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Mon, 05 Apr 2021 11:54:00 +0700
Sharp increase in Thai Covid cases Monday
The government on Monday recorded 194 new cases of Covid-19, with most of the increase driven by clusters in a Narathiwat jail and Bangkok bars, as the accumulated total since the start of the pandemic hit 29,321. No new deaths were reported, leaving...

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 06:30:00 +0700
Court to mull CP-Tesco merger
The Administrative Court has agreed to consider a petition lodged by a group of consumer watchdogs over the Trade Competition Commission's (TCC) decision to approve the merger of CP Retail Development Co and Tesco Stores (Thailand) Ltd.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 06:30:00 +0700
Hoping for a miracle
The long-awaited reopening to foreign tourists is likely to take shape in July, led by Phuket as the pilot area for a tourism sandbox -- the first initiative to remove mandatory quarantine from entry requirements.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 06:20:00 +0700
Misconceptions about innovation
When we think about innovation, we think about companies like Apple, Amazon and Microsoft. Companies like these have a reputation for coming up with new technologies and processes and turning them into products and services that people use every day.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 06:20:00 +0700
Prawit backs Chakthip's bid to be Bangkok governor
Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader Prawit Wongsuwon has thrown his support behind former national police chief Chakthip Chaijinda for the upcoming Bangkok governor election, a party source revealed on Sunday.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 05:30:00 +0700
Coup puts Thai goodwill to the test
A policy of humanitarianism first and foremost has always been the guiding principle for Thailand when it comes to dealing with refugees fleeing wars in neighbouring countries.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 05:30:00 +0700
Hype over hemp stocks: Proceed with caution
Hemp and cannabis-related businesses have become an investment trend in Thailand after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) opened up the market to products using the plants' non-psychoactive ingredients.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 04:30:00 +0700
Songkran tainted by virus fear
One of the country's most authoritative voices on Covid-19 transmission, renowned virologist Yong Poovorawan, has warned a third or even fourth wave of Covid-19 could emerge as a result of the government policy to encourage people to enjoy themselves...

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 20:15:00 +0700
New worry over Bangkok pub clusters
Patrons of seven Bangkok pubs and bars – mainly in the Ekkamai and Thong Lor areas – have been advised to contact health officials after a coronavirus cluster was reported.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 12:44:00 +0700
Thailand adds 96 Covid cases Sunday
Thailand on Sunday added 96 new coronavirus cases, 87 of them locally transmitted, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 29,127. No new deaths were reported.



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