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Woman hit by bullet fired by road-rage gunman
Woman hit by bullet fired by road-rage gunman
NAKHON RATCHASIMA: A woman was wounded by a bullet while eating in front of her house as two men on a motorcycle fired shots at her son-in-law’s pickup truck, which had cut in front of them, in Khong district on Thursday night.
Oct 1 reopening up in the air
Oct 1 reopening up in the air
BANGKOK: The Public Health Ministry yesterday (Sept 16) addressed concerns raised by academics over the government’s plan to reopen the country to vaccinated foreign tourists starting next month.
Parents given until Sept 24 on vaccines for schoolchildren
Parents given until Sept 24 on vaccines for schoolchildren
BANGKOK: Parents have until Sept 24 to decide whether to inoculate their children with the Pfizer vaccine before the Education Ministry reopens real classrooms for students.
Thailand ordered to prepare for tourists
Thailand ordered to prepare for tourists
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered various ministries to speed up preparations for boosting tourism while keeping in mind pandemic restrictions.
Government plan to entice rich expats
Government plan to entice rich expats
BANGKOK: The cabinet has greenlighted an economic stimulus and investment promotion package aimed at attracting wealthy foreigners and highly skilled professionals from overseas to help revive the economy post-COVID-19.
Tourism to re-open despite COVID, minister says
Tourism to re-open despite COVID, minister says
BANGKOK: Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has confirmed Bangkok, Chon Buri, Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan and Chiang Mai will begin implementing their tourism reopening plans on Oct 1 as planned.
Drive to vaccinate pregnant women
Drive to vaccinate pregnant women
BANGKOK: The government has launched a campaign to accelerate the vaccination rate of pregnant women against COVID-19 as they are considered vulnerable to the disease, deputy government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek said.
Migrant workers to return, but at a cost
Migrant workers to return, but at a cost
BANGKOK: Businesses will be permitted by the Labour Ministry to import migrant workers once again, but at a steep cost associated with COVID-19 surveillance.
Jabs for kids crucial for on-site education
Jabs for kids crucial for on-site education
BANGKOK: Schools will resume on-site learning in November, provided that sufficient vaccines are made available for students next month, the Education Ministry has said.
Rift threatens Prayut’s future
Rift threatens Prayut’s future
BANGKOK: All eyes are on the political future of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, as well as that of the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), after parliament endorsed a charter amendment bill which sought to bring back the two-ballot voting system.
Atthaya bags fourth LET title
Atthaya bags fourth LET title
GOLF: Atthaya Thitikul won her fourth Ladies European Tour (LET) title at the VP Bank Swiss Ladies Open on Saturday (Sept 12).
New nationwide COVID cases dropping
New nationwide COVID cases dropping
BANGKOK: Thailand logged 12,583 new COVID-19 cases - the fewest since July 21 - and 132 more fatalities during the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry announced this morning (Sept 13).
‘Rose of North’ set to bloom
‘Rose of North’ set to bloom
BANGKOK: From Phuket to Koh Samui, the country is nervously navigating its way through a reopening of the tourism industry. Chiang Mai could be next to roll out its carpet to welcome back visitors near and far.
Sinovac-AZ main formula now, says official
Sinovac-AZ main formula now, says official
BANGKOK: Forget about getting two AstraZeneca shots. The main COVID-19 vaccine regimen for Thailand from now on is Sinovac-AstraZeneca, says a senior health official.
Prosecutor office accepts Joe Ferrari’s case dossier
Prosecutor office accepts Joe Ferrari’s case dossier
BANGKOK: The case report on the alleged killing of a suspected drug dealer while in custody at Muang Nakhon Sawan Police Station last month has been submitted to prosecutors and is expected to be filed in court next week.
Three held in ‘Nong Gina’ probe
Three held in ‘Nong Gina’ probe
BANGKOK: Three people have been detained for questioning in connection with the disappearance of a toddler, since safely recovered and relocated, as police suspect she was abducted by a trafficking network.
Virus scare sees Phi Phi self-isolate
Virus scare sees Phi Phi self-isolate
KRABI: Authorities have announced temporary restrictions to limit movement to and from Phi Phi Island in Krabi to curb the spread of COVID-19 there.
Heads roll after censure debate
Heads roll after censure debate
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has sacked Deputy Agriculture Minister Thamanat Prompow and Deputy Labour Minister Narumon Pinyosinwat, two key figures in the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), in what is believed to be fallout from last week’s censure debate.
FDA considers jab for 3-year-olds
FDA considers jab for 3-year-olds
BANGKOK: Children aged three years and above might soon be able to receive the COVID-19 jab, the Food and Drug (FDA) Administration announced yesterday (Sept 8).
Last of Thailand’s Paralympians arrive in Phuket
Last of Thailand’s Paralympians arrive in Phuket
PARALYMPICS: The final contingent of Thailand’s Paralympic team arrived in Phuket from the Tokyo Games yesterday (Sept 8) to enter 14-day quarantine as required by the government’s COVID-19 protocols.