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Fri, 03 Jun 2022 06:11:00 +0700
Chadchart sets sights on masks
Bangkok plans to authorise the removal of face masks as soon as possible if the notion is approved by local health and medical bodies, city governor Chadchart Sittipunt said on Thursday.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 04:33:00 +0700
City may axe Green Line free rides
Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt is planning to collect fares along two Sukhumvit Line extensions to solve debt and concession issues surrounding the Green Line.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 04:07:00 +0700
PM defends military procurement budget
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha stood by the Defence Ministry's weapons procurement projects, saying they are essential to boosting national security, after the opposition took aim at the ministry's budget on Thursday.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0700
Travellers to be monitored for monkeypox
Health authorities are keeping a close watch on international arrivals from several countries where cases of monkeypox have been detected.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0700
Doubts linger over job situation
The government's planning unit, the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), reported on May 23 Thailand's unemployment rate dropped in the first quarter to its lowest level since the start of the pandemic, boosted by higher employme...

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 14:37:00 +0700
New digital lottery tickets selling quickly
Digital lottery ticket sales began through the Paotang mobile app on Thursday morning and proved an instant hit, Government Lottery Office director Noon Sansanakhom said.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 09:27:00 +0700
EU sanctions will keep oil prices high for 1-2 years
The EU's latest decision to ban most oil imports from Russia because of its invasion of Ukraine is expected to keep energy prices elevated for 1-2 years, says Kobsak Pootrakul, senior executive vice-president of Bangkok Bank.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 05:43:00 +0700
Panel expects export growth to ease
The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) expects the country's export growth to slow for the remainder of the year as a result of several global uncertainties.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 05:22:00 +0700
Export outlook bright for edible insects
Amid growing concerns worldwide about food security because of the serious impact caused by the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, edible insects and protein sourced from insects are likely to see strong export potential in the world market, according to th...

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 04:44:00 +0700
EV sales set to rise by up to 20% this year
Growth in the Thai automotive market is expected to maintain its momentum throughout the year, with electric vehicle (EV) sales projected to expand by 15-20%, according to the latest estimate from the organiser of the Thailand International Motor Exp...



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