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Thu, 21 Jul 2022 07:53:00 +0700
Antigen tests show more than 20,000 new Covid infections per day
The country registered 23 more Covid-19 fatalities and 2,607 new cases admitted to hospital during the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry announced on Thursday morning, but government data showed an average of more than 20,000 positive ant...

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 06:33:00 +0700
Thailand ranked 41st out of 66 for world's best destinations for remote work
Thailand was ranked 41st out of 66 countries for the world's best destinations for remote work, weighed down by low scores in cybersecurity and English proficiency, according to a new report conducted by NordLayer, a network access security solution ...

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 06:06:00 +0700
Shippers shrug at Myanmar loan rule
The Central Bank of Myanmar's order for companies and individual borrowers to suspend repayment of foreign loans, the latest in a series of steps to shore up the nation's dwindling foreign exchange reserves, is unlikely to have a significant impact o...

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 05:39:00 +0700
City Hall opens new field hospitals
Bangkok City Hall has opened two new field hospitals with a total of 500 beds for Covid-19 patients with mild symptoms.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 05:13:00 +0700
Travel agents push trips to Malaysia
The Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) wants to spur more outbound trips to Malaysia through the exchange of tourist flow to support the recovery trajectory following the border's reopening.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 04:44:00 +0700
Saksayam denies MFP share, asset allegations
Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob rejected allegations made by a Move Forward Party (MFP) MP against him including share concealment and making a false asset declaration.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 04:14:00 +0700
A forest in the heart of the city
Bangkok is currently shrouded in monsoon clouds, but during the day, green parks and open-air venues have become popular gathering places for locals and families.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0700
I'll be back, says Thaksin, taking a dig at the PM
Ousted premier Thaksin Shinawatra has responded to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's come-home challenge, saying he will return to Thailand.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 20:21:00 +0700
Crypto exchange Zipmex suspends withdrawals
Digital asset exchange platform Zipmex on Wednesday evening suspended all baht and cryptocurrency withdrawals from its "Z Wallet", citing "market fluctuations" and issues with its business partners.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 18:05:00 +0700
School under fire after student caught selling cannabis
A high school in Lampang is under investigation after a student was caught selling cannabis to her classmates, the Office of the Basic Education Commission (Obec) said.



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