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Fri, 27 May 2022 06:05:00 +0700
Nightlife venues warned to stay safe
The government has urged operators of nightlife outlets to follow precautions against Covid-19 strictly after they reopen for business next month.

Fri, 27 May 2022 05:44:00 +0700
Users face mega-hit in mega-merger
Mobile users may face higher charges based on combined additional expenses of 1.7-13.6 billion baht per month, depending on the degree of market dominance once the merger of True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC) takes place, accordin...

Fri, 27 May 2022 05:34:00 +0700
Unease as PDPA comes into force
After two years of delayed enforcement, the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) is set to come into force on June 1, with the authorities hoping the law sets a clear standard for personal data protection and raises international confidence in local b...

Fri, 27 May 2022 05:11:00 +0700
Board allays unease over sugar supply
Thai officials are working to ensure adequate sugar supply in the country amid concern over huge projected exports as global prices surge.

Fri, 27 May 2022 04:22:00 +0700
Governor vows to fix Green Line mess
Bangkok governor-elect Chadchart Sittipunt on Thursday vowed to find a solution to problems surrounding the long-lasting dispute over the city's Green Line electric rail system.

Fri, 27 May 2022 04:10:00 +0700
Govt seeks monkeypox vaccine
The government is seeking to secure a supply of smallpox vaccine from the World Health Organization (WHO) to bolster the public's immunity in the event of a viral outbreak, Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Thursday.

Fri, 27 May 2022 04:00:00 +0700
Niwat award a call to act
After two decades of campaigning to protect the Mekong River, Niwat Roykaew, a local teacher and founder of the Chiang Khong Conservation Group in Chiang Rai, finally received the accolade he deserved. Mr Niwat was one of six recipients of this year'...

Thu, 26 May 2022 21:15:00 +0700
Pheu Thai, Move Forward up against bill policing NGO activities
The Move Forward and Pheu Thai parties have joined a growing call by activists against a bill to keep activities of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in check.

Thu, 26 May 2022 15:35:00 +0700
Prayut touts Thailand as major global EV hub with Japanese support
Thailand has confidence it can become the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) production hub if it has strong support from Japan, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Thursday.

Thu, 26 May 2022 06:02:00 +0700
Govt ups monkeypox alert level
Monkeypox is now classified as a communicable disease that requires close surveillance.



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