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Songkran holiday in July possible
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/06/2020
» A long holiday in July is being considered to make up for the cancellation of Songkran festivities, if the Covid-19 situation allows it.
DR Congo reports fresh Ebola outbreak
AFP, Published on 01/06/2020
» KINSHASA - DR Congo reported a fresh Ebola outbreak in its northwest on Monday, the latest health emergency for a country already fighting an epidemic of the deadly fever in the east as well as a surging number of coronavirus infections.
Gilead: Remdesivir helped moderate patients improve
Reuters, Published on 01/06/2020
» Gilead Sciences Inc said on Monday its antiviral drug remdesivir showed improvement in patients with moderate Covid-19 in a late-stage study.
People head for movies, massage
Reuters, Published on 01/06/2020
» People took in a movie and enjoyed foot massages in a welcome return on Monday to some pampering and popular pastimes as coronavirus restrictions further eased and new infection numbers remained low.
New law requires cooling-off period before Chinese couples can divorce
Published on 01/06/2020
» China has passed a law establishing a cooling-off period for couples who want to dissolve their marriage in an effort to lower the country's soaring divorce rate.
Vaccine seen boosting medical tourism
Reuters, Published on 01/06/2020
» AYUTTHAYA: Momentum is building behind Thailand's push to create its own coronavirus vaccine, with more manpower and resources dedicated to the effort amid hopes it could boost medical tourism.
Farmers told to hand back toxic chemicals
Post Reporters, Published on 01/06/2020
» Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Mananya Thaiset on Monday warned farmers to return their stocks of herbicide paraquat and pesticide chlorpyrifos within 90 days now that the ban on the two chemicals is in effect.
1,000 Cambodian traders protest over border closure
Published on 01/06/2020
» SA KAEO: About 1,000 Cambodian traders have picketed at the Thai-Cambodian checkpoint in Ban Khlong Luek in Aranyaprathet district to protest against the prolonged border closure.
Quarantine hampers Phuket hotels' plans
Published on 01/06/2020
» The 14-day quarantine remains an obstacle for hotels in Phuket despite the provincial governor allowing them to resume services this month, while hoteliers in Koh Samui are hopeful for last-minute bookings after lockdown easing reached the third phase.
Thai stocks close highest since March 6
Reuters, Published on 01/06/2020
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand index and other Southeast Asian markets rose on Monday after US President Donald Trump left the trade deal with China intact despite escalating tensions over Hong Kong's autonomy, with signs of a gradual recovery in the Chinese economy also helping sentiment.