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Mass jab plan on schedule, says government
R May, Published on 26/05/2021
» The government insists it will be ready to launch a large-scale Covid-19 vaccination programme as promised from early June using AstraZeneca's vaccine.
Biden global tax proposal faces setback after Ireland objects
AFP, Published on 26/05/2021
» WASHINGTON - US President Joe Biden's push to get major economies to agree on a 15 percent minimum tax rate for multinational corporations has hit turbulence after Ireland's finance minister expressed "significant reservations" about the plan.
New rule makes GrabCar legal
Business, Mongkol Bangprapa, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk and Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 26/05/2021
» The government has approved a draft ministerial regulation that allows the use of personal cars for ride-hailing taxi service via apps, a boon for GrabCar drivers who have provided the service without proper legal status for years.
FTI warns against missing jab target
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/05/2021
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is warning the government against missing its target of securing 10 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines in June because shortages may affect the national inoculation plan.
B500bn to save economy
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/05/2021
» An executive decree allowing the Finance Ministry to borrow 500 billion baht to fight Covid-19 has come into effect and it is hoped it will stimulate economic growth in 2021-2022 by another 1.5%, according to Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
Moderna jabs ready 'in third quarter'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/05/2021
» The vaccine manufactured by US-based Moderna will be available for private buyers in Thailand in the third quarter of the year, according to the Private Hospital Association (PHA).
Senators take aim at vaccine rollout plan
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 26/05/2021
» Senators yesterday called on the government to improve its vaccine distribution plan as the third wave of the coronavirus pandemic shows no sign of abating.
Covid hits rental, spurs website
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 26/05/2021
» The recent Covid-19 wave blew away rental residential demand in some cluster locations but boosted a growth of 50% for a website for purchase and rental, according to property portal website DDproperty.com.
DES to mull funding options for remote study plan
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 26/05/2021
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry's efforts to provide free mobile internet packages for students to support their online study has hit a snag as it cannot draw money from the Digital Fund because this subsidy is not included in the fund's stated purpose.
Buddhism and Nepali-Thai ties
Oped, Ganesh Prasad Dhakal, Published on 26/05/2021
» Today is the most important day for followers of Buddhism all over the world. According to the Lunar calendar, today is full moon day, which coincides with the birthday, enlightenment day and passing day of Gautama Buddha. Different countries celebrate this day in different names but the essence and importance of the day is similar. Thai people celebrate today as Visakha Bucha Day whereas Nepali people celebrate it as Buddha Jayantee. The United Nations celebrates today as Day of Vesak. In recognition of Buddhism's contribution to world peace and harmony, the United Nations recognised in the year 1999, "the Day of Vesak". Such recognition is a matter of pride for all of us.