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Tue, 08 Mar 2022 12:30:00 +0700
Students, teachers lament Wannawit School's closure
After 75 years, Wannawit School has closed its doors. The move was not unexpected. The school had been struggling financially for the past three years, with declining enrolments.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 04:00:00 +0700
Govt aims to control oil prices
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday urged the public to cut back on energy consumption, especially when using private cars, amid soaring oil prices. Gen Prayut said the government would do its best to cushion the impact.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 06:03:00 +0700
What do we do with our managers?
The role of managers has been in many peoples’ thoughts lately. As a leader, I have spent a considerable amount of time on it this year, and it has led me to a personal observation, confirmed by discussions with leadership peers.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 20:41:00 +0700
Evacuation of Ukraine port city delayed
Officials in the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol, surrounded by Russian forces, on Saturday delayed an evacuation of the civilian population, accusing Moscow’s troops of breaking a ceasefire.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 18:13:00 +0700
61 more Thais arrive home from Ukraine
SAMUT PRAKAN: A Thai woman arriving home from war-ravaged Ukraine described how a tank cut in front of the bus carrying her away from Kyiv, while artillery fire whizzed above her head.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 07:55:00 +0700
Galloping inflation hits recovery hope
The Commerce Ministry expects headline inflation in March to stay at a high level, driven by a rise in energy prices after the cost of fuel and electricity accelerated in February at the fastest pace since 2008.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 06:10:00 +0700
Chiang Mai opens 1st med drive-thru
The country's first drive-through medication service that prescribes anti-viral Favipiravir pills to Covid-19 patients with mild symptoms free of charge has been rolled out in Chiang Mai province.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0700
Hopewell saga gets new twist
The Supreme Administrative Court on Friday ruled in favour of the Ministry of Transport and State Railway of Thailand (SRT) request for a retrial following a 2021 ruling against them by the Central Administrative Court in the "Hopewell saga".

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 04:13:00 +0700
Positive sentiment predicted for Songkran fest
Tourism operators expect improving domestic sentiment for the upcoming Songkran holiday despite a sagging economy and virus outbreak that continue to derail growth in the sector.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 04:00:00 +0700
Pattaya venues call for 1am closing time
Operators of night entertainment venues in Pattaya that have reclassified themselves as restaurants in a bid to remain in operation during the pandemic have urged the government to extend periods of dine-in service with alcoholic beverages beyond 11p...



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