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Tue, 19 Jul 2022 15:13:00 +0700Opposition slams cannabis decriminalisation without controls
The opposition accused Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul of causing social problems and violating local and international laws by decriminalising cannabis without proper controls.
Tue, 19 Jul 2022 07:52:00 +0700Daily Covid hospitalisations rise to 2,125, deaths to 18
There were 18 more Covid-19 fatalities and 2,125 new cases admitted to hospitals on Monday, the Ministry of Public Health reported on Tuesday.
Tue, 19 Jul 2022 06:28:00 +0700Insurer warning over long Covid costs
SET-listed Bangkok Insurance (BKI) said long Covid may have an ongoing cost impact on the Thai insurance industry as it could increase the value of claims.
Tue, 19 Jul 2022 06:12:00 +0700Vendors picket over cut quotas
Ticket vendors have launched a protest calling on the Government Lottery Office (GLO) chief and board to resign and increase quotas for small-scale retailers.
Tue, 19 Jul 2022 05:27:00 +0700Global economy to hit Thai tourism
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) forecasts revenue of 1.2-2.38 trillion baht next year, according to its new 2023 strategy, but this is likely to be challenged by global inflation and rising interest rates, with spending already taking a hit.
Tue, 19 Jul 2022 05:03:00 +0700Jabs 'saved half a million people'
A research team from Mahidol University has estimated that the government's Covid-19 vaccination campaign over the past two years prevented nearly 490,000 deaths.
Tue, 19 Jul 2022 04:55:00 +0700Prayut 'unfazed' by censure
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday appeared unfazed by the upcoming no-confidence debate, despite uncertainties over how small coalition parties would cast their votes.
Tue, 19 Jul 2022 04:33:00 +0700Steel prices hike building costs
Soaring steel prices continued to push up the price index of home construction costs in the second quarter with a year-on-year rise of 5.6%, the highest level in 40 quarters, according to the Real Estate Information Center (REIC).
Tue, 19 Jul 2022 04:21:00 +0700Thai Airways engine deal 'unlawful'
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has found grounds supporting the allegation that former finance minister Thanong Bidaya broke the law in a deal to supply Rolls-Royce engines for Thai Airways International (THAI) three decades ago, acco...
Mon, 18 Jul 2022 14:22:54 +0700Severe Covid cases and fatalities are rising
The number of the Covid-19 patients who depend on ventilators and coronavirus-related deaths are both rising, the Department of Disease Control reported on Monday.