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Thailand bans travel from 8 African countries
Online Reporters, Published on 27/11/2021
» Thailand will ban entry of people travelling from eight African countries it designated as high-risk for the new omicron coronavirus variant, a senior health official said on Saturday.
Travel curbs go global: Virus Update
Bloomberg News, Published on 27/11/2021
» The World Health Organization and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control said a new strain discovered by South African researchers is a "variant of concern" as global markets swooned at the prospect of a setback in the fight against the coronavirus.
EEC touts prudence of PPP projects
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 27/11/2021
» Four key infrastructure projects in the flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) are saving the state significant amounts of money because of their public-private partnership (PPP) funding, in addition to offering a net return of more than 200 billion baht for the government, according to the EEC Office.
US health panel says Merck pill can prevent grave Covid infections
AFP, Published on 27/11/2021
» WASHINGTON - An anti-Covid pill developed by Merck has proved effective in treating the disease, the US Food and Drug Administration said Friday in a much-awaited preliminary report.
Djokovic-led Serbia down Austria in Davis Cup opener
AFP, Published on 27/11/2021
» PARIS - Novak Djokovic sped past Austria's Dennis Novak as Serbia thumped Austria 3-0 in their Davis Cup opening match at Innsbruck on Friday.
New Covid alarm sounds
News, Bangkok Post and agencies, Published on 27/11/2021
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has warned Thais to avoid travelling to countries where a new Covid-19 variant first detected in South Africa has been found.
Excise tax on salty foods proposed
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/11/2021
» The government is inching towards the introduction of an excise tax on salty, processed foods, says Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
Nightlife industry closed until Jan 16
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/11/2021
» Night entertainment venues will not be allowed to open before Jan 16 as the government has extended the emergency decree for another two months, the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) confirmed on Friday.
Cannabis inhibits cancer cells in early tests
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/11/2021
» Extracts of local cannabis strains have been found in a lab that can suppress cancer cells, the Department of Medical Sciences said.
Survey: 40% of SMEs face high risk of closure
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/11/2021
» As many as 40% of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face a high risk of closure because of tight liquidity and higher operation costs, according to the latest study by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).