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Wed, 20 Jul 2022 12:30:00 +07002,886 new Covid cases, 19 more deaths
There were 19 more Covid-19 fatalities and 2,886 new cases admitted to hospitals on Tuesday, the Ministry of Public Health reported on Wednesday.
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 10:33:00 +0700
Thailand moved up to Tier 2 in US trafficking report
Thailand has been moved up to Tier 2 from the Tier 2 Watchlist in the United States 2022 Trafficking in Persons Report released by US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken on Tuesday.
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 06:30:00 +0700
Bangkok Airways rolls out first airport REIT
Bangkok Airways has announced the launch of Thailand's first airport real estate investment trust (BAREIT), which it is promoting with an estimated 8.46% first-year yield.
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 06:22:00 +0700
Port staff claim pension 'deceit'
The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has been asked to investigate a complaint by employees of the Port Authority of Thailand (PAT) claiming they were deceived into investing in a provident fund.
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 06:11:00 +0700
Explainer: Exploring the land scheme for foreigners
The government's latest bid to attract affluent foreigners involves offering the ability to purchase land for residential use in the country. While this proposal is intended to reinvigorate the economy, many analysts are urging caution.
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 05:28:00 +0700
Tourism operators expect little help on stimulus
Tourism and hospitality businesses that proposed stimulus measures to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha remain sceptical that the suggestions will be put into practice, as related authorities may be reluctant to help.
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 05:15:00 +0700
Licence points deductions to curb dangerous driving
The Royal Thai Police plan to early next year launch a driving licence points system, a form of electronic traffic ticketing aimed at improving driving discipline and curbing road accidents, after having already raised punishments for traffic violati...
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 04:58:00 +0700
PM rips Pheu Thai over Thaksin
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha was locked in a fierce debate with the opposition on the first day of the no-confidence motion as he challenged the Pheu Thai Party to bring two former prime ministers in self-exile abroad back to solve the country's ...
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 04:27:00 +0700
World Bank urges more direct aid
Fabrizio Zarcone, the newly appointed World Bank country manager for Thailand, recommends three fiscal measures to help protect Thai households from shocks, build social cohesion and resilience while creating space for public investment.
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 04:22:00 +0700
Ministry grilled over luxury cars
The Defence Ministry has defended its decision to rent Mercedes-Benz S500s and S400s for senior officers, saying regular budgets which could be accounted for were used.