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Wed, 28 Apr 2021 13:42:00 +0700
15 new Covid deaths, 2,012 new cases
The government on Wednesday reported 15 new deaths related to Covid-19, raising the toll to 178, and 2,012 new infections for a total of 61,699 cases.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 09:19:00 +0700
New wave harms factory capacity
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) expects the third wave of Covid-19 to cause losses of around 100 billion baht to the manufacturing sector, prompting automakers to adjust their car production targets for this year.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 05:52:00 +0700
Commerce Ministry to hold talks with Myanmar
Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit is planning to hold urgent talks with Myanmar as Naypyidaw is preparing to ban Thai drink exports worth 10 billion baht via land transport from May 1.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 05:35:00 +0700
Third wave's unpalatable reality
The third wave of Covid-19 in Thailand is nothing short of an unprecedented crisis for the country's public health system, just as it is for its already flailing economy.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0700
A lonely death, through the eyes of his friend
For a friend, it was traumatic to learn of Ek's suffering while waiting for the result of a Covid-19 test. But it was heart-breaking to know the wait had killed the man who died a lonely death.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 04:51:00 +0700
Rising metal prices to affect key industries
Rising commodity prices due to a rise in domestic consumption is expected to negatively impact the construction, electrical appliance and electronic component industries, analysts say.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 04:30:00 +0700
Union slams new airline plan
The workers union of Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) has voiced its opposition to any plans to establish a new flag carrier to replace the ailing national airline, saying far too much has been invested in the airline, which has contributed sign...

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 04:18:00 +0700
Local AZ vaccine 'fit for use'
Samples of AstraZeneca vaccine licensed to be produced locally by Siam Bioscience have passed the standard set by the Department of Medical Sciences (DMS), according to the department.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0700
Sweeping powers for PM
The cabinet has granted the prime minister power to temporarily enforce 31 items of legislation to curb the spread of Covid-19, while a medical expert has called for the rapid rollout of vaccines.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 20:46:00 +0700
Prayut transfers power from ministers
The cabinet has approved a sweeping transfer of some powers from ministers to the prime minister to improve the efficiency of handling the Covid-19 situation.



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