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Sat, 28 May 2022 13:00:00 +0700
4,488 new Covid cases, 38 more deaths
The country registered 38 more Covid-19 fatalities and 4,488 new cases during the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry announced on Saturday morning.

Sat, 28 May 2022 05:22:00 +0700
Oil Fuel Fund asks for liquidity boost
The Oil Fuel Fund Office is asking the government to inject money into the fund from its central budget to increase its liquidity as it continues to subsidise the price of diesel, says office director Wisak Watanasap.

Sat, 28 May 2022 04:22:00 +0700
Old frozen vax to be tested on monkeypox
The Department of Medical Sciences (DMSC) plans to test a freeze-dried version of a live attenuated smallpox vaccine that has been stored in Thailand for more than four decades, to see if it can effectively combat monkeypox.

Sat, 28 May 2022 04:00:00 +0700
Prayut eyes rice hike plan with Vietnam
Thailand and Vietnam are looking into the possibility of working together to raise rice prices to increase their bargaining power in the global market, government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said.

Fri, 27 May 2022 18:47:00 +0700
Army: Smugglers, drug gangs behind Tak Bai attack
The army has blamed Wednesday’s attack on a marine police station in Narathiwat on people involved in smuggling, drugs and human trafficking who have been affected by serious crackdowns.

Fri, 27 May 2022 06:05:00 +0700
Nightlife venues warned to stay safe
The government has urged operators of nightlife outlets to follow precautions against Covid-19 strictly after they reopen for business next month.

Fri, 27 May 2022 05:44:00 +0700
Users face mega-hit in mega-merger
Mobile users may face higher charges based on combined additional expenses of 1.7-13.6 billion baht per month, depending on the degree of market dominance once the merger of True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC) takes place, accordin...

Fri, 27 May 2022 05:34:00 +0700
Unease as PDPA comes into force
After two years of delayed enforcement, the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) is set to come into force on June 1, with the authorities hoping the law sets a clear standard for personal data protection and raises international confidence in local b...

Fri, 27 May 2022 05:11:00 +0700
Board allays unease over sugar supply
Thai officials are working to ensure adequate sugar supply in the country amid concern over huge projected exports as global prices surge.

Fri, 27 May 2022 04:22:00 +0700
Governor vows to fix Green Line mess
Bangkok governor-elect Chadchart Sittipunt on Thursday vowed to find a solution to problems surrounding the long-lasting dispute over the city's Green Line electric rail system.



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