Category archives: In The News

One 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…

The 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…

Phu 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…

Bangkok 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…

Five 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…

Phuket governor Narong Woonciew has agreed to relax 14-day quarantine measures for visitors from Bangkok and 20 other provinces. He said visitors from these provinces are required to strictly follow strict measures under the new normal, including wearing masks, avoiding crowds and observing their health. However, travellers from the 7…