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2 more cases?
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2 more cases?

Thailand has detected two more potential cases of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 in two unvaccinated Thai women returning from Nigeria.

8 Dec 2021 46
Thailand

Fewer than 4,000 new Covid cases for second day

Thailand logged 38 more Covid-19 fatalities and 3,618 new cases during the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry announced on Wednesday morning.

8 Dec 2021
Fewer than 4,000 new Covid cases for second day
Thailand

Jailed

The Supreme Court sentences construction tycoon Premchai Karnasuta to a prison term of three years and two months for hunting in Thungyai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary nearly four years ago.

8 Dec 2021 49
Jailed
Thailand

Lockdown 'unlikely'

Another Covid-19 lockdown is unlikely despite the emergence of the Omicron coronavirus variant, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha insisted.

8 Dec 2021 38
Lockdown 'unlikely'
Thailand

PM firm over protest group's treatment

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha insists that the police had no choice but to disperse a group of protesters outside Government House on Monday night.

8 Dec 2021 73
PM firm over protest group's treatment
Thailand

Union slams plan to shut old station

The State Railway Workers' Union of Thailand is mounting fierce resistance against the Transport Ministry's plan to shut down Hua Lamphong station.

8 Dec 2021 30
Union slams plan to shut old station
Thailand

Harmful levels

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's pollution centre reported a rise in the concentration of fine particulate matter measuring 2.5 microns (PM2.5).

8 Dec 2021 15
Harmful levels
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COVID-19 OUTBREAK

Last updated: Dec 08, 2021 at 00:50 hrs.
  • Total cases:2,152,384
  • Recovered:2,067,149
  • New cases:+3,618
  • Deaths:21,033
  • Rank:24

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  • EXCHANGE RATE
  • WEATHER
  • SET
  • FUEL PRICE
  • GOLD PRICE

EXCHANGE RATE

Currency/Baht
Buy (Baht)
Sell (Baht)
EUR
37.4488
38.2124
GBP
43.9946
44.8947
HDK
4.2598
4.3425
Currency/Baht
Buy (Baht)
Sell (Baht)
JPY
29.2065
29.9328
USD
33.3646
33.7102
CNY
5.2112
5.3469
Source: Bank of thailand (9 Dec 2021)
  • Bangkok Sunny
    21° /31°
  • Phuket Cloudy
    25° /33°
  • Surat Thani Cloudy
    21° /33°
  • Pattaya Cloudy
    22° /29°
  • Chiang Mai Sunny
    16° /30°
  • Kanchanaburi Sunny
    19° /29°
SET
1,618.36
+9.08
SET50
964.44
+6.48
SET100
2,206.08
+14.59
sSET
1,061.76
+4.34
SETCLMV
1,018.17
+1.52
SETHD
1,135.38
+11.84
SETTHSI
1,015.05
+6.05
Source: settrade.com (9 Dec 2021)
Type
Baht/Litre
GASOHOL 91
29.68
GASOHOL 95
29.95
GASOHOL E20
28.44
Type
Baht/Litre
GASOHOL E85
22.99
DIESEL
27.84
NGV
15.59
Source : PTT (9 Dec 2021)
BUY ฿
SELL ฿
BAR (1 BAHT WEIGHT, 96.5%)
28,300.00
28,400.00
ORNAMENT (1 BAHT WEIGHT, 96.5%)
27,788.28
28,900.00
Source: GoldTraders (8 Dec 2021)

EXCHANGE RATE

Currency/Baht
Buy (Baht)
Sell (Baht)
EUR
37.4488
38.2124
GBP
43.9946
44.8947
HDK
4.2598
4.3425
JPY
29.2065
29.9328
USD
33.3646
33.7102
CNY
5.2112
5.3469
Source: Bank of thailand (9 Dec 2021)

WEATHER

  • Bangkok
    21° /31°
  • Phuket
    25° /33°
  • Surat Thani
    21° /33°
  • Pattaya
    22° /29°
  • Chiang Mai
    16° /30°
  • Kanchanaburi
    19° /29°

SET

SET
1,618.36
+9.08
SET50
964.44
+6.48
SET100
2,206.08
+14.59
sSET
1,061.76
+4.34
SETCLMV
1,018.17
+1.52
SETHD
1,135.38
+11.84
SETTHSI
1,015.05
+6.05
Source: settrade.com (9 Dec 2021)

FUEL PRICE

Type
Baht/Litre
GASOHOL 91
29.68
GASOHOL 95
29.95
GASOHOL E20
28.44
GASOHOL E85
22.99
DIESEL
27.84
NGV
15.59
Source: PTT (9 Dec 2021)

GOLD PRICE

BAR (1 BAHT WEIGHT, 96.5%)
BUY ฿ 28,300.00
SELL ฿ 28,400.00
ORNAMENT (1 BAHT WEIGHT, 96.5%)
BUY ฿ 27,788.28
SELL ฿ 28,900.00
Source: GoldTraders (8 Dec 2021)

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Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit presents Art de Noël

Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit presents Art de Noël

This year, Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit has a stellar line-up of events curated for you that will fill you with nostalgia and joy and is sure to delight every member of the family. You are in for a gourmet treat with scintillating live music and entertainment. Bring your little ones in for Christmas story readings with Santa, stroll through our Christmas Markets to pick up thoughtful gifts, listen to carols sung by the talented young children from Wannawit School, whom we have partnered with to support them in the spirit of Christmas this season.

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Their Majesties lay foundation stone
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Their Majesties lay foundation stone

Their Majesties the King and Queen lay the foundation stone for a statue of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great at a new public park in Dusit district of Bangkok under construction in honour of the late king on Sunday. (Photos by Arnun Cholmahatrakool)

5 Dec 2021
Majestic art works
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Majestic art works

Sculptures and pictures of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great are on display at an exhibition held in honour of the late king at Two Pacific Place on Sukhumvit Road. Works of art from more than 200 artists highlight King Rama IX’s tireless and selfless devotion to help his people, as well as his artistic talent as composer, painter and photographer. (Photos by Wichan Charoenkiatpakul)

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