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Sat, 15 Oct 2022 14:17:00 +0700
'Father Joe' still on a mission
The young priest, always something of a misfit, chose an unconventional spot to start his preschool: a former pigsty near a slaughterhouse in one of Bangkok’s poorest neighbourhoods.

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0700
Merger study paints a grim picture
The merger of True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC) would hamper market competition and make a hike in service fees more likely, according to the latest study by an international independent adviser.

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 04:49:00 +0700
Hefty fines for trash dumped in waterways, says BMA
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) reportedly collects 9,000 tonnes of trash a day from canals and is urging people not to throw waste, including mattresses, into waterways or they will be fined, according to governor Chadchart Sittipunt.

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 04:42:00 +0700
Storm Sonca hits Thailand Saturday
The Meteorological Department (TMD) has warned people in the Northeast, the East and the Central regions of heavy rain as Tropical Storm Sonca hits Thailand on Saturday.

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 04:01:00 +0700
Airline sees weak October spending
Subdued tourism spending is expected this month as people remain concerned about flooding and economic uncertainties, according to Thai Lion Air.

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0700
Tourism's October boon
More than 3.1 million tourists are expected nationwide during the two long holiday periods this month, generating more than 12 billion baht.

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 20:08:00 +0700
Airports step up Covid surveillance on arrivals from Hong Kong, Singapore
Health officials at airports are conducting random Covid-19 tests on passengers with respiratory symptoms from Hong Kong and Singapore to detect Omicron's new XBB subvariant, according to disease control authorities.

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 15:56:00 +0700
Governor denies banning Aed Carabao concert
The Suphan Buri governor has denied an accusation he banned an Aed Carabao concert in his home province in March, saying no one even sought permission for the event during a Covid-19 alert.

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 06:30:00 +0700
IMF projects Thai growth of 2.8%
The Thai economy is projected to continue its post-pandemic recovery with expansion of 2.8% this year and 3.7% in 2023, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0700
Novice school gets recognition
The Wat Phra Kaeo Don Tao Suchadaram School for novices in Lampang should serve as a model school due to its ability to produce high-quality students, according to the Office for National Education Standards and Quality Assessment (ONESQA) following ...



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