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New Covid variant mutations closely watched
Published on 16/01/2024
» Health authorities are closely monitoring reports of new mutations that could significantly increase the ability of the JN.1 variant of Covid-19, now becoming dominant in Thailand, to evade people’s immune systems.
Govt urged to further aid young mums
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 11/01/2024
» The problem of underage pregnancies can't be ignored amid national efforts addressing declining fertility rates, an expert in education and child development has said.
Power tariff capped at B4.20 a unit
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 10/01/2024
» The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has confirmed a decision to cap power tariffs at 4.20 baht per unit of electricity from this month until the end of April.
Srettha ‘just explained’ rate view to BoT
Published on 10/01/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin says he “just explained” his views on interest rates but gave no orders during a highly anticipated meeting on Wednesday with the head of the Bank of Thailand.
PM and central bank chief to meet Wednesday
Published on 09/01/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin says he will meet with Bank of Thailand Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput on Wednesday to discuss a range of issues, a day after prodding the central bank to consider lowering interest rates.
NGO slams new alcohol tax rates
News, Published on 08/01/2024
» Stop-Drink Network Thailand has slammed the cabinet's decision to radically lower taxes on wine and other alcoholic beverages in the name of tourism promotion, saying the government is trying to solve one problem by creating another.
Social, labour issues that dominated news in 2023
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 31/12/2023
» Making a top-five list of the most pressing labour and social issues of the year is no mean feat given that so much has taken place. That said, the Bangkok Post has summarised a handful of the most remarkable stories of 2023 for your reading pleasure.
PM unveils new plan to fight drug abuse
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/12/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Tuesday launched a new initiative aimed at reducing the harm caused by illicit drugs in front of ministers, state agencies and representatives from the public sector at Bitec Exhibition Hall in Bang Na.
FTI warns over hikes in minimum wage
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 13/12/2023
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has insisted that any increase in daily minimum wages must be decided by the tripartite wage committee.
Debt relief to ease woes of 10.3 million
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 13/12/2023
» The government announced an array of measures yesterday aimed at helping relieve the debt burden faced by around 10.3 million people with a combined debt value of 16 trillion baht, accounting for 90% of the country's GDP.