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Court rejects govt Hopewell petition
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/08/2021
» The Central Administrative Court has rejected a petition lodged by transport authorities seeking a retrial of the 2019 ruling by the Supreme Administrative Court in the "Hopewell saga".
Hospitals 'should be allowed to import jabs'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/08/2021
» A doctor who lost his parents and sister to the coronavirus is urging the government to allow private parties, such as the Private Hospital Association, to directly import vaccines from manufacturers.
Empty talk stokes unrest
Oped, Editorial, Published on 14/08/2021
» The ongoing anti-government street protests which have, at times, turned violent are a testament to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's ultimate failure in fostering national reconciliation, a promise he made when overthrowing a democratically elected government back in 2014.
Demand for antigen test kits soaring
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/08/2021
» Demand for rapid antigen test kits is soaring in the industrial sector as more than 1,000 factories need to conduct Covid-19 tests on their workers to contain the virus spread, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Govt warned over AZ jab export curbs
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/08/2021
» A legal expert on Friday warned the government it would face a backlash if it bowed to pressure to curb exports of the AstraZeneca vaccine to ease supply shortages at home.
Police warn against more protests
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/08/2021
» Anti-government protesters are planning more demonstrations for Sunday in Bangkok and some other provinces.
Curbs 'needed' to flatten curve
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/08/2021
» The government will decide on Monday whether to extend lockdown measures further as daily infections continue to soar, with an estimated 60,000–70,000 new daily cases predicted for next month unless curbs stay in place.
GPO to buy 8.5m Chinese testing kits
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/08/2021
» The Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO) will proceed with its plan to procure 8.5 million sets of Chinese-made antigen test kits (ATKs) from the bid winner, saying the equipment meets quality standards and the bidding process is transparent.
Court injunction allows Thaicom to utilise slots
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 14/08/2021
» The Central Administrative Court has issued an injunction that enables SET-listed Thaicom to continue using satellite orbital slots for 10 satellite network filings, including those used by the Thaicom 7 and 8 satellites, after the company's satellite operating concession ends on Sept 10.
Lull prompts schools to axe exams
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/08/2021
» A number of schools in Bangkok have begun to suspend exams in favour of other assessment formats, after prolonged disruption to student learning brought on by the current pandemic.