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Tue, 20 Apr 2021 14:26:00 +0700Cabinet approves B3bn more for Rao Chana subsidies
The cabinet approved another 3.04 billion baht in Covid-19 relief handouts under the Rao Chana (We Win) programme on Tuesday, extending the subsidy to another 2.4 million people.
Tue, 20 Apr 2021 12:11:00 +0700Thailand logs 4 deaths, 1,443 Covid cases Tuesday
The government on Tuesday reported 1,443 new cases of the novel coronavirus, raising the total number of confirmed infections since the start of the pandemic to 45,185. Four new deaths were reported, raising the toll to 108.
Tue, 20 Apr 2021 08:14:00 +0700Telcos urged to guarantee connectivity
The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) and Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry have instructed telecom operators to ensure the availability of an internet signal to support people working from home and field hospita...
Tue, 20 Apr 2021 06:22:00 +0700Airlines facing further turbulence
Airlines are bracing for further turbulence as the fresh round of infections is depressing the prospect of recovery, while urging the government to step up the vaccination program to end the crisis.
Tue, 20 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0700Overstaying Thais return across border
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered security agencies to repatriate Thais stranded in Malaysia due to the Covid-19 situation there.
Tue, 20 Apr 2021 05:20:00 +0700Gulf poised to acquire InTouch
SET-listed Gulf Energy Development, the country's biggest private power producer by market value, has announced its intention to acquire InTouch Holdings, the parent firm of the country's biggest telecom operator, Advanced Info Service (AIS), through...
Tue, 20 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0700Booster shots likely needed, expert says
Individuals who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19, as well as those who have fully recovered against the disease, are likely to need booster shots to maintain sufficient protection against reinfection, a virus expert is warning.
Tue, 20 Apr 2021 04:15:00 +0700Defiant 'Penguin' held in custody again
Ratsadon protest co-leader Parit "Penguin" Chiwarak refused to take part in a Criminal Court session on Monday that was examining evidence in the lese majeste case against him.
Tue, 20 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0700'Recover at home' virus plan
The Public Health Ministry has reacted to the spike in Covid-19 infections by drawing up a plan to allow patients with less serious symptoms to self-quarantine at home to save hospital beds for the most serious cases.
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 16:24:00 +0700Source: Prayut won't join Asean summit on Myanmar
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has decided to opt out of an Asean summit in Jakarta and send the foreign minister to represent Thailand at the meeting, a government source said on Monday.