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  • OPINION

    A Wuhan in the making?

    News, Editorial, Published on 21/03/2020

    » The Chinese government may have closed down the wet market in Wuhan where the coronavirus is believed to have originated. But in the heart of Bangkok, a "Wuhan in the making" continues to operate as usual at Chatuchak Weekend Market, where trade in wild animals has taken place for years.

  • OPINION

    Booster plans in disarray

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 06/01/2022

    » As the country is being hit by a new wave of coronavirus infections fuelled by the Omicron variant, the Prayut Chan-o-cha government must accelerate the booster rollout to better control the pandemic. Yet, this crucial mission is plagued with confusion.

  • OPINION

    Vaccine alone no cure for Covid's ills

    News, Editorial, Published on 11/07/2021

    » As strategic areas of the kingdom enter a new round of harsh restrictions over the recent spike in coronavirus infections tomorrow, one must remember that it is the people who will end up hurting the most, and it is up to all of us to help the kingdom recover from the Covid-19 pandemic.

  • OPINION

    New virus find a wake-up call

    News, Editorial, Published on 06/09/2020

    » Just one day after Thailand marked its milestone of being free of locally transmitted coronavirus infections for 100 days, a new case emerged, raising fears of a second wave with a possible cluster spread which may force the government to declare a lockdown.

  • OPINION

    Boxing clever not an option

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 06/06/2020

    » The management of the army-owned Lumpinee Boxing Stadium, which was the epicentre of many coronavirus infections in early March, were removed this week as recommended by an investigation panel.

  • OPINION

    Sealing virus loopholes

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 24/07/2020

    » As the country readies to welcome back migrant workers, state authorities are obliged to intensify measures to the maximum to seal the loopholes and prevent a second wave of coronavirus infections.

  • OPINION

    High time for curfew to go

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 22/05/2020

    » The country's performance in controlling the spread of coronavirus is quite impressive, with new daily infections hovering in the single digits, if any at all, for weeks now. This strong record has led to the gradual reopening of the country, with the first phase starting early this month to try to reignite the economic engine.

  • OPINION

    Too lax on Covid curbs?

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 06/01/2023

    » This Sunday, the Great Wall of Covid quarantine in China finally will be lifted, with millions of Chinese travellers set to make their first overseas trip in three years after an outbound travel ban that has been in place since January 2020.

  • OPINION

    End rule by decree

    News, Editorial, Published on 04/07/2022

    » Thailand has lifted many entry barriers for tourists, allowed people to remove face masks in open-air places, ended midnight closing of nightlife entertainment venues and let almost all activities resume.

  • OPINION

    Review water splash ban

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 31/03/2022

    » The upcoming Songkran holiday will usher in a nationwide exodus, with hundreds of thousands of people heading back to their hometowns. This is a golden opportunity for tourism business operators to cash in on the celebrations, which would typically involve water-splashing on the streets.

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