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Thu, 03 Feb 2022 07:01:00 +0700Push for bubbles amid tourism drive
The Tourism and Sports Ministry plans to continue travel bubble discussions with short-haul destinations following this week's resumption of the Test & Go scheme.
Thu, 03 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +0700New species of tarantula found in Tak
A new genus of tarantula has been discovered atop a mountain at an altitude above 1,000 metres in Tak province.
Wed, 02 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0700Long-stay visa becomes sole enticement
The government has vowed to woo affluent foreigners for lengthy stays, specifically aiming for the wealthy, retirees, remote workers and experts, with the aim of boosting the economy and investment in the country.
Wed, 02 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0700Dam plans threaten forests
Two of Thailand's World Heritage sites are at risk of getting downgraded as they face threats from development projects being pursued by the government, environmentalists warn.
Wed, 02 Feb 2022 04:55:00 +0700P-Move group gets cabinet attention
The cabinet on Tuesday agreed with proposals submitted by the People's Network for a Just Society (P-Move) to address longstanding conflicts including land ownership disputes and community rights to manage local resources, deputy government spokeswom...
Wed, 02 Feb 2022 04:31:00 +0700BoT paper eyes rejig of the financial sector
The Bank of Thailand plans to allow commercial banks to obtain more than one banking business licence, including a planned virtual bank licence, to pave the way for the country's digital economy.
Wed, 02 Feb 2022 04:01:00 +0700Agency restricts options to biodiesel B5
The Energy Policy Administration Committee (Epac) has decided to sell only diesel blended with 5% palm oil-derived methyl ester at petrol stations from this Saturday, instead of the 7% formula, as it is struggling to deal with soaring global oil pric...
Wed, 02 Feb 2022 04:00:00 +0700Test & Go lures travellers
Some 2,500 passengers from 46 flights arrived at Suvarnabhumi airport on the first day of the resumption of the Test & Go scheme on Tuesday.
Tue, 01 Feb 2022 19:49:00 +0700Thai star Suppasit 'Mew' tests positive, wishes pour in
Well-wishers have flooded Facebook with messages wishing Thai popular singer and actor Suppasit "Mew" Jongcheveevat for a speedy recovery from Covid-19.
Tue, 01 Feb 2022 08:09:00 +0700PM orders cheaper ATK Covid tests, govt can issue 20m kits per month
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered the rollout of low-cost antigen test kits (ATK) so people can use them more easily as evidence of Covid-19 infection.