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Prayut clears multi-billion spending plan as election nears
Bloomberg News, Published on 14/03/2023
» The cabinet approved a raft of proposals in what’s likely to be its last meeting before Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha dissolves parliament to pave way for a general election.
Pheu Thai vows higher wages with elections looming
Bloomberg News, Published on 06/12/2022
» The main opposition Pheu Thai Party has pledged to lift minimum wages and crop prices while slashing energy costs as it kicked off a campaign to end nearly a decade of military-backed rule in elections slated for early next year.
Thailand set to beat vaccination target with more booster shots
Bloomberg News, Published on 16/12/2021
» Thailand is on course to surpass the goal of administering 100 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines this year, boosting its defence against the Omicron variant as the government weighs further easing of curbs on tourists.
Bangkok bars may shut at 9pm amid ‘critical’ Covid situation
Bloomberg News, Published on 05/04/2021
» The Health Ministry plans measures to limit the spread of Covid-19 ahead of the Thai New Year holiday next week, after new clusters of infections were detected in night-entertainment venues around metro Bangkok.
Stark differences among SE Asia’s vaccination strategies
Bloomberg News, Published on 08/02/2021
» Moderna Inc won approval from Singapore for its Covid vaccine and signed a deal to sell doses to the Philippines, becoming the fourth supplier to get regulatory clearance in Southeast Asia.
100 days free of local virus cases, but Thailand pays heavy price
Bloomberg News, Published on 02/09/2020
» Thailand has reported zero locally-transmitted Covid-19 cases for 100 days in a row, joining a small group of places like Taiwan where the pathogen has been virtually eliminated.
Long-stay visits possible this winter
Bloomberg News, Published on 29/08/2020
» Authorities are finalising a plan that would make it possible for retired, sun-seeking foreigners to spend the coming winter months in Thailand in an effort to save the ailing tourism industry, says a prominent hospital executive.
Government extends emergency despite opposition criticism
Bloomberg News, Published on 26/05/2020
» The military-backed government has extended Thailand’a state of emergency for a second time, to the end of June, despite opposition calls to scrap it after novel coronavirus cases dwindled.
Risk of political disarray stalks economy as vote nears
Bloomberg News, Published on 17/03/2019
» A high-speed train that glides from an expanded coastal airport handling 60 million passengers toward cavernous new stations in Bangkok. An infrastructure blitz that takes Thailand’s economy to new heights.
Politicians criticise China as election comes into focus
Bloomberg News, Published on 31/08/2018
» The general election hasn’t even been scheduled yet, but several top politicians are already making China a campaign issue.