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Sat, 18 Jun 2022 12:14:00 +0700
2,272 new Covid cases, 23 more deaths
The country registered 23 more Covid-19 fatalities and 2,272 new cases during the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry announced on Saturday morning.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 05:44:00 +0700
Explainer: Moving to curb pump prices
Lowering the gross refining margin is a top priority for the government.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 05:33:00 +0700
More entry barriers lifted
The Thailand Pass registration and Covid-19 insurance requirements will be lifted for all people arriving in Thailand from July 1.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 04:22:00 +0700
Firms cheer easing of tourism rules
After more than two years of severe hardships brought about by Covid-19 outbreaks, tourism-related businesses are seeing a glimpse of hope after the government agreed on Friday to abandon the pre-registration process for foreign visitors and the requ...

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 20:55:00 +0700
MRTA seeks Green Line debt deal by September
The Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) hopes to have a deal in place by September to transfer debt from the Green Line extension to City Hall, MRTA governor Pakapong Sirikantaramas said on Friday.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 14:42:00 +0700
Thailand Pass, Covid insurance to end July 1
Thailand Pass registration and compulsory Covid-19 insurance will be lifted for all people arriving in Thailand from July 1, a senior government spokesman said on Friday.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 06:17:00 +0700
Firms push for softer tourism rules
Tourism-related operators are encouraging the government to ease Covid-19 restrictions further to drive the economy as well as lift the state of emergency.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0700
EU praises push to boost labour rights
The European Union (EU) has praised Thailand's efforts to improve labour rights in its seafood industry under Good Labour Practice (GLP) guidelines.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 05:22:00 +0700
Weak baht helps some sectors
The weaker baht is expected to boost the Thai economy and increase real GDP by 0.4%, but not all manufacturers will reap the benefits, says the Industry Ministry.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 05:15:00 +0700
Tourist influx at Lao border
Hordes of tourists have been crossing the Thai-Lao border for shopping and travel, especially in northeastern Nong Khai province, since the two countries eased their Covid-19 measures at the start of this month.



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