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Fri, 25 Nov 2022 13:45:00 +0700Masks advised in crowded places as Covid cases rise
The Ministry of Public Health is advising people to wear face masks in crowded places as the number of daily Covid-19 cases has risen by 10-20%.
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 06:31:00 +0700KBank foresees stronger baht next year
Kasikornbank (KBank) believes the baht will strengthen next year, dependent on internal factors after the US Federal Reserve eases its policy rate hikes.
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 06:21:00 +0700Uncertainty set to sustain foreign interest
Following the withdrawal of the foreign land ownership proposal, global uncertainty is expected to continue to encourage wealthy foreigners, particularly from the US, Myanmar, Canada and Saudi Arabia, to purchase properties in Thailand.
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0700RTAF confirms bid to buy US F-35 fighters
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has affirmed its intention to acquire F-35 fighter jets from the United States.
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 05:19:00 +0700Tourism workers face uncertainty
Roughly 23% of tourism operators are willing to increase their workforce, but some remain hesitant because of insufficient tourist demand, according to a study by the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA).
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0700189 Thai eateries win Michelin Guide's Bib Gourmand
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has welcomed the news that 189 restaurants and street-side eateries have been selected by the Michelin Guide for the Bib Gourmand label for being the best value-dining spots, said government spokesman Anucha Burapacha...
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 04:11:00 +0700Hurt journos want riot cops probed
A representative of four photojournalists injured in a clash between riot police and anti-government protesters on Din So Road during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Summit filed a petition on day to probe allegations of police brutality...
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0700Prayut would 'give UTN a boost'
The United Thai Nation Party (UTN), also known as the Ruam Thai Sang Chart, is poised to do well in the next general election if Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha decides to join it, academics say.
Thu, 24 Nov 2022 16:45:00 +0700Police to wrap up case against 'Tuhao' within 3 weeks
Police expect to wrap up their case against the Chinese businessman and alleged triad leader known as "Tuhao", accused of involvement in the illicit drug trade, within three weeks, and will summon his wife, a Thai police colonel, for questioning.
Thu, 24 Nov 2022 16:07:00 +0700PTTEP faces $1.7bn suit over 2009 spill
JAKARTA: Indonesia is seeking at least 27.4 trillion rupiah (US$1.7 billion) in damages from PTT Exploration & Production Plc (PTTEP) in a planned lawsuit next year over the Montara oil spill, even after the Thai company reached an initial settlement...