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China ‘ready to export’ Sinovac Biotech jabs, PM told
China ‘ready to export’ Sinovac Biotech jabs, PM told
THAILAND: China has informed Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha that it is preparing to export its COVID-19 vaccine to Thailand, government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said yesterday (Feb 8).
PM defends vaccine rollout in podcast
PM defends vaccine rollout in podcast
THAILAND: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said yesterday (Feb 7) Thailand has contingency plans to secure COVID-19 vaccines from other producers if the British/Swedish pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca cannot deliver the doses it promised in time.
Chinese New Year ‘could lead to spread of bug’
Chinese New Year ‘could lead to spread of bug’
THAILAND: The Public Health Ministry has expressed concerns about the possible risk of COVID-19 transmission when families reunite to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year this week.
Health chiefs reject serum passport idea
Health chiefs reject serum passport idea
THAILAND: Health authorities have dismissed the possibility of applying the World Health Organization (WHO) vaccine passport regulation for international travelling as there is still no proof any vaccines are totally effective in preventing Sars-CoV-2 transmission.
Handout eligibility reassessed
Handout eligibility reassessed
BANGKOK: The Finance Ministry is preparing to reconsider the eligibility criteria for receiving financial aid under the Rao Chana (We Win) scheme, which stipulates recipients should have a taxable income of no more than B300,000 per year.
School director accused of rape now also faces firearms charge
School director accused of rape now also faces firearms charge
SONGKHLA: A school director facing an allegation of raping a girl student now also faces a firearms charge for allegedly pulling out a gun after apologising publicly during morning assembly.
Spike in capital sees screening ramped up
Spike in capital sees screening ramped up
BANGKOK: The Public Health Ministry is stepping up COVID-19 surveillance in western Bangkok following a spike in infections, a senior official said on Friday (Feb 5).
TAT to press for charges on ‘We Travel Together’ offenders
TAT to press for charges on ‘We Travel Together’ offenders
THAILAND: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will call on police to file charges against those accused of defrauding the “Rao Tiew Duay Kan” (We Travel Together) tourism stimulus package next week, says national police chief Pol Gen Suwat Jangyodsuk.
AstraZeneca to send COVID jabs from Asia
AstraZeneca to send COVID jabs from Asia
THAILAND: The British/Swedish pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca will ship 150,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines to Thailand from a manufacturing plant based in Asia, rather than from Italy, in a bid to ensure no delivery delays, the government said yesterday (Feb 4).
Land encroachment charges for Thanathorn, family
Land encroachment charges for Thanathorn, family
THAILAND: The Royal Forest Department has filed a complaint against Progressive Movement founder Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit and his family, accusing them of encroaching on forest reserves in Ratchaburi.
Coup is not our business, says army chief
Coup is not our business, says army chief
THAILAND: Army chief Gen Narongphan Jitkaewtae yesterday (Feb 4) insisted on maintaining Asean’s principle of non-interference in Myanmar’s military coup, while declaring that another coup in Thailand was something that had never crossed his mind.
TAT’s marathon put back by 3 months
TAT’s marathon put back by 3 months
MARATHON: The Amazing Thailand Marathon Bangkok 2021, previously scheduled for March 14, was yesterday (Feb 3) postponed to June 27 in order to avoid mass participation amid the latest outbreak of COVID-19.
Firms eye jabs as national agenda
Firms eye jabs as national agenda
THAILAND: The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) suggests the government make COVID-19 vaccination a national agenda, with the tourism sector the first to receive vaccines as soon as July.
Foreign buyers take B2bn housing project fraud case to DSI
Foreign buyers take B2bn housing project fraud case to DSI
THAILAND: The Department of Special Investigation has been asked to investigate alleged fraud in a housing project in Phetchaburi province, with about 100 foreigners claiming damages totalling B2 billion.
PM approves B40bn in aid
PM approves B40bn in aid
THAILAND: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday (Feb 3) gave the green light to financial aid handouts to ease the plight of employees under the social security system. The scheme will cost the government about B40 billion.
MotoGP schedule put back by a year
MotoGP schedule put back by a year
MOTO GP: The cabinet agreed yesterday (Feb 2) to postpone Thailand’s five-year contract to stage MotoGP races by one year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Soft loans tweaked for SME access
Soft loans tweaked for SME access
THAILAND: The Finance Ministry is preparing to amend the soft loan decree to allow greater low-interest loan access for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Foreigners accuse Pattaya banker of fraud
Foreigners accuse Pattaya banker of fraud
CHON BURI: A group of foreigners and their Thai wives in Pattaya have filed a complaint against an assistant branch manager of a commercial bank on fraud charges after he had allegedly taken money from their accounts.
Have confidence in vaccines, says doctor
Have confidence in vaccines, says doctor
THAILAND: A medical expert has asked Thais to drop any concerns about COVID-19 vaccines and instead help control the spread of the virus.
Myanmar coup means huge losses for Thailand
Myanmar coup means huge losses for Thailand
THAILAND: It is estimated that Thailand will forego about B50 million a day from inconvenient transportation of goods and strict security checks by Myanmar’s military administration.