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Move Forward’s Pita announces PM bid
Move Forward’s Pita announces PM bid
KHON KAEN: Pita Limjaroenrat, leader of the Move Forward Party, has declared he will be the party’s candidate for the post of prime minister in the next general election.
China end Thai shuttler’s run
China end Thai shuttler’s run
BADMINTON: China ended Thailand’s good run in the Thomas Cup with a 3-0 win in the quarter-finals in Aarhus, Denmark, yesterday (Oct 15).
Close to 70k expats sign for shots
Close to 70k expats sign for shots
BANGKOK: Almost 70,000 foreign residents have registered for COVID-19 jabs through the expatvac website, according to the Foreign Ministry.
Russell Crowe lauds Phuket, Thai experience
Russell Crowe lauds Phuket, Thai experience
PHUKET: Hollywood actor Russell Crowe’s posts on Twitter showing him and his crew travelling in Phuket and Bangkok have created a much-needed buzz ahead of Thailand’s reopening to foreign visitors on Nov 1.
Lisa, Bocelli asked to join Thai countdowns
Lisa, Bocelli asked to join Thai countdowns
BANGKOK: Thailand has planned to spend B200 million to ask Thai-born Lalisa “Lisa” Manoban of the Korea-based Blackpink girl group and Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli to join New Year countdowns in Phuket and Bangkok to help promote tourism.
Thailand Pass set to replace CoE
Thailand Pass set to replace CoE
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Digital Government Development Agency are developing a new system to replace the certificate of entry (CoE) for Thais and foreigners who wish to enter the country through an airport.
Thais thrash Algeria, make quarter-finals
Thais thrash Algeria, make quarter-finals
BADMINTON: Thailand reached the quarter-finals of the Thomas Cup with a 5-0 victory over Algeria in their final Group A match in Denmark on Wednesday (Oct 13).
Quarantine being lifted, more provinces being opened
Quarantine being lifted, more provinces being opened
BANGKOK: There will be no quarantine for fully vaccinated air travellers from five countries from Nov 1, and destinations in more provinces will also be opened to foreign tourists.
Govt mulls further relaxing COVID rules
Govt mulls further relaxing COVID rules
BANGKOK: The government may consider easing more restrictions on businesses and activities, including reducing the number of dark-red zone provinces and shortening the nighttime curfew by two hours from Saturday to prepare for the country’s reopening next month.
Thailand reopening ‘has its risks’
Thailand reopening ‘has its risks’
BANGKOK: As state agencies gear up for Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s vow to reopen the country to fully vaccinated tourists from Nov 1, concerns over public health safety have been raised by some medical experts.
Virus test kits have limitations, says dept
Virus test kits have limitations, says dept
BANGKOK: False COVID-19 reports generated from antigen test kits (ATKs) are not because of quality issues, but rather a matter of the devices’ limitations, according to the Department of Medical Sciences.
PM sets Nov 1 for reopening to foreign tourists from low-risk countries
PM sets Nov 1 for reopening to foreign tourists from low-risk countries
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Monday (Oct 11) that he will push for the opening up of the country to fully vaccinated foreign tourists from at least 10 countries on Nov 1, as the government earlier planned.
Double delight for Sadom in Phuket
Double delight for Sadom in Phuket
GOLF: Sadom Kaewkanjana stormed to a four-shot victory after firing a final-round 66 at the Singha Laguna Phuket Open 2021 yesterday (Oct 10).
WHO raises Thailand’s jab standard
WHO raises Thailand’s jab standard
BANGKOK: Thailand’s National Regulatory Authority (NRA) for vaccines reached Maturity Level 3 - the second-highest level in the World Health Organization’s (WHO) regulatory systems classification system - on Aug 27, according to information published on its website.
‘Low-key’ events for late King
‘Low-key’ events for late King
BANGKOK: The government plans activities on Wednesday (Oct 13) to mark the passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great under strict disease control measures.
Kids face random testing for on-site classes in new term
Kids face random testing for on-site classes in new term
BANGKOK: Random antigen testing will be carried out among school children before the new term begins next month, says deputy government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek.
Domestic airlines allowed full flights
Domestic airlines allowed full flights
BANGKOK: The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration’s (CCSA) operation centre has agreed to lift capacity limits on domestic flights, allowing airlines to take full flight bookings, according to the Public Health Ministry.
Govt slams ’Pfizer jab is a killer’ claim
Govt slams ’Pfizer jab is a killer’ claim
BANGKOK: The government has condemned a claim that the Pfizer mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, being offered to students aged 12-17 as part of the plan to reopen schools in November, will have fatal consequences for all recipients within two years.
Two foreigners held for ATM fraud
Two foreigners held for ATM fraud
BANGKOK: Two foreign men have been arrested for allegedly using fake electronic cards to withdraw money from bank accounts belonging to people in Bangkok and Hua Hin.
Flats raided, many detained after riot policeman shot in Din Daeng
Flats raided, many detained after riot policeman shot in Din Daeng
BANGKOK: A special police task force raided the Din Daeng flats in Bangkok, making many arrests, after a riot policeman on duty in the area was shot and seriously wounded on Wednesday night (Oct 6).