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CCSA shake-up looms
CCSA shake-up looms
BANGKOK: The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) will continue its role in leading the country’s fight to contain the COVID-19 outbreak, although it may later be transformed into a new body under a new disease control law that will replace the state of emergency, the government said yesterday (Sept 8).
Pattaya flooded again, residents vent frustration
Pattaya flooded again, residents vent frustration
PATTAYA: An overnight downpour left Pattaya City’s roads inundated on Wednesday (Sept 8), and residents fed up with repeated flooding used social media to complain about authorities’ continual failure to resolve the problem.
Mobs block traffic, throw bombs, say police
Mobs block traffic, throw bombs, say police
BANGKOK: Anti-government protests were organised in Bangkok all yesterday (Sept 7), including a violent rally at Din Daeng intersection, police said.
Approval for 12mn additional Sinovac doses
Approval for 12mn additional Sinovac doses
BANGKOK: The Cabinet has approved B4.25 billion to procure 12 million more Sinovac vaccine doses to support its mix-and-match vaccination plan.
Hotel operators consider closing amid weak demand
Hotel operators consider closing amid weak demand
BANGKOK: Amid tepid tourist demand, 52% of hotel operators are considering closing temporarily, while 9% want to shut down permanently if the COVID-19 pandemic lasts longer than expected.
‘Don’t panic’ about Mu variant, Ministry of Public Health says
‘Don’t panic’ about Mu variant, Ministry of Public Health says
BANGKOK: Thailand currently remains free of the Mu coronavirus variant, said the Ministry of Public Health while dispelling concerns over reports it is potentially more resistant to vaccines.
Grand Phuket welcome for Games heroes
Grand Phuket welcome for Games heroes
PARALYMPICS: Wheelchair racer Pongsakorn Paeyo, Thailand’s most decorated Paralympian at the 2020 Games, is looking forward to more success at Paris 2024 after winning three gold medals in Tokyo.
New law may replace emergency decree
New law may replace emergency decree
BANGKOK: The government may decide not to extend the enforcement of the emergency decree imposed to curb the spread of COVID-19 at the end of the month if new cases continue to decline at the current rate, according to Gen Natthapol Nakpanich, secretary-general of the National Security Council.
Last-day heroics take Thai medal haul to 18
Last-day heroics take Thai medal haul to 18
PARALYMPICS: Badminton players Sujirat Pookkham and Amnouy Wetwitan earned Thailand’s 18th medal on the last day of competition as the Kingdom’s athletes concluded the Paralympic Games with five gold, five silver and eight bronze in Tokyo.
Vaccine required for patrons in ‘dark red’ areas
Vaccine required for patrons in ‘dark red’ areas
BANGKOK: Starting Oct 1, only those who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have a negative antigen test result will be allowed to dine-in at restaurants and seek out services deemed a high risk for virus transmission in “dark red” provinces, where maximum COVID-19 restrictions apply.
Phuket sours on Sandbox
Phuket sours on Sandbox
PHUKET: The private sector in Phuket is urging the government to fully reopen the island by Dec 1, saying the move can bring in more than B210 billion in tourism-related revenue in just three months.
Jab critics hurting ties, Chinese embassy says
Jab critics hurting ties, Chinese embassy says
BANGKOK: The Chinese embassy in Thailand says critics of the Chinese-made Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine are undermining Beijing’s good intentions of helping Thailand fight the outbreak.
Prayut, ministers survive no-confidence vote
Prayut, ministers survive no-confidence vote
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and five cabinet ministers have survived the no-confidence vote with no surprises despite rumours that some coalition MPs might break ranks earlier.
Murder rap cop denies intent to kill
Murder rap cop denies intent to kill
BANGKOK: The former chief of Muang police station in Nakhon Sawan accused of ordering the fatal torture of a drug suspect says he just “assaulted” the victim, and did not torture and murder him.
A golden hat-trick for Pongsakorn
A golden hat-trick for Pongsakorn
PARALYMPICS: Wheelchair racer Pongsakorn Paeyo completed a golden hat-trick at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo yesterday (Sept 2).
Coalition plot aims to oust Prayut
Coalition plot aims to oust Prayut
BANGKOK: Controversy is flaring up over a “political deal” to unseat Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha after some MPs from smaller parties in the government coalition confirmed the plot exists.
Medal haul for Thais at Paralympics
Medal haul for Thais at Paralympics
PARALYMPICS: Wheelchair racers Pongsakorn Paeyo and Athiwat Paeng-Nuea completed a golden double for Thailand at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo yesterday (Sept 1).
Phiphat backs reopening, with a caveat
Phiphat backs reopening, with a caveat
BANGKOK: The tourism minister has defended the country’s reopening plan as promised by the prime minister, stating that five more provinces including Bangkok should be ready for visitors from October, followed by another 21 provinces nationwide.
Fully jabbed Thais needed in Phuket
Fully jabbed Thais needed in Phuket
BANGKOK: A proposal has been drawn up to lure fully vaccinated Thai tourists to Phuket to help accelerate the recovery in local tourism, according to provincial authorities.
Two medals in one race for Thailand
Two medals in one race for Thailand
PARALYMPICS: Thai wheelchair racers Prawat Wahoram and Putharet Khongrak finished second and third respectively in the men’s 1,500m T54 competition at the Tokyo Paralympics yesterday (Aug 31).