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Don’t export AstraZeneca jabs, says expert
Don’t export AstraZeneca jabs, says expert
BANGKOK: The vaccine stockpiling law should be enforced to ensure the country has at least 10 million doses per month of locally produced AstraZeneca vaccines for use in the next three months, says Prasert Auewarakul, deputy dean for Research of Siriraj Hospital’s Faculty of Medicine.
Medics focused on COVID granted legal immunity
Medics focused on COVID granted legal immunity
BANGKOK: The Public Health Ministry is set to issue an executive decree to provide healthcare professionals looking after COVID-19 patients with immunity from legal liability.
WWF says Government’s tiger pledge falling short
WWF says Government’s tiger pledge falling short
BANGKOK: The government’s commitment to double the population of wild tigers by 2022 is marked by uneven progress, according to the latest report by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).
Protest leader Penguin put behind bars
Protest leader Penguin put behind bars
BANGKOK: Parit “Penguin” Chiwarak, a co-leader of the Ratsadon group, was detained yesterday (Aug 8) when he showed up at the Royal Thai Police (RTP) Office, two days before a key rally is staged at the Ratchaprasong intersection.
Nattawut active as ‘Tony’ itches to return
Nattawut active as ‘Tony’ itches to return
BANGKOK: Anti-government activists are back on the streets despite a surge in COVID-19 cases and a virus lockdown.
Police crack down on protesters
Police crack down on protesters
BANGKOK: Police launched tough operations, including firing tear gas, rubber bullets and a water cannon on anti-government protesters during hours of clashes yesterday (Aug 7).
Bangkok police brace for car mob rally
Bangkok police brace for car mob rally
BANGKOK: The Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) will deploy at least 5,700 officers to ensure public order and security during today’s (Aug 7) anti-government rally in the capital.
Civil Court blocks PM’s gag on free speech
Civil Court blocks PM’s gag on free speech
BANGKOK: The Civil Court on Friday (Aug 6) ruled in favour of the media by issuing an injunction suspending Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s regulation restricting freedom of speech and threatening internet censorship.
Swiss victim’s timeline to murder
Swiss victim’s timeline to murder
BANGKOK: Tourist Police on Friday (Aug 6) revealed the timeline of the Swiss woman who loved Thailand but was found murdered at a waterfall in Phuket on Thursday afternoon, and the information included details of her last 1.4-kilometre lone, uphill walk.
Over 35k foreign residents register online for jabs
Over 35k foreign residents register online for jabs
BANGKOK: More than 35,000 foreign residents have registered for COVID-19 vaccines, according to the Foreign Ministry.
CRA wants children jabbed with Sinopharm
CRA wants children jabbed with Sinopharm
BANGKOK: Chulabhorn Royal Academy (CRA) plans to expand its Sinopharm vaccination drive to include young children and teenagers.
CCSA warns against buying ATKs online
CCSA warns against buying ATKs online
BANGKOK: The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) is urging people to refrain from buying antigen test kits (ATKs) from online shops, stressing the kits can be purchased from pharmacies to avoid mistakes.
Sudaporn loses Olympic semi-final on split vote
Sudaporn loses Olympic semi-final on split vote
OLYMPICS: Boxer Sudaporn Seesondee lost to Ireland’s Kellie Harrington 2-3 in their women’s 60kg semi-final at the Tokyo Olympics today (Aug 5), but still walked away with a bronze medal.
Sudaporn has revenge on her mind
Sudaporn has revenge on her mind
OLYMPICS: Thai boxer Sudaporn Seesondee will be out for revenge when she takes on Ireland’s Kellie Harrington in the women’s 60kg semi-finals at the Tokyo Olympics later today (Aug 5).
Government starts Pfizer roll-out
Government starts Pfizer roll-out
BANGKOK: The Public Health Ministry has started its Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine roll-out to medical personnel and frontline health workers in Bangkok, adjacent provinces, and other provinces nationwide as new record highs of 188 Covid-19 fatalities and 20,200 cases were reported yesterday (Aug 4).
Air force secures 14 Korean trainer jets
Air force secures 14 Korean trainer jets
BANGKOK: The air force has procured 14 Korean-made T-50TH advanced trainer jets, said a source yesterday (Aug 4).
HM donates sum for COVID cause
HM donates sum for COVID cause
BANGKOK: Their Majesties the King and Queen have donated B99.9 million to help finance the building of facilities needed to alleviate the plight of people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
18.5m people in Thailand have received COVID jab
18.5m people in Thailand have received COVID jab
BANGKOK: A total of 18.58 million people in Thailand had received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine as of last night (Aug 3).
Thai Airways selling assets to raise cash
Thai Airways selling assets to raise cash
BANGKOK: Thai Airways International (THAI) is selling 10 properties and buildings around the country in a bid to raise funds to rehabilitate its ailing business, according to an airline source.
Sudaporn’s quarter-final win guarantees her Olympic bronze
Sudaporn’s quarter-final win guarantees her Olympic bronze
OLYMPICS: Sudaporn Seesondee edged Great Britain’s Caroline Dubois 3-2 in the women’s boxing lightweight (60kg) quarter-finals at the Tokyo Games yesterday (Aug 3).