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Thu, 04 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0700
Riot policeman infected with Covid-19
A riot policeman deployed at anti-government protests in Bangkok after visiting his home in Samut Sakhon province last month has tested positive for Covid-19, according to his supervisor.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 13:04:00 +0700
New Covid-19 death, 54 more cases
The government on Thursday reported one new Covid-19 death, raising the toll to 85, as 54 new cases, 44 local infections and 10 imported, lifted the total to 26,162.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 12:45:00 +0700
Myanmar anti-coup protests renewed after deadliest day
YANGON: Defiant anti-coup protesters returned to cities and towns across Myanmar on Thursday after dozens of people were killed in the deadliest day of the junta's crackdown, with global powers condemning the "brutal violence".

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 10:11:00 +0700
Savings Fund membership push proposed
The Finance Ministry is mulling additional incentives to increase the number of members in the National Savings Fund (NSF) as Thailand is projected to become a "super ageing society" by 2031.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 07:59:00 +0700
Facebook removes military-linked information influencing accounts
Facebook Inc has taken down 185 accounts and groups engaged in an information-influencing operation in Thailand run by the military, the company said on Wednesday, the first time it has removed Thai accounts with ties to the government.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 06:06:00 +0700
Economic titans urge passport idea
The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) urges the government to speed up its decision on adopting a Covid-19 vaccine passport scheme to increase tourist arrivals, despite uncertainty over the effectiveness of such sche...

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0700
PM urges talks in city rail dispute
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is urging parties who are disputing cancellation of the bidding for the MRT's Orange Line western extension to come together for talks.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 04:52:00 +0700
Chiang Mai '3rd most polluted city'
Chiang Mai was ranked as the third most air-polluted city in the world on Wednesday, with an average PM2.5 dust level higher than 200.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 04:45:00 +0700
Prawit reveals reshuffle plan
Deputy Prime Minister and leader of the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) Prawit Wongsuwon said he has submitted nominations of candidates for cabinet posts to the prime minister for consideration.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 04:01:00 +0700
Environmental reviews for Chana estate
The government vows to move ahead with the much-criticised Chana Industrial Estate in Songkhla, though it is requiring responsible agencies to conduct an environmental impact assessment (EIA), environmental health impact assessment (EHIA) as well as ...



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