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New Covid Death, 157 More Cases

10 Feb, 2021

The government on Wednesday reported one new Covid-19 death, raising the toll to 80, and 157 new cases - 144 local infections and 13 imported - bringing the total to 23,903.

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World Tourism Hotspots Re-opening – Success Or Failure?

09 Feb, 2021

The world of tourism has been turned upside down, not just in Thailand but around the world. Globally, it’s certainly the hardest hit industry from the coronavirus pandemic, shutting down hotels, tour companies, grounding aeroplanes and putting millions out of work.

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189 New Covid Cases Tuesday, 159 In S.Sakhon

09 Feb, 2021

The government on Tuesday recorded 189 new coronavirus cases, including 159 in second wave epicentre Samut Sakhon, for an accumulated total of 23,746 since the pandemic began a year ago.

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First Swimming Elephant Show At Khao Kiew Open Zoo

09 Feb, 2021

Khao Kiew Open Zoo in the eastern Thai province of Chon Buri opened its first “Swimming Elephant Show” today (Feb 8, 2021).

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Heroes Of The Mekong Award

09 Feb, 2021

The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office has appointed two former tourism ministers from the Mekong region to head the selection committee to choose the 2021 winner of the Mekong Heroes’ award project.

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Thai Airways Rehab Plan On The Way

09 Feb, 2021

Thai Airways International (THAI) is expected to submit its rehabilitation plan to the Central Bankruptcy Court by the deadline of March 2.

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China 'ready To Export' Sinovac Biotech Jabs, PM Told

09 Feb, 2021

China has informed Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha that it is preparing to export its Covid-19 vaccine to Thailand.

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THAI Grounds Aircraft, Lays Off 395 Pilots As Part Of Rehab Plan

08 Feb, 2021

Thai Airways (THAI) has decided to ground three kind of aircraft in its fleet, namely Airbus A-330-300, Airbus 380 and Boeing 747, as part of its rehabilitation plan.

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Herbicide Poisons Flock Of 80 Ducks In Lampang

08 Feb, 2021

More than 80 whistling ducks were found dead in a rice farm in Lampang’s Muang district on Friday.

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Hailstorms Hit North, Weather Warning For 44 Provinces

08 Feb, 2021

Parts of three northern provinces were hit by hailstorms on Monday as weathermen warned of turbulent weather throughout Tuesday, with a cold spell to follow.

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186 New Covid Cases Monday, Just 35 From Active Testing

08 Feb, 2021

The government on Monday recorded 186 new coronavirus cases, for an accumulated total of 23,557 since the pandemic began a year ago. No new deaths were reported, leaving the toll at 79.

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Shelter For Disabled And Stray Dogs In Thailand Desperate For Help

08 Feb, 2021

A shelter, run by a foundation called The Man That Rescues Dogs in Chonburi Thailand that helps disabled and stray dogs is facing desperate times due to the pandemic, which has caused more than a 40% decline in donations.

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Asian King Vulture In Thailand Lays Egg For The First Time In 25 Years

08 Feb, 2021

After a wait of more than 25 years, the Asian king vulture has finally delivered in Thailand. “Nui” laid the first egg on Jan 30, after being nearly extinct for 30 years.

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Health Chiefs Reject Serum Passport Idea

08 Feb, 2021

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.

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BTS ‘Ghost Station’ Opens After Charging Fare For 22 Years

08 Feb, 2021

The city of Bangkok on Monday welcomed a new skytrain station on Sathorn Road – one of the “ghost stations” which have been included in the fare since 1999 but never actually built.

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AOT Hires IATA, ICAO For Revision Of Suvarnabhumi Expansion Plan

08 Feb, 2021

Airports of Thailand (AOT) is tapping the expertise of International Air Transport Association (IATA) and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to revise the development plan of Suvarnabhumi Airport, a project with a total budget of nearly Bt57 billion.

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Work On Pier Connecting MRT Purple Line And Electric Boat Service To Finish In March

08 Feb, 2021

The construction of Phra Nangklao Bridge Pier is expected to finish in March and serve as a transportation hub for commuters of MRT Purple Line train and electric boat service in the Bangkok and Nonthaburi areas, the Marine Department said.

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Thailand Logs 237 New Covid Cases Sunday

07 Feb, 2021

The government on Sunday recorded 237 new coronavirus cases, for an accumulated total of 23,371 since the pandemic began a year ago.

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Chinese New Year 'could Lead To Spread Of Bug'

07 Feb, 2021

Health ministry warns revellers to take extra precautions

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Govt Goes Cool On Joining Vaccine Pact

07 Feb, 2021

Lack of control, huge deposit needed

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Spike In Capital Sees Screening Ramped Up

06 Feb, 2021

Factories to blame, say health chiefs

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King Cobra Warning After Fourth Snake, Five Metres Long, Caught In Pa Khlok

06 Feb, 2021

Rescue workers are urging villagers to beware king cobras in the Moo 2 area of Pa Khlok after four large king cobras each measuring over five metres long have been caught in the area in the past month.

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Pattaya Hotels Writing Off Chinese New Year, Look To Songkran

06 Feb, 2021

Pattaya hotels are writing off Chinese New Year and casting hopeful eyes toward Songkran.

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490 New Covid-19 Cases, 479 Local

06 Feb, 2021

A total of 490 new Covid-19 cases — 479 local infections and 11 imported — were reported on Saturday, raising the total to 23,134 with no new deaths.

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2020 Worst On Record Says IATA

05 Feb, 2021

Airlines suffered the worst traffic decline in aviation history during 2020 and forward bookings suggest the first quarter of 2021 might not bring a marked improvement.

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Army Of Starfish Spotted Feasting On Coral Off Phi Phi

05 Feb, 2021

The scourge of the sea – crown-of-thorns starfish – is reportedly scavenging coral off the coast of Krabi’s Phi Phi Island.

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Minister Seeks 5 Million Vaccine Doses For Tourism Industry, Pushes For Vaccine Visa

05 Feb, 2021

The Tourism Minister will discuss with the prime minister a request for 5 million doses of vaccination for the tourism industry and also push a vaccine passport measure to enable foreigners to return in the third quarter of this year.

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Thap Lan National Park Reopening

05 Feb, 2021

Thap Lan National Park will reopen to visitors on Saturday, after being closed for a month under nationwide Covid-19 controls, but camping tents and overnight stays will not be allowed.

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Opinion Editorial: ASEAN Recovery In 2021

05 Feb, 2021

Prior to the pandemic, Southeast Asia had made huge advancements and was forecasted to be the fourth biggest economy by the year 2030.

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CCSA Update: 586 New Covid-19 Cases, 95% In Samut Sakhon, Bangkok Reports Slight Uptick

05 Feb, 2021

586 new Covid-19 cases were reported today in the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration’s daily briefing.

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