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Thu, 26 May 2022 06:02:00 +0700
Govt ups monkeypox alert level
Monkeypox is now classified as a communicable disease that requires close surveillance.

Thu, 26 May 2022 06:00:00 +0700
Forced haircuts 'belittle kids' self-esteem'
School should be a safe place for children to express their self-esteem through their hairstyles. Any violence against their choice of hair will destroy their self-confidence and the children's right to have control over their bodies, says Dr Jirapor...

Thu, 26 May 2022 05:11:00 +0700
Airlines strive to restore their prospects
Over the past two years, amid the pandemic, the aviation industry has been on the verge of collapse because of stringent border controls and uncertainty over travel rules, causing severe financial strain for many airlines.

Thu, 26 May 2022 04:34:00 +0700
Thamanat says he's ready to lead
Capt Thamanat Prompow announced on Wednesday he is ready to lead the Setthakij Thai Party which is expected to select a new executive committee on June 7.

Thu, 26 May 2022 04:33:00 +0700
No threat of Thai food shortages, Jurin insists
Although the Russia-Ukraine war has many countries worried about food security, leading to export bans to ensure domestic supply, the government and corporate groups insist that Thailand has no threat of shortages.

Thu, 26 May 2022 04:10:00 +0700
Face mask-wearing mandate to be lifted 'only in certain areas'
The Public Health Ministry has issued a clarification about news regarding the lifting of the mask mandate next month, saying the mask requirement may be eased only in some designated areas.

Thu, 26 May 2022 04:00:00 +0700
Bang the drum slowly
Despite the hot weather in the ancient town of Lamphun, a large crowd of Buddhist votaries gathered at the foot of Tha Nang Bridge to welcome the annual Klong Luang (Lanna-style big drum) contest back after a two-year hiatus as part of the seven-day ...

Wed, 25 May 2022 10:40:00 +0700
19 children, 2 adults killed in Texas school massacre
UVALDE, Texas: A gunman killed at least 19 children and two adults on Tuesday in a rural Texas elementary school, a state police official said, in the deadliest American school shooting since the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary a decade ago.

Wed, 25 May 2022 06:16:00 +0700
Phuket 'ready' to host major events
Phuket is signalling its readiness to host major international events, with two tourism events slated to take place next month as part of its bid to promote investments and revive the island's economy.

Wed, 25 May 2022 05:55:00 +0700
Cabinet okays extension of hotel subsidy scheme
The cabinet has acknowledged the extension of the fourth phase of the "We Travel Together" hotel subsidy scheme to assist the tourism sector.



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