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Ministry to address elderly benefit flaws
Ministry to address elderly benefit flaws
THAILAND: The Interior Ministry is considering regulatory amendments to address flaws in benefits for the elderly.
Johnson & Johnson seeks to register vaccine
Johnson & Johnson seeks to register vaccine
THAILAND: Johnson & Johnson is seeking to register its single-shot COVID-19 vaccine in Thailand, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) revealed yesterday (Feb 1).
Third Army boss plays down influx threat
Third Army boss plays down influx threat
THAILAND: The Third Army has given assurances that there will be no influx of Myanmar people into Thailand in the wake of the military seizure of power in the bloodless coup yesterday (Feb 1).
Dechapol, Sapsiree win badminton World Tour Finals
Dechapol, Sapsiree win badminton World Tour Finals
BADMINTON: In-form Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai won the HSBC World Tours Final in Bangkok yesterday (Jan 31), making it a hat trick for the mixed double champions.
FDA ready for key role
FDA ready for key role
THAILAND: It is hoped the fight against against COVID-19 is entering its penultimate chapter as vaccines become available and countries begin inoculating their population.
Chon Buri hotels ordered closed by request so staff can seek compensation
Chon Buri hotels ordered closed by request so staff can seek compensation
CHON BURI: Authorities have eased COVID-19 restrictions in this eastern province and Pattaya City, with more businesses allowed to resume on Monday, including restaurants, pubs and bars.
COVID-19 vaccines to be distributed in 3 phases
COVID-19 vaccines to be distributed in 3 phases
THAILAND: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has assured that the distribution of vaccines against COVID-19 will be fair and in line with international standards, government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said today (Jan 31).
Sports tournaments, beauty contests allowed
Sports tournaments, beauty contests allowed
ALL SPORTS: The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) will allow sports tournaments and beauty contests this year but disease control measures will be applied, including 14-day quarantine.
All eyes on Dechapol, Sapsiree again
All eyes on Dechapol, Sapsiree again
BADMINTON: Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai will be gunning for their third straight World Tour Super 1000 title after reaching the mixed doubles decider of the US$1.5 million (B45mn) HSBC World Tour Finals.
Fines, suspended jail terms for Koh Pha-ngan partygoers
Fines, suspended jail terms for Koh Pha-ngan partygoers
SURAT THANI: The 109 people caught partying at a bar on Koh Pha-ngnan in contravention of COVID-19 restrictions have been fined B4,000 each.
Delivery of vaccines in doubt
Delivery of vaccines in doubt
BANGKOK: The government now appears reluctant to confirm if a second batch of COVID-10 vaccines will arrive in Thailand in June as expected, after the European Commission said it will seek to impose a mechanism allowing members to block exports if the EU’s own purchase orders have yet to be fulfilled.
New US Secretary of State Blinken affirms close Thai relations
New US Secretary of State Blinken affirms close Thai relations
THAILAND: Reinforcing close links with Thailand, the US’ oldest ally in Asia, newly appointed Secretary of State Antony Blinken yesterday (Jan 28) made a phone call to Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai confirming ties and a commitment to further strengthen relations between the nations.
Pornpawee fells another giant
Pornpawee fells another giant
BADMINTON: Pornpawee Chochuwong continued her impressive form in her debut appearance at the HSBC BWF World Tour Finals by beating top-ranked Tai Tzu-ying in her second round-robin match at Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani, yesterday (Jan 28).
Experts call for plan to help pupils catch up with studies
Experts call for plan to help pupils catch up with studies
THAILAND: Urgent measures are needed to help students in provinces under maximum COVID-19 controls catch up on their studies, as schools in these provinces - except Samut Sakhon - gear up to resume on-site teaching next month, academics say.
Government eyes B4,000 aid handouts
Government eyes B4,000 aid handouts
THAILAND: A B4,000 financial relief package could be approved soon for employees under the social security system who have had to bear the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin.
Local herb study on COVID-19 patients to continue
Local herb study on COVID-19 patients to continue
THAILAND: Authorities will continue to study the efficacy of a local herb in treating COVID-19 patients after promising results during a trial.
Parliament votes to remove kratom from narcotics list
Parliament votes to remove kratom from narcotics list
THAILAND: An amendment bill removing kratom from the narcotics list cruised through the final stages in the House of Representatives yesterday (Jan 27), taking it one step closer to legalisation.
Pornpawee blows away Ratchanok
Pornpawee blows away Ratchanok
BADMINTON: Pornpawee Chochuwong stunned Ratchanok Intanon to begin her HSBC BWF World Tour Finals campaign with a tough three-game victory at Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani, last night (Jan 27).
Party-goers arrested on Koh Pha-ngan
Party-goers arrested on Koh Pha-ngan
SURAT THANI: More than 100 people partying in contravention of COVID-19 restrictions were arrested when police and local officials raided a nightspot on Koh Pha-ngan on Tuesday night (Jan 26).
CSD bribe probe will extend to Thanathorn’s mum
CSD bribe probe will extend to Thanathorn’s mum
BANGKOK: The Crime Suppression Division (CSD) will summon Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit’s mother for questioning in connection with bribes given to an official at the Crown Property Bureau (CPB).