak.
SSO warns hospitals: treat COVID patients or be delisted
SSO warns hospitals: treat COVID patients or be delisted
BANGKOK: The Social Security Office (SSO) has threatened to delist contracted hospitals if they turn away COVID-19 patients.
15 illegal migrants sharing a single Pajero nabbed in Kanchanaburi
15 illegal migrants sharing a single Pajero nabbed in Kanchanaburi
KANCHANABURI: Fifteen job seekers from Myanmar were arrested after a vehicle they were travelling in crashed into a roadside power post in Sai Yok district after being chased by police on Saturday (Mar 26).
Govt spokesman tests positive for COVID-19, forced to work from home
Govt spokesman tests positive for COVID-19, forced to work from home
BANGKOK: Government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said on Sunday (Mar 27) he had tested positive for COVID-19.
Isan university to dismiss 15 students over deadly hazing
Isan university to dismiss 15 students over deadly hazing
NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Rajamangala University of Technology Isan (RMUTI) will dismiss 15 students involved in a violent hazing ritual that resulted in the death of Padyos “Prem” Chonpakdi, a 19-year-old freshman.
Ruling on ‘Joe Ferrari’ case set for June 8
Ruling on ‘Joe Ferrari’ case set for June 8
BANGKOK: Seven former policemen accused of murdering a drug suspect by suffocating him with a plastic bag will learn their fate on June 8, the Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases has announced.
Songkran to test COVID-19 curbs
Songkran to test COVID-19 curbs
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has instructed provincial governors to devise measures to contain COVID-19 over Songkran as health officials warned daily caseloads could top 100,000 after the festival unless precautions are taken.
Travel rules eased if caseload decreases
Travel rules eased if caseload decreases
BANGKOK: The Test & Go scheme and Thailand Pass registration are expected to be scrapped by June 1 if there is no surge in infections or fatalities during the Songkran festival in April, says the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
B14.32bn earmarked for national jab policy
B14.32bn earmarked for national jab policy
BANGKOK: The government has set aside B14.32 billion for a five-year plan to ensure public health security through a national vaccine and vaccination policy to fight existing and emerging diseases as well as bioweapons.
Nod for COVID pill budget
Nod for COVID pill budget
BANGKOK: The cabinet yesterday (Mar 22) approved a B500 million budget to purchase the COVID-19 antiviral medicine Paxlovid, said deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul.
Fuel surge sees Social Security Fund cuts
Fuel surge sees Social Security Fund cuts
BANGKOK: The cabinet has approved reductions in monthly social security contributions for both employers and employees as part of measures totalling B70 billion to help ease the impact of rising fuel prices.
Thai rider Somkiat makes GP history
Thai rider Somkiat makes GP history
MOTO GP: Somkiat Chantra raced to a historic maiden Moto2 victory at the Indonesian Grand Prix at the Mandalika International Street Circuit in Lombok on Sunday (Mar 20) as the sport returned to the Southeast Asian country for the first time since 1997.
Woman jailed over blood gang allegations
Woman jailed over blood gang allegations
BANGKOK: A 25-year-old woman has been sentenced to six months in prison by the Sa Kaeo provincial court for falsely claiming she had been a victim of a blood smuggling gang in Cambodia, according to police.
Race to end restrictions
Race to end restrictions
BUSINESS: After plaguing Thailand for two years with physical and economic ailments, the COVID-19 pandemic is expected to be downgraded to an endemic from July 1, marking a significant step towards full economic recovery.
DDC says it will stand by favipiravir
DDC says it will stand by favipiravir
BANGKOK: The Department of Disease Control (DDC) insisted on Saturday (Mar 19) the antiviral medication favipiravir has shown high efficacy in treating patients infected with COVID-19, adding the drug is available for bulk purchase and costs only B800 per treatment.