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Asean+3 declares war on virus
News, Bangkok Post, Published on 15/04/2020
» Asean and its Plus three dialogue partners -- China, Japan and South Korea -- have agreed in principle to setting up a joint fund to combat the coronavirus pandemic following a virtual summit, government spokeswoman Narumon Pinyosinwat said on Tuesday.
Northeast residents oppose 6th Laos dam project
News, Bangkok Post, Published on 13/05/2020
» Thai residents living in eight northeastern provinces along the Mekong River are opposed to Laos' plans to construct a new hydropower dam on the Mekong River over fears it will threaten the river system, where seasonal flooding supports fisheries and regional agriculture.
Committee to weigh up Asia-Pacific pact
News, Bangkok Post, Published on 27/05/2020
» The cabinet has agreed to set up a panel to consider whether Thailand should sign up to a controversial Asia-Pacific trade agreement, amid widespread concerns doing so may harm the agriculture industry.
Cambodia to probe activist 'abduction'
News, Bangkok Post, Published on 10/06/2020
» Cambodian police yesterday said they will investigate the case of a Thai activist who disappeared from the streets of Phnom Penh, denying any involvement in what rights group claimed was an "abduction".
Govt backs 'monkey business'
News, Bangkok Post, Published on 06/07/2020
» The Commerce Ministry, coconut farmers and monkey school owners have dismissed claims by an animal rights group that monkeys trained to pick coconuts were maltreated and announced plans to take foreign diplomats on a visit to see the monkeys at work for themselves.
PM in war of words as FB threatens lawsuit
News, Bangkok Post, Published on 26/08/2020
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday insisted Facebook must abide by Thai law and that he was not fazed by the social media giant's threat to sue the government for blocking access to accounts deemed defamatory to the monarchy.
Police nab student president
News, Bangkok Post, Published on 02/09/2020
» Police arrested a student leader on Tuesday as part of a continued crackdown against political activists who helped organise an anti-government protest in July.
Alert for migrants buying up fever pills
News, Bangkok Post, Published on 28/09/2020
» The Department of Disease Control is urging pharmacies nationwide -- particularly in provinces along the Myanmar border -- to keep an eye out for migrant workers who buy suspiciously large amounts of pain and fever medications as a part of its effort to prevent the spread of Covid-19 in the country.
Thailand to make, supply Covid jab by AstraZeneca
News, Bangkok Post, Published on 14/10/2020
» Thailand has agreed to manufacture and supply AstraZeneca's experimental Covid-19 vaccine domestically and for other nations in the region, the British and Thai governments said.
Pfizer breakthrough boosts Thai project
News, Bangkok Post, Published on 11/11/2020
» Thailand stands to gain from an information-sharing agreement with Pfizer/BioNTech after preliminary results showing its latest Covid-19 vaccine candidate is 90% effective made headlines around the world on Monday.