CEOs vow to speed up jabs rollout
The chief executives of 40 companies on Tuesday rallied behind the government by launching a campaign to expedite the procurement of vaccines and pull the country out of its economic malaise as soon as possible.
Rally outside embassy tells US to 'stop interfering'
Activists asked the US to stop interfering in Thailand's internal affairs and stop fuelling conflicts among groups of Thais with different political opinions.
Govt to punish patients who reject stays in field hospitals
The Public Health Ministry is considering taking legal action against a number of Covid-19 patients who refused to be transferred to field hospitals for treatment.
Phuket adds restrictions to curb virus
PHUKET: People from red-zone provinces will be required to show proof that they have received two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine before they will be allowed to enter the resort island, starting from Wednesday until April 30.
Hotels mull closing down for low season
The resurgence of Covid-19 is forcing hoteliers to consider temporarily closing down given the low income and poor demand from tourists.
FTI calls for alternative jab locations
The Federation of Thai Industries suggests the government use petrol stations and factories nationwide as vaccination locations to speed up the rollout.
Adverse symptoms in seven Sinovac recipients: Chula doctor
Seven people suffered from partial paralysis after receiving the Sinovac vaccine, a doctor from Chulalongkorn University said.
Banks to control asset quality
The Thai banking industry is expected to remain cautious in controlling asset quality amid economic turbulence brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Thailand adopts use of jab passports
The government has announced it will adopt the so-called vaccine passport, a certificate of vaccination, for use with Covid-19 vaccination in Thailand.
White ex-policeman Chauvin convicted of George Floyd's murder
MINNEAPOLIS - Sacked police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter Tuesday in the death of African-American George Floyd in a case that roiled the United States for almost a year, laying bare deep racial divisions.
Gulf prepares funding for InTouch
Gulf Energy Development has announced it is ready to apply for a short-term loan worth 150 billion baht to fund its acquisition of InTouch Holdings.
Thai returnees head home through Sadao checkpoint
SONGKHLA: A total of 119 Thai citizens returned home from Malaysia through Sadao immigration checkpoint on Monday, the province's public relations office announced on Tuesday.
Outbreak prompts record policy spend
Covid insurance, which was introduced last year, is proving to be popular, especially during the third wave as concerns mount over more contagious and deadly variants.
We put safety first: Prayut
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha defended the government's vaccination programme, insisting it had not been overly slow, nor unjustly favoured one producer over another.
Czechs threaten to expel all Russian diplomats
PRAGUE - The Czech Republic on Tuesday threatened to expel all Russian diplomats from Prague, accusing Moscow of orchestrating an "unprecedented terror attack" on Czech territory in 2014.
Mexican president gets Covid vaccine, says 'no risk'
MEXICO CITY - Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Tuesday received his first dose of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine and urged all senior citizens to be immunized, reassuring them it was safe.
Activist opposes Sorrayuth's news comeback bid
Activist Srisuwan Janya has petitioned the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) opposing former newscaster Sorrayuth Suthassanachinda’s plan to resume his role on Channel 3, saying it is against the news profession's ethical code to allow the former anchor to take a lead role in presenting news on air again.
Authorities to take advantage of early rainy season
The Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR) has been told to take advantage of the early arrival of the rainy season to stock up on water supply for next year's summer.
20 crew missing after Philippine ship runs aground in typhoon
A search was under way Tuesday for 20 crew members missing in the Philippines after their cargo ship ran aground while seeking shelter from rough waters churned up by a typhoon, the coast guard said.
