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Sun, 02 Jan 2022 14:53:00 +0700
Road toll hits 73 on Day 3 of break
Seventy-three people died in 574 road accidents on Saturday, the fourth of the "seven dangerous days" around the New Year period, as authorities urged motorists to comply with traffic rules and take breaks when driving long distances.

Sun, 02 Jan 2022 10:31:00 +0700
3,112 new Covid cases, 12 more deaths
There were 12 more Covid-19 fatalities and 3,112 new cases registered during the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry said on Sunday morning.

Sun, 02 Jan 2022 04:00:00 +0700
Army probes Democrat claims of poll meddling
Army chief Gen Narongphan Jitkaewthae has ordered a probe into a report of soldiers interfering in the Democrat Party's preparations for a by-election in Chumphon, said army deputy spokeswoman Sirichan Ngathong.

Sun, 02 Jan 2022 04:00:00 +0700
Doubts linger over 2022
Tourism in major tourist destinations has clearly been picking up despite the lingering spread of Covid-19, especially since the country's reopening on Nov 1. But all of a sudden, there came an unexpected turning point – the spread of the Omicron v...

Sat, 01 Jan 2022 21:31:00 +0700
Thailand capture sixth Suzuki Cup
Thailand captured the AFF Suzuki Cup for a record-extending sixth time on Saturday night, battling a scrappy Indonesia to a 2-2 draw in the second leg of the final for an aggregate victory of 6-2.

Sat, 01 Jan 2022 15:44:00 +0700
2022 New Year celebrations around Thailand
Many festivities were hosted around the country to celebrate the coming of 2022.

Sat, 01 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0700
3,011 new Covid cases, 10 more deaths
There were 10 more Covid-19 fatalities and 3,011 new cases registered during the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry said on Saturday morning.

Sat, 01 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +0700
RCEP begins as SMEs hold breath
After much deliberation, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade pact is expected to become effective today.

Sat, 01 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0700
Hope lies in new fix for addicts
Maam, 35, was hooked on methamphetamine for 20 years and every time she was caught, she was sent straight to drug rehabilitation, without once being charged.

Sat, 01 Jan 2022 04:00:00 +0700
SET figures suggest bullish start to 2022
The Thai stock exchange ended the year on a positive note with the SET index rising 14.37% year-on-year from 1,449.35 points to 1,657.62 points on the last trading day of 2021, suggesting a bullish start for the stock market in 2022.



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