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Doctor’s dismissal not political, PM Anutin insists
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 29/01/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Thursday rejected claims that the dismissal of Dr Supat Hasuwannakit, a former hospital director and current election candidate, was politically motivated or linked to the Bhumjaithai Party.
Thailand's 30-baht healthcare plan in final roll out
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/12/2024
» The fourth and final phase of the so-called "treatment anywhere" 30-baht universal healthcare scheme will kick off in the last 31 provinces of the country on Jan 1, as the nation adopts more digitalised medical services to cut back on waiting times at hospitals.
Reduction in Covid cases expected by mid-October
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 14/08/2022
» Covid-19 infections are expected to level off by mid-October, says Yong Poovorawan, chief of the Centre of Excellence in Clinical Virology at Chulalongkorn University.
State of emergency extended by 60 days
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 09/07/2022
» The government has extended the state of emergency for another two months, until the end of September, to continue to facilitate Covid-19 controls and protect people's lives, according to a spokesman.
Ministry to keep schools open for kids
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 09/07/2022
» The Education Ministry has said that it will not announce a school closure policy despite a recent surge in Covid-19 cases among students.
Commerce clampdown on ATK prices
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/01/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered the Commerce Ministry to keep a close watch on the rising price of antigen test kits (ATKs), to prevent buyers being taken advantage of, deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul said.
CCSA highlights major flaw in some hotel reservations
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 23/11/2021
» Some hotels are deceiving overseas visitors by taking room reservations but omitting transport from the airport and Covid-testing, which means they must buy a new package on arrival or be denied entry, according to Apisamai Srirangson, spokeswoman for the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration.
Speedier testing for arrivals likely
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 13/11/2021
» The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has yet to decide if antigen test kits (ATKs) will replace the RT-PCR test for fully vaccinated international travellers to allow them to travel straight to their destinations.
Controversy over Prayut's term limit as PM
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 30/09/2021
» The opposition has come under criticism for allegedly trying to misinterpret a clause in the constitution to put a premature end to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's term in office.
PM eyes removal of some curbs
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 18/09/2021
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is planning to end restrictions on several activities as part of his goal for the country to co-exist with Covid-19.