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No graft in jab purchase, says government
No graft in jab purchase, says government
BANGKOK: The government has defended itself against accusations of corruption in its procurement of COVID-19 vaccines, saying the allegation that it pocketed change from previous Sinovac purchases was totally untrue and that its spending was above board and transparent.
Government considers COVID status cards
Government considers COVID status cards
BANGKOK: The Public Health Ministry is mulling over the possibility of issuing coloured cards to signify the status of people who have been vaccinated and those recovered from COVID-19 as people re-engage in social activities.
Partying monks expelled, given suspended jail terms
Partying monks expelled, given suspended jail terms
CHIANG MAI: Seven monks found partying at a temple on Sunday night (Aug 29), four of them abbots, have been expelled from the monkhood and then fined and given suspended jail sentences for breaching COVID-19 containment controls.
Censure debate kicks off
Censure debate kicks off
BANGKOK: A four-day no-confidence debate, the third of its kind against the government, kicks off today (Aug 31) with a long list of allegations ranging from flawed management to corruption.
Start of ‘new era’ for Thai football leagues
Start of ‘new era’ for Thai football leagues
FOOTBALL: Four days before the 2021/22 season kick-off, the Football Association of Thailand (FAT) announced yesterday (Aug 30) the domestic leagues are entering a “new era”.
Another B44.3 billion for COVID-19 relief
Another B44.3 billion for COVID-19 relief
BANGKOK: The cabinet yesterday (Aug 30) approved another B44.3 billion in the budget for funding COVID-19 relief measures in the 29 provinces worst hit by the outbreak, government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said.
Israeli boy dies from box jellyfish sting on Koh Phangan
Israeli boy dies from box jellyfish sting on Koh Phangan
SURAT THANI: A nine-year-old Israeli boy died after being stung by a box jellyfish while playing in the water at a beach on Koh Phangan island on Saturday (Aug 28).
India pinpointed for TAT tourism bonanza
India pinpointed for TAT tourism bonanza
BANGKOK: Thailand should grant Indian tourists permission to visit after COVID infections on the subcontinent improved significantly, as pent-up demand is starting to flood into other countries, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Pongsakorn wins first gold for Thais
Pongsakorn wins first gold for Thais
PARALYMPICS: Wheelchair racer Pongsakorn Paeyo broke the world record as he won Thailand’s first gold medal at the Paralympic Games at Tokyo’s Olympic Stadium yesterday (Aug 29).
Sandbox at risk of collapse after infections surge
Sandbox at risk of collapse after infections surge
PHUKET: Local tourism organisations have called for strict COVID-19 curbs to be relaxed to help with a quick recovery despite authorities struggling under the weight of a new surge of up to 200 infections a day.
Booster shots start ‘next month’
Booster shots start ‘next month’
BANGKOK: COVID-19 vaccine booster shots will be administered to about 3 million Thais who have already received their two shots starting from late next month, according to the Department of Disease Control (DDC).
Phuket hotels see more UK cancellations
Phuket hotels see more UK cancellations
PHUKET: Hotels in Phuket are seeing an influx of cancellations from the UK, while existing guests are checking out early to avoid being kept in costly self-paid quarantine when they return home.
Fears mount cops will shield ‘Joe Ferrari’
Fears mount cops will shield ‘Joe Ferrari’
BANGKOK: Concerns have been raised that Pol Col Thitisan Utthanaphon, the prime suspect in the case involving the alleged fatal torture of a drug suspect at Nakhon Sawan’s Muang police station, could be let off the hook after he surrendered to police on Thursday (Aug 26).
PM admits we may have to learn to live with COVID
PM admits we may have to learn to live with COVID
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has set a new target to prepare the country for a future with COVID-19, according to sources at Government House.
Police reforms are ‘years behind schedule’
Police reforms are ‘years behind schedule’
BANGKOK: The alleged torture and killing of a drug suspect while in police custody has intensified calls for overdue police reforms while also casting a spotlight on the slow examination process of a bill aimed at improving the structure of the police force.
Saysunee seals first medal for Thais
Saysunee seals first medal for Thais
PARALYMPICS: Wheelchair fencer Saysunee Jana claimed the first medal for Thailand at the Tokyo Paralympics when she won a bronze in the women’s epee individual category B event yesterday (Aug 26).
Fugitive ‘Jo Ferrari’ turns himself in
Fugitive ‘Jo Ferrari’ turns himself in
BANGKOK: Fugitive Thitisan Utthanaphon, aka Jo Ferrari, has surrendered himself in Myanmar, according to police sources.
School closures ‘affecting development’
School closures ‘affecting development’
BANGKOK: Many first-graders are missing out on their first-ever day at school as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, with concerns that delays to their schooling could harm their development and mental health.
Police launch manhunt for ex-cop on the run
Police launch manhunt for ex-cop on the run
BANGKOK: Police have launched a manhunt for a former police station chief who allegedly killed a drug suspect while attempting to extort from him B2 million while in police custody, national police chief Suwat Jangyodsuk said yesterday (Aug 25).
Custody death clip sparks storm
Custody death clip sparks storm
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered a probe into the alleged killing of a drug suspect by a group of Nakhon Sawan policemen.