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Fri, 01 Apr 2022 13:38:00 +0700
Southern border reopens
The Sadao immigration checkpoint on the border with Malaysia reopened to travellers on Friday, with 107 Malaysians registering for entry under the Thailand Pass system.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 06:34:00 +0700
Computer shortage looming
Thailand's computer market risks a shortage by the middle of this year while slower demand can be expected because of the sluggish economy, according to IT distributor Advice.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 06:14:00 +0700
RDS questions accuracy of antigen cases
The Rural Doctor Society (RDS) has raised questions over the accuracy of the number of new Covid-19 cases detected using a rapid antigen test kit (ATK), which is reported daily by the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA).

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 05:33:00 +0700
AIS letter opposes rivals' merger
Advanced Info Service (AIS), Thailand's biggest mobile operator by subscriber base, has written to the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) to express opposition to the planned merger of its rivals True Corporation and Total...

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0700
Personalities key to city poll
The May 22 Bangkok governor election promises to be a fiercely contested race coming nine years since the last poll as contenders' policy platforms and voters' preference for individual candidates are regarded as key factors that will determine the o...

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 04:44:00 +0700
Arkhom asks GH Bank to keep rates stable
Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith has asked Government Housing Bank (GH Bank) to maintain its current mortgage interest rates this year as borrowers struggle with living costs.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0700
Digital art festival showcases local talent
Recognising the country's art scene and digital economy, Siam Piwat and Iconsiam have joined forces with Baandam Museum, Kasikorn X and Plan B Media to host the first Thailand Digital Arts Festival 2022 (TDAF2022) to provide a platform for Thai artis...

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 21:36:00 +0700
Americans to be allowed to mark gender as ‘X’ on passports
WASHINGTON: The Joe Biden administration Thursday announced several measures intended to make federal forms of identification, applications for federal programs and travel documents more inclusive for Americans who identify as transgender or nonbinar...

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 13:20:00 +0700
Replica railway sparks imaginations
The man behind the Bangkok Model Railway 2022 exhibition says the replica train is a living hobby. The exhibition at Thailand Creative & Design Center (TCDC) in Bangkok ends on April 6. (Video: Jetjaras Na Ranong)

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 06:26:00 +0700
Lighting up our spirits
When the night falls, the neighbourhoods of Charoen Krung, Talad Noi and Soi Nana in Yaowarat are once again flooded with young visitors snapping selfies. Until Sunday, ancient buildings and ethnic communities along the banks of the Chao Phraya River...



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