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Sat, 07 May 2022 12:50:00 +0700
8,450 new Covid cases, 58 more deaths
The country registered 58 more Covid-19 fatalities and 8,450 new cases during the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry announced on Saturday morning.

Sat, 07 May 2022 08:10:00 +0700
Big spenders sought to spur the economy
A new committee will be formed to direct measures aimed at attracting more foreign visitors with high purchasing power to Thailand, the government said on Friday, as part of efforts to spur the local economy.

Sat, 07 May 2022 08:00:00 +0700
Endemic status may come in July
The Public Health Ministry aims to achieve its target of classifying Covid-19 as an endemic disease in July, according to Deputy Public Health Minister Sathit Pitutecha.

Sat, 07 May 2022 04:33:00 +0700
Co-payment scheme to be extended
The government has pledged to implement a fifth phase of the "Khon La Khrueng" co-payment subsidy scheme after Friday approving tourism stimulus packages to revitalise the embattled sector.

Sat, 07 May 2022 04:00:00 +0700
PM defies efforts to oust him from office
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has defied attempts to unseat him, saying the country will not be better off even if he is forced from office.

Fri, 06 May 2022 05:11:00 +0700
TAT keen on 20m goal
Thai tourism remains on course to reach 20 million arrivals next year as the prime minister predicted, following the easing of travel rules on May 1, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

Fri, 06 May 2022 04:11:00 +0700
Thai Pass tipped to ease
The government is expected to consider scrapping the Thailand Pass registration requirement for Thais returning from abroad.

Fri, 06 May 2022 04:05:00 +0700
Thai silk fair buoys homegrown talent as Covid stymies travel
The annual Thai silk fair will focus on showcasing collections by 318 fashion design students and teachers from 73 local institutions rather than international designers this year, as the Covid pandemic has yet to end.

Thu, 05 May 2022 06:12:00 +0700
Asia falls in love with Thai Boys Love
Buoyed by the openness of the LGBT community, Thailand's "Boys Love" (BL) movies and series have been well received in the local market and are considered promising export products that can draw lucrative revenue streams and foster business opportuni...

Thu, 05 May 2022 06:04:00 +0700
35,000 schools aim to reopen for new term
About 35,000 schools nationwide intend to resume onsite learning on May 17 with a plan to speed up student vaccinations.



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