Progressive Movement leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit has been tested positive for Covid-19 after returning from overseas.

Thirty-four people died and 274 others were injured in 264 road accidents on Monday, the sixth of the "seven dangerous days" of the New Year period, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation reported.

BEIJING: Beijing sealed up its Winter Olympic "bubble" on Tuesday, preparing the Games venues, transport and staff for the world's most strictly-controlled mass sporting event since the global pandemic began.

Asian markets mostly rose Tuesday following a strong lead from yet another record on Wall Street that was fuelled by easing concerns about Omicron and remaining optimism about the economic recovery.

The cabinet on Tuesday approved a 3.185 trillion baht budget for the 2023 fiscal year, a government spokesman said in a statement.

NAKHON SI THAMMARAT: A male prisoner being treated for Covid-19 jumped to his death from the sixth floor of Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital on Monday afternoon, police said.

BEIJING: China said on Tuesday it will continue to "modernise" its nuclear arsenal and called on the United States and Russia to reduce their own stockpiles a day after global powers pledged to prevent such weapons from spreading.

The Education Ministry has announced new measures to limit the spread of Covid-19 in schools and other education institutions nationwide.

High pork prices are taking their toll on both vendors and consumers, with prices having doubled in the past year, and calls are increasing for the government to step in.

CHIANG MAI: All staff at government offices in all 25 districts of this northern province underwent antigen testing for Covid-19 on Tuesday, which was designated ATK Day.