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Boost virus case finding
Oped, Editorial, Published on 30/07/2021
» As the country fights the coronavirus, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has expressed optimism in the pandemic situation, saying it will ease in four to six weeks, citing medical evidence.
Make merit, stay home
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 26/07/2021
» The Communicable Disease Committee in Chiang Mai ordered two more places to close last week due to the spread of Covid-19.
BMA wrong on tests
Oped, Editorial, Published on 16/07/2021
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) decision to conduct random, instead of blanket, Covid-19 tests on migrants at construction worker camps in the capital does not seem like a well-thought out idea and needs a review.
Why wasn't home isolation in the plan?
Oped, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 14/07/2021
» My children have Covid-19.
Crisis sees acclaimed response unravel
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 12/07/2021
» A doomed atmosphere, characterised by mixed feelings of despair, disappointment, anger, and frustration among many of us, seems to have engulfed society as Covid-19 infections and deaths from the virulent virus are rising by the day.
Spare the parks, if not the eateries
News, Editorial, Published on 04/07/2021
» With talk of a fourth wave fast approaching, one can understand the snap decision that was announced in the Royal Gazette a week ago that barred restaurant dine-ins. The government, medical experts and folk in uniform at the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) must be worried right now, if they can take such a drastic decision -- in what seems like a blink of an eye -- and which is now causing (even more) catastrophic effects on the economy.
Home alone info needed
Oped, Editorial, Published on 01/07/2021
» Another one of the nightmares of this Covid pandemic is finally on the horizon. The fearful prospect of the collapse of the Thai public health system as it faces the same dire conditions as those of Europe and the US last year, or more recently in India, has arrived -- where the number of Covid patients overwhelms the capacity of hospitals and medical staff.
Clarity key to virus fight
Oped, Editorial, Published on 26/06/2021
» In lieu of the total lockdown urged by leading doctors to curb the capital's current Covid-19 outbreak, the Prayut Chan-o-cha government and City Hall must make ensure all elements of society adhere to strong preventative measures.
Can we build back better by Oct 15?
News, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 22/06/2021
» By Oct 15, Buddha willing, Thailand will be ready to welcome visitors from abroad including domestic travellers. Last Wednesday, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha bet his political career and reputation on a pledge that Thailand will be back in business once again in four months' time.
Govt twists and squirms in jab blame game
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 15/06/2021
» A major hullabaloo is ongoing regarding the vaccine shortage. Yet, no-one can be held accountable. Isn't that a puzzling mystery?