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Wed, 18 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0700
B9bn injection for Pfizer shots
The cabinet has approved 9.3 billion baht for funding an already signed contract to procure 20 million doses of Pfizer Covid-19 vaccines and acknowledged a proposal to purchase 10 million more doses of the same mRNA vaccine.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 17:45:00 +0700
Covid vaccination advised for young people with chronic illness
The Department of Health is advising vaccination against Covid-19 for young people aged 12-18 years who suffer from chronic illness, amid concern over rising infections in this age group.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 06:23:00 +0700
Time to change how we find and help our best people achieve
Is it strange to hear that a post-Covid “Great Resignation” could be coming when so many people have lost their jobs? Then consider this: A recent LinkedIn survey found 41% of workers were considering quitting.

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 19:25:00 +0700
Rural doctors oppose choice of test kits
The battle lines have been drawn between the Rural Doctors Society and the Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO) over the purchases of 8.5 million Covid-19 antigen test kits that the doctors say could cause problems.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 14:17:00 +0700
Red-shirt leader warns protesters, violence could play into Prayut's hands
Red-shirt leader Nattawut Saikuar has offered advice to young protesters, warning that their violent confrontations with authorities could end up with a win for those in power.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0700
Push to promote Phuket after murder
A heavy tourism marketing drive will be launched overseas to spread the message of Phuket being safe after the murder of a Swiss woman and as the US placed Thailand on the list of countries with a Covid-19 alert, according to the Tourism Authority of...

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0700
Army 'on call' to back police
The military could be called in to help quell violence at rallies if the situation gets out of hand, while police will stick to using tear gas and rubber bullets if needed, the Metropolitan Police Bureau said.



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