South Korea, Japan resume flights between capitals as Covid-19 eases
SEOUL: Flights between the capitals of South Korea and Japan resumed on Wednesday after being suspended for more than two years due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Wounded Myanmar villagers treated in Thailand
TAK: Myanmar villagers injured during fighting around Myawaddy town, near the border, between Myanmar government troops and Karen soldiers have been treated by Thai officials in Trat's Phop Phra district.
Bitcoin struggles as ‘final washout’ possible
Bitcoin stayed just over US$20,000 on Wednesday, with its inability to gain upward traction fueling concern among analysts of further declines.
Travellers reminded cannabis illegal in other countries in the region
The Thai embassy in Seoul has warned people going from Thailand to South Korea that cannabis and cannabis-based products are illegal there and carry stiff jail terms, with deportation and the likelihood of being barred from future entry.
FDA approves use of Evusheld
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of Evusheld, a combination of long-acting antibodies, for prevention of Covid-19, FDA director Paisal Dankhum said on Wednesday.
2,569 new Covid cases, 14 more deaths
A sharp 45% rise in new coronavirus patient numbers on Tuesday, up from 1,761 on Monday, with covid-related deaths up from 13 to 14.
EU approves end of combustion engine sales by 2035
LUXEMBOURG: The European Union approved a plan to end the sale of vehicles with combustion engines by 2035 in Europe, the 27-member bloc announced early Wednesday, in a bid to reduce CO2 emissions to zero.
Factory output unexpectedly drops in May
Thailand's factory output unexpectedly dropped in May due mainly to supply shortages for manufacturing cars and some electronics products due to lockdowns in China's major port cities, the Ministry of Industry reported on Wednesday.
Sudden buffalo deaths being investigated
NAKHON PHANOM: Livestock officials are looking into the unexplained sudden deaths of four female buffaloes in That Phanom district on Tuesday afternoon.
Drug seizures on Mekong river bank
NAKHON PHANOM: Combined patrols of the navy's Mekong Riverine Unit and local security officials seized a total of 1.4 million methamphetamine pills and 482 kilogrammes of dried marijuana in That Phanom and Tha Uthen districts on Monday night.
Thailand a customer experience leader
Strategic application of a hybrid customer experience (CX) is a key to better serving customers and increasing their loyalty, according to Infobip, a cloud communications platform that helps businesses build connected customer experiences.
Singapore daily covid infections highest since March
Singapore reported its highest number of daily Covid-19 infections in more than 3 months on Tuesday, according to the Ministry of Health’s website.
Philippine news site Rappler ordered to shut down
A Philippine news site co-founded by Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa has been ordered to shut down, the company said Wednesday, a day before President Rodrigo Duterte -- its arch-nemesis -- leaves office.
Government greenlights potash mine
The cabinet on Tuesday gave the Asia Pacific Potash Corporation (APPC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Italian-Thai Development Plc, permission to embark on a 36-billion-baht potash mining project in Udon Thani.
Buses to cut back services over costs
Almost 50 companies running interprovincial buses will reduce their operations on routes nationwide starting July 1, due to high fuel costs, according to the Thai Bus Business Association.
Google's new California offices bank on in-person work
MOUNTAIN VIEW: Roofs coated with canopy-like solar panels and indoor spaces awash in sunlight: Google has bet big on in-person work with its sprawling new Silicon Valley offices.
Thailand confident of qualifying
Thailand begin their third and final week of the preliminary round of the 2022 FIVB Volleyball Women's Nations League against South Korea in Bulgaria on Wednesday.
Port bring in Englishman Cooper to revive fortunes
Port have appointed Scott Cooper as coach, the Thai League 1 club said on Tuesday.
GH Bank gives nod to diversity
State-run Government Housing Bank (GH Bank) is letting LGBTQ+ couples jointly take out a mortgage loan, said bank president Chatchai Sirilai.
Chadchart wants funding for scout uniforms
An order by the Interior Ministry for provinces to hand out boy scout and girl guide uniforms to children in need should come with funds to finance the giveaway.
