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Can Thai passports' power get a lift?
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 19/09/2023
» At the first cabinet meeting last week, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced one of the government's priorities -- improving the power of Thai passports. It is a headline goal that will require extraordinary efforts to achieve. Upgrading a national passport to a higher level involves numerous factors -- economic, socio-cultural, and political -- as well as the general optics of the partnership countries. After all, the large number of visitors to a country is not an indicator of how powerful its passport is. A country might be given more visa-free accessibility and be popular for foreign passports, but its own passport's power can still be low.
Covid lessons for climate action
Oped, Published on 15/09/2023
» It is official: July was the hottest month on record. Global warming is happening, and its costs continue to mount. The World Meteorological Organization recently noted that, "Extreme weather, climate and water-related events caused 11,778 reported disasters between 1970 and 2021, with just over 2 million deaths and US$4.3 trillion [153.8 trillion baht] in economic losses."
Covid's back: Here's what to know this fall and winter
AFP, Published on 13/09/2023
» WASHINGTON - As colder weather sets in, Covid rates are once more rising across the Northern Hemisphere, with several new variants on the scene.
Porcela Leads Healthy Tiles
Published on 06/09/2023
» Porcela is steadfastly advancing towards a position of leadership within the realm of Healthy Anti-Bacterial Tiles. Having the remarkable capability to eliminate over 99% of fungi and bacteria, Porcela is swiftly establishing a foothold in the health- and environmentally-conscious market segments.
BMA grapples with surge in mpox cases
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/09/2023
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is offering monkeypox (mpox) treatment and prevention consultations at clinics after a sharp rise in the number of cases.
BMA grapples with monkeypox surge
Post Reporters, Published on 05/09/2023
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is offering monkeypox (mpox) treatment and prevention consultations at clinics after a sharp rise in the number of cases of the disease.
Calls for LGBTQ retirement hub
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 04/09/2023
» Thailand has the potential to boost the pink economy by attracting international LGBTQ+ seniors who are looking for a place to retire.
Homegrown jab nears nod
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/09/2023
» Thailand's first Covid-19 vaccine is expected to be completed around the end of this month.
Homegrown Covid vaccine nears approval
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/09/2023
» The development of Thailand’s first Covid-19 vaccine is in the home stretch and it could be ready for use as a booster shot early next year, according to the National Vaccine Institute (NVI).
Anutin calls for pot policy to continue
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/09/2023
» The current medical cannabis policy should be continued under the incoming public health minister as it brings great benefits to people if the drug is used in the correct way, according to the current minister Anutin Charnvirakul.