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914 new cases in Samut Sakhon
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 26/01/2021
» Samut Sakhon reported 914 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Monday, as the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) hinted that it may begin relaxing disease control measures in some provinces.
Concerns over vaccine
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 14/01/2021
» The Ministry of Public Health has requested further information about the vaccine it has ordered from China following a report it might not be as effective as first thought.
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.
Korean woman 'caught' virus in Thailand
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 04/02/2020
» Health authorities have asked Seoul for information about a Korean woman found infected with the novel coronavirus after visiting Thailand and with no record of travel to China.
Chiang Mai gets cannabis clinic
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 16/01/2020
» CHIANG MAI: The first clinic to offer both traditional and modern cannabis-based treatments for diseases, such as Parkinson's, has opened its doors in this northern province.
Speed limit hike 'to cut crashes'
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 14/01/2020
» The Transport Ministry is looking at raising the speed limit for the outside lane of major roads to at least 90km per hour, according to minister Saksayam Chidchob.
3-airport rail link hits another bump
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 09/10/2019
» The signing of the 224-billion-baht contract between the State Railway of Thailand and Charoen Pokphand Group (CP) for the rail link between three international airports has run into another delay following the resignation of the entire SRT board.
Digital Economy and Society Ministry's WiFi demand draws flak
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 09/10/2019
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry's demand that all cafes store data passing through their WiFi connections has drawn flak from shop owners, especially small-scale operators, who said the measure would impose a financial burden on them, including server expense.
Panel votes for chemical ban
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 08/10/2019
» A four-party committee has unanimously voted for a ban on the use of three toxic farming chemicals, heaping pressure on the National Hazardous Substances Committee (NHSC), which has resisted an outright ban, to follow suit.
Commerce Ministry warns on prices
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 21/05/2019
» The Commerce Ministry is once again warning private hospitals of severe legal repercussions for overcharging patients, after several probes found that many medical facilities often mark up the prices of their medicines by as much as 900%.