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Plans afoot to get Thais out of Sudan
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 21/04/2023
» The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) will meet with the military on Friday to plan the evacuation of Thai nationals from Sudan amid difficulties due to the closure of the international airport in Khartoum as violent unrest continues.
Prayut's future still under wraps after report of crucial meeting
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 22/11/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's political future remained under wraps on Tuesday, with key members of the Sam Mitr faction of the Palang Pracharath party (PPRP) tight-lipped over the prospect of his joining the Ruam Thai Sang Chart party led by Pirapan Salirathavibhaga.
Govt eases overseas entry rules
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/02/2022
» The government has agreed to relax entry requirements for overseas arrivals by replacing the second RT-PCR test with an antigen test kit (ATK) and reducing health insurance coverage for foreign visitors from at least US$50,000 to $20,000.
Test & Go restarts for travellers
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 01/02/2022
» The "Test & Go" programme for fully vaccinated travellers resumes on Wednesday with travellers required to take an extra RT-PCR test on the fifth day of arriving and to wait for the test result at their hotel or face tough legal consequences.
Improved relations 'offer opportunities'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/01/2022
» The government needs to make the most of improvements in diplomatic ties with Saudi Arabia and cement the relationship between the two countries, a Middle East studies expert said yesterday.
CCSA wants more jabs for mums-to-be
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/09/2021
» The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has instructed hospitals nationwide to speed up the vaccination of half a million pregnant women, citing the high risks presented to them by the virus.
Lockdown to linger
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/04/2020
» The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has decided to extend the enforcement of the executive decree, the state's most powerful weapon against Covid-19, for another month but will allow some businesses, including shopping malls and hair salons, to reopen to ease the impact of business shutdowns.
Asean rallies against Covid-19
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 14/04/2020
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will on Tuesday push ahead with a proposal to set up the Asean Response Fund (ARF) as part of a six-point declaration to be endorsed by the 10 Asean leaders as they join hands to fight Covid-19.
Plan to scrap visa causes confusion
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 13/03/2020
» Confusion abounds after the government gave out conflicting information pertaining to the cancellation of visa exemptions and visa-on-arrival services for 18 countries and three other territories, as it seeks contain the Covid-19 outbreak in Thailand.
NLA raises legal age for tobacco to 20
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/11/2016
» The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) agreed in principle on Friday to raise the legal age for purchasing cigarettes from 18 to 20 under an amended law regulating tobacco.