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Sat, 02 Apr 2022 15:15:00 +0700Activists call for end to 'Slapp' cases
Thai authorities should uphold the right to freedom of expression by decriminalising defamation, a human rights group has said after the dismissal of criminal defamation cases brought against two activists by a local chicken processor.
Sat, 02 Apr 2022 08:02:00 +070028,029 new Covid cases, 96 more deaths
The country registered 96 more Covid-19 fatalities and 28,029 new cases during the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry announced on Saturday morning.
Sat, 02 Apr 2022 05:44:00 +0700Lessons in pandemic crisis management
Chuleeporn Butkrot still wants to know why her younger brother struggled to get medical treatment after testing positive for Covid-19, especially as he was in a high-risk patient group due to his suffering from an underlying chronic disease.
Sat, 02 Apr 2022 05:33:00 +0700Reopening gathers steam
Thailand's reopening to foreign travellers took another big step forward on Friday as pre-travel RT-PCR tests and certificate requirements ended for visitors arriving under the Test & Go, Sandbox and quarantine programmes, with Prime Minister Prayut ...
Fri, 01 Apr 2022 21:12:00 +0700Ramadan truce agreed in South
KUALA LUMPUR: The Thai government and southern separatist insurgents agreed on Friday to a truce during the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan, in what they hope could lead to a more lasting solution.
Fri, 01 Apr 2022 13:38:00 +0700Southern border reopens
The Sadao immigration checkpoint on the border with Malaysia reopened to travellers on Friday, with 107 Malaysians registering for entry under the Thailand Pass system.
Fri, 01 Apr 2022 06:34:00 +0700Computer shortage looming
Thailand's computer market risks a shortage by the middle of this year while slower demand can be expected because of the sluggish economy, according to IT distributor Advice.
Fri, 01 Apr 2022 06:14:00 +0700RDS questions accuracy of antigen cases
The Rural Doctor Society (RDS) has raised questions over the accuracy of the number of new Covid-19 cases detected using a rapid antigen test kit (ATK), which is reported daily by the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA).
Fri, 01 Apr 2022 05:33:00 +0700AIS letter opposes rivals' merger
Advanced Info Service (AIS), Thailand's biggest mobile operator by subscriber base, has written to the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) to express opposition to the planned merger of its rivals True Corporation and Total...
Fri, 01 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0700Personalities key to city poll
The May 22 Bangkok governor election promises to be a fiercely contested race coming nine years since the last poll as contenders' policy platforms and voters' preference for individual candidates are regarded as key factors that will determine the o...