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THAI Restructuring Plan Meeting Delayed

17 May, 2021

Thailand’s Bankruptcy Court has rescheduled the date for a crucial creditors’ meeting that will settle a rehabilitation plan deciding the future of Thai Airways International.

TAT Gives Reassurances On Vaccine Policy

17 May, 2021

The Tourism Authority of Thailand reiterates assurances from the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) that all adult citizens and residents of Thailand, including foreigners regardless of nationality, are eligible for free Covid-19 vaccine jabs.

Brits Should “definitely Not” Visit Thailand Just Now

17 May, 2021

The British health secretary, Matt Hancock, has told Brits that holidays this summer should certainly not be taken in some countries, including Thailand.

Moderna Jabs To Be Imported By October

17 May, 2021

Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine, which will be offered as an alternative to AstraZeneca and Sinovac, is expected to be available in Thailand by October

PM Orders End To Face Masks For Speakers At Govt Meetings

17 May, 2021

The government has waived the face-mask rule for speakers during parliament sessions and meetings

Lampang Leads Provincial Race For Herd Immunity

17 May, 2021

Lampang is quietly running neck-and-neck with Phuket in the race for herd immunity against Covid-19

Baht Weakens, Could Face Downward Pressure This Week

17 May, 2021

The baht opened at 31.35 to the US dollar on Monday, weakening from Friday’s closing rate of 31.39.

Prison Covid Infections Rise To 9,789, Chiang Mai Highest

17 May, 2021

A total of 9,789 Covid-19 infections have been found during testing at 12 prisons over the past five days, with the highest number at Chiang Mai Central Prison

Impact Opens Doors To Virus Patients

17 May, 2021

Field hospital will take pressure off hospitals with sicker patients

10,000-plus Jabs Daily Will Be Given At Bang Sue Grand Station From May 24: Transport Minister

17 May, 2021

Vaccination points will be set up at the Bang Sue Grand Station’s first floor and mezzanine from next Monday (May 24), Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob announced on Sunday.

Third-wave Dampens TAT’s Bid To Boost Domestic Tourism

17 May, 2021

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) believes it will not be able to meet its 2021 target because few people are travelling due to the third wave of Covid-19.

Analysts Shrug At New Scheme

17 May, 2021

Rather than revving up consumer spending, the key to fixing the economy is mass vaccination

1,219 More Cases Found In 3 Prisons

16 May, 2021

Authorities stepping up testing and quarantine but overcrowding remains biggest challenge

24 New Covid Deaths, 2,302 New Cases Sunday

16 May, 2021

Twenty-four Covid-19 deaths and 2,302 new cases were reported on Sunday, bringing the accumulated totals to 589 fatalities and 101,447 cases.

Anutin, Phiphat Arrive In Phuket, Assure July 1 Reopening

16 May, 2021

Government officials again assure July 1 Phuket reopening.

IMPACT’s Large Field Hospital, Bussarakham Hospital, Officially Opened Yesterday With Thai Prime Minister

16 May, 2021

1,000 to 6,000-patient field hospital opened at IMPACT complex

Sunday Covid UPDATE: 2,302 New Infections And 24 Deaths

16 May, 2021

The public health department have announced 2,302 new infections and 24 Covid-related deaths over the past 24 hours.

5 THB Durian Big Seller During Covid-19 Situation.

15 May, 2021

A durian seller reveals her story after her low-priced Durian became a big seller during the Covid-19 situation.

Thai Government Orders Crackdown On Fake Covid-19 News

15 May, 2021

The Thai government’s Anti-Fake News Centre have been instructed to intensify their efforts to crack down on fake covid-19 news.

CCSA Announces Mostly Positive Changes To Covid-19 Zone Map

15 May, 2021

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration has announced adjustments to the colour-coded zone map of provinces for Covid-19 in Thailand

Bryde’s Whales, Porpoises, Dolphins Spotted

15 May, 2021

Numerous Bryde’s Whales, finless porpoises and Irrawaddy dolphins were found on Thursday in the western area of the Gulf of Thailand

Transport Ministry To Spend THB7.2bn On EEC Road Network

15 May, 2021

The Transport Ministry will spend over THB7.2 billion on building a new road network in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) next year.

Chonburi, Chiang Mai Set To Exit Red Zone As Covid Situation Improves

15 May, 2021

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has proposed removing Chonburi and Chiang Mai from the red zone.

PM Denies B50bn Thai Airways Recap Plan

15 May, 2021

Prayut says govt won't get involved

17 New Covid Deaths, 3,095 New Cases

15 May, 2021

Another 877 cases found in prisons

Airlines Bemoan Lack Of Coordinated Approach To Covid Effort

15 May, 2021

Industry foresees slow recovery, perhaps not until 2024, while mass inoculation trudges along

Family Of Covid Victim Sues Prayut, CCSA For THB4.5m

14 May, 2021

The mother of Kulsub Watthanaphol, a well-known figure in Thailand’s e-sport industry, filed a case at Administrative Court on Friday to demand THB4.53 million in compensation for the death of her son.

Blanket Vaccination Plan To Launch In June

14 May, 2021

Walk-in vaccination services will be part of a blanket, three-channel Covid-19 inoculation campaign to be launched by the government next month.

Average 5% Infected In Bangkok Communities

14 May, 2021

Positive test results range up to 10%

Charges Progress Against Phuket Mass Party Venue Operators

14 May, 2021

Patong Police Chief Col Sujin Nilabodi has confirmed that the managers of the three venues where the mass parties were held in Phuket last month, marking the beginning of the ‘Third Wave’ infections on the island, will face charges under the Emergency Decree.