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The leading Covid-19 vaccines manufacturers around the world are pumping out the needed vaccines as the world of 7.8 billion people is in grave need for immunity to get back to normal life as soon as possible. A vaccination race has raised the global concern over the “vaccine nationalism” issue as the demand for vaccines […]
Read More Read MoreAccording to Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, China has confirmed that it has approved exports of its COVID-19 vaccines to Thailand. China has registered the vaccines for emergency use and Thailand is also ready to do the same, he added. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Tuesday that Thailand will […]
Read More Read MoreThe government has worked with a Dutch environmental organization Ocean Cleanup to intercept rubbish from the Chao Phraya River before it enters the ocean to help tackle Thailand’s growing marine debris problem. Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) Director-General Sopon Thongdee said the “Interceptor” was deployed in Thailand and integrated it into the country’s […]
Read More Read MoreOne dose of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine provides sustained protection against COVID-19 for at least three months and cuts transmission of the virus by two-thirds, according to research. Analysis of fresh data from three trials found that the first shot conferred on average 76% protection against symptomatic infections from three weeks until 90 days, and reduced […]
Read More Read MoreThe Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) believes Thailand still has a chance to see 2.5-2.6% economic growth this year if the ongoing outbreak ends within March. FTI still hopes to see economic growth at 2.5-2.6% FTI vice-chairman Kriangkrai Tiannukul said food processing should be the first industry the public and private sectors must deal with […]
Read More Read MorePhu Kradueng National Park in Loei province will reopen on February 1 after being closed to visitors since January 5 to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Park Director Samret Phusaensri said tourists must follow preventive measures, including pre-registering via QUEQ application, checking in and out on ThaiChana platform, having their ID card scanned, passing thermal […]
Read More Read MoreBangkok Expressway and Metro (BEM) has installed tap-and-scan points on the Si Rat-Outer Ring Road Expressway and the Udon Ratthaya Expressway (Bang Pa-in-Pak Kret). Contactless payment can be made with a Visa debit or credit card (PayWave enabled) or a Mastercard (Paypass enabled) from Friday onwards. The procedure is simple and convenient: stop at the […]
Read More Read MoreFive million people have signed up for the government’s Rao Chana COVID-19 payout campaign, in the first half day since the opening of online registration. More people can still sign up until 12th February, with every person meeting the criteria to receive the payout without any quota limit. The Ministry of Finance this morning opened […]
Read More Read MoreThe Export-Import Bank of Thailand (Exim Bank) plans to propose a loan measure to the Finance Ministry early next month to help crippled airlines retain staff. Exim Bank President Pisit Serewiwattana said the proposal aims to beef up liquidity for these airlines by offering financial liquidity through loans. He said the amount of loans will […]
Read More Read MoreThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will allow government agencies, private companies, farmers and the public to apply to grow hemp from January 29 after the Public Health Ministry removed the plant species from the category V narcotics list in November. FDA vice Secretary-General Supattra Boonserm said people can apply to grow hemp for commercial, […]
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