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Fri, 09 Apr 2021 13:01:00 +0700
One virus death, 559 new cases
The government on Friday reported one new Covid-19 death, bringing the toll to 96, and 559 new cases, 549 of them local infections and 10 imported, raising the total to 30,869.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0700
Transport Ministry issues rules on travel refunds
The government has announced measures to help people forced to cancel journeys on public transport between April 9-18 because of the new Covid-19 outbreak.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 06:42:00 +0700
Airlines nervous over Songkran
Airlines are urging the government to shut down domestic travel during the Songkran holiday period to prevent a third wave of Covid-19, or else Thailand's tourism will risk losing more over the long run.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0700
Govt denies jab monopoly rumours
The government insists it has not barred private sector companies from ordering Covid-19 vaccines for commercial distribution in Thailand, saying that the actual problem is the shortage of vaccines in the global market.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 05:36:00 +0700
Spending to drop by B50bn a month
Consumer spending is expected to decline by up to 50 billion baht a month as a result of the new outbreak of Covid-19 which also threatens to cause a further drop in the Consumer Confidence Index over the next three months, says the University of the...

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0700
'Outdated' Netflix documentary sparks ire
The Thai Maritime Enforcement Command Centre (Thai-MECC) on Thursday protested against a controversial Netflix documentary, saying it featured outdated information about Thailand's fishing industry.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 04:45:00 +0700
The key to a brighter future
Reading can provide more value than a person can ever imagine. In addition to providing knowledge, relaxation and fun, books may ignite new business ideas and can create a strong influence on life and success.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 04:26:00 +0700
Two ministers 'visited Covid-linked bar'
Two cabinet ministers who reportedly visited a night entertainment venue in Thong Lor linked to a new Covid-19 cluster are to be invited to give details of their movements to a House committee.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0700
Risky night venues to shut
Risky entertainment venues in 41 provinces, including Bangkok, will be ordered to shut their doors for two weeks, as a new surge of Covid-19 cases spawned by the Thong Lor cluster spreads rapidly across the nation.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 13:48:00 +0700
Pubs, clubs in Bangkok, 40 other provinces to shut for 2 weeks
All entertainment places in 41 provinces, including Bangkok, will be ordered to shut their doors for at least two weeks, as Covid-19 cases spawned by the Thong Lor cluster spread rapidly across the nation.



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