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More Than 400 Indian Delegates In Thailand To Promote Indo-Thai Ties
India will celebrate 75 years of diplomatic ties with Thailand through a festival in Bangkok, themed on India's northeast. The second edition of North East India Festival will be organised on July 30 and 31 in the Thai capital.
In a bid…
Thai govt on high monkeypox alert
Thailand is considering raising further its health alert for monkeypox by listing it as a so-called "serious communicable disease", after the viral disease was classified as a new public health emergency worthy of international concern.…
Thailand and US ink deals for stronger ties during Blinken’s visit to Bangkok
Thailand and the US on Sunday (July 10) signed two deals to deepen their cooperation during the visit of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to Bangkok.
"Our countries share the same goal, a free, open, interconnected, prosperous,…
Thai party led by ex-banker pushes economic ills as key poll issues
With less than a year to go for the Thai general elections, a new political party led by a former investment banker is pushing the high cost of living and other ills plaguing the economy as key poll issues in its bid to emerge as a…
Top virologist says number of Covid-19 cases in Thailand 10 times higher than reported
The actual number of Covid-19 infections must be 10 times higher than reported by the Public Health Ministry as most patients develop mild symptoms, top virologist Yong Poovorawan said on Sunday (June 26).
Thailand recorded 2,378…
Thaksin family scion is top choice of Thais in survey for PM job
Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra, is the top choice of voters to lead the Southeast Asian nation after it holds general elections in less than a year, according to an opinion poll.
Paetongtarn,…
Thailand’s employment rate expected to spike following eased restrictions
Now that Covid-19 restrictions are easing in Thailand, the country’s employment rate is expected to spike this year. The managing director of JobsDB, a job search platform, said the platform expects Thailand’s employment rate to jump by…
Thailand at risk of fuel shortages with imported gas too pricey
Thailand is curbing imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) due to surging prices, potentially putting the country at risk of fuel shortages.
State-run importers cut purchases of LNG from the spot market because of skyrocketing prices and…
Today is the longest day of the year in Thailand
The sun will reign over the sky for almost 13 hours today in Thailand, making today (June 21) the longest day of the year. The extended sunlight hours mark the beginning of the summer season in the entire Northern Hemisphere, formally known…
Thailand to restrict marijuana use to those aged 20 and above after complaints
Thailand's government will issue rules to limit marijuana and hemp access to people at least 20 years of age, after the decriminalization of cannabis since June 9 sparked many complaints.
Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister Anutin…