9,351 new Covid cases, 56 more deaths
There were 9,351 new Covid-19 cases and 56 more fatalities recorded during the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry announced on Sunday morning.
Govt talks up new, 'more efficient' Thailand Pass
The Foreign Affairs Ministry is rolling out a campaign to promote the use of the new Thailand Pass system which will replace certificates of entry (COE) for visitors to Thailand when the country reopens on Nov 1.
Big storms prompt dam discharges
Some major dams have been told to discharge water to make room for heavy rain expected from an upcoming storm this week, according to the Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR).
Clusters prompt Nov 1 fears
Chiang Mai has reported a rise in its daily Covid-19 caseloads fuelled by the recent detection of new infection clusters.
Subsidies shore up SMEs ahead of Nov 1
More than 5,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) joined a government subsidy programme to help them retain employees on the first day of registration on Wednesday, said Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin.
Moderna jabs set for Nov 5
ZP Therapeutics, a division of Zuellig Pharma and the official partner of Moderna in Thailand, has confirmed the first shipment of 560,000 doses of the Moderna vaccine will arrive in Thailand by Nov 5.
Long-weekend crowds throng Sangkhla Buri
KANCHANABURI: Tourists flocked to Sangkhla Buri on Saturday, with most hotels and resorts in the district witnessing impressive occupancy over the long holiday weekend after months in the doldrums because of Covid-19.
Moderna shots to arrive in 2 weeks
First lot of 500,000 Moderna Covid jabs will arrive in two weeks, raising the question of how they will be allocated between the two buyers.
Ubolratana Dam discharges stepped up
KHON KAEN: Authorities on Saturday began increasing the discharge rate from the Ubolratana Dam, where water volume has exceeded the reservoir's capacity.
