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Plane carrying 132 crashes into mountain
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/03/2022
» A China Eastern passenger jet carrying 132 people crashed into a mountain in southern China on Monday.
PM offers end to 'emergency'
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/10/2020
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Wednesday night suggested everyone take a step back in the conflict between the government and anti-government movement.
Media groups warn govt
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/10/2020
» Media organisations and academics have called on the government not to violate the freedom of the press after reports emerged that five online outlets face legal action for breaching the state of emergency.
Police clear protest site
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/10/2020
» The government banned gatherings of five or more people and the publication of news or online messages that could harm national security early on Thursday under an emergency decree to end Bangkok street protests.
Emergency decree extended
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/07/2020
» The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Wednesday approved the extension of the emergency decree for another month until Aug 31. The current ban on public gatherings will, however, be lifted as soon as the extension takes effect.
Foreign workers to be allowed in
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/07/2020
» Five select groups of foreigners and migrant workers are expected to be allowed to enter the country as the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) will consider the 6th phase of Covid-19 easing this week.
PM orders end to virus 'privileges'
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/07/2020
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered authorities to review privileges given to foreign diplomats and military personnel after an Egyptian soldier and the daughter of a diplomat who tested positive were exempted from quarantine.
Government under fire over weapons budget
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 02/07/2020
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is defending the decision to include the procurement of weapons for the armed forces in the budget bill for 2021, after opposition criticism during Wednesday's first reading in parliament.
Business first, tourists later, say air chiefs
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/06/2020
» The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) will begin talks on the resumption of international services with airline representatives on Tuesday, according to director-general Chula Sukmanop.
Govt considers allowing foreign arrivals
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/06/2020
» The government is considering easing entry restrictions for foreign visitors possibly in the third or final quarter of this year, with priority given to those arriving from coronavirus-free areas, says Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak.