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COVID to be declared endemic by year’s end in Thailand
COVID to be declared endemic by year’s end in Thailand
BANGKOK: The Public Health Ministry plans to declare COVID-19 an endemic disease by the end of this year, using its own criteria and with or without World Health Organization (WHO) confirmation.
Chaba Kaew face Australia test
Chaba Kaew face Australia test
FOOTBALL: Thailand are eyeing a good result when they meet mighty Australia in their last Group B game at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup in India today (Jan 27).
New chapter with Saudis feted
New chapter with Saudis feted
RIYADH: Thailand and Saudi Arabia have agreed to fully restore diplomatic relations, opening a new chapter in their relations and creating opportunities for bilateral cooperation and development between the two kingdoms.
Traffic law backers call for sterner charges
Traffic law backers call for sterner charges
BANGKOK: Advocates have called on the government to seek changes in the law to also impose manslaughter charges against those who violate pedestrian crossing safety rules.
Oil spill off Rayong, slick heading to coast
Oil spill off Rayong, slick heading to coast
RAYONG: Efforts were underway to contain about 400,000 litres of crude oil which leaked from an undersea pipeline near Map Ta Phut in Rayong province yesterday (Jan 25), Marine and Coastal Resources Department director-general Sopon Thongdee said today.
Expert says fourth shot ‘not needed yet’
Expert says fourth shot ‘not needed yet’
BANGKOK: While a booster is useful, a fourth shot of COVID-19 vaccine against the dominant Omicron variant is not yet necessary for most people, according to Dr Prasit Watanapa, dean of the Faculty of Medicine at Siriraj Hospital.
Thailand’s corruption standing slides
Thailand’s corruption standing slides
BANGKOK: Thailand fell six places in the latest Corruption Perceptions Index, released today (Jan 25) by Transparency International.
B1.4bn boost ‘no cure’ for financial woe
B1.4bn boost ‘no cure’ for financial woe
BANGKOK: The B1.4 billion disbursed from state coffers to reduce the cost of living for three months presents no solution to runaway consumer prices which require long-term measures to tackle, a consumer forum was told yesterday (Jan 24).
Ducati cop who killed doctor faces 7 charges
Ducati cop who killed doctor faces 7 charges
BANGKOK: The Metropolitan Police Bureau has laid seven charges against the policeman who hit and killed a woman doctor with his Ducati Monster motorcycle on Friday (Jan 21).
Prayut to visit Saudi Arabia to foster ties
Prayut to visit Saudi Arabia to foster ties
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha lands in Saudi Arabia later today (Jan 24) for an official two-day visit to strengthen relations, with further details to be released after the weekly cabinet meeting before his departure.
Bid to prevent oil slick reaching Gulf of Thailand shore
Bid to prevent oil slick reaching Gulf of Thailand shore
BANGKOK: The Marine Department and Royal Thai Navy are trying to prevent oil leaking from a sunken tanker from reaching the coastline in Chumphon and Prachuap Khiri Khan provinces.
Foreign property lures are rejected
Foreign property lures are rejected
BUSINESS: The Centre for Economic Situation Administration (CESA) chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Friday (Jan 21) put the brakes on proposals to increase foreign ownership quotas for condominiums from 49% and expand property leasehold rights for foreigners from 30 years to 50 years.
Briton killed, compatriot badly hurt in knife attack
Briton killed, compatriot badly hurt in knife attack
KANCHANABURI: Police have arrested a 23-year-old man in connection with the killing of a Briton and wounding of his compatriot in front of a rented house in Muang district of Kanchanaburi in the early hours of yesterday (Jan 22).
Free counselling for foreign retirees
Free counselling for foreign retirees
BANGKOK: Thailand is stepping up its assistance for foreign retirees and their Thai spouses by providing free counselling on inheritance and other legal issues under international laws.
PM rules out early election
PM rules out early election
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Thursday (Jan 20) he has no plan to reshuffle the Cabinet or call snap elections following the ouster of renegade MPs from the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP).
Test & Go for overseas arrivals to be restored, fine-tuned
Test & Go for overseas arrivals to be restored, fine-tuned
BANGKOK: The Test & Go programme will be reintroduced soon while entry rules under the scheme will be tweaked to allow close monitoring of overseas arrivals’ health, said Gen Supoj Malaniyom, head of operations at the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA).
Thais to compete in Winter Olympics under national flag
Thais to compete in Winter Olympics under national flag
WINTER OLYMPICS: Four Thai athletes will be able to compete in the Winter Olympics in Beijing next month and fly the national flag, despite the ban imposed by the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada).
Phuket vows tough action on unmasked tourists
Phuket vows tough action on unmasked tourists
PHUKET: Local authorities have vowed to take decisive legal action against tourists who fail to wear face masks in public, saying failure to comply with the disease control requirement is rampant in the island province.
B1.48bn approved for relief measures
B1.48bn approved for relief measures
BANGKOK: The Cabinet yesterday (Jan 18) approved an allocation of B1.48 billion from the central budget to fund relief measures to reduce the rising cost of living over a period of three months.
Tiger killers’ homes to be removed from national park
Tiger killers’ homes to be removed from national park
KANCHANABURI: Authorities have ordered the removal from Khao Laem National Park of the houses of five people charged with killing two wild tigers in jungle near the Myanmar border.