5,238 new Covid cases, 40 more deaths
Thailand had 40 more Covid-19 fatalities and 5,238 new cases during the previous 24 hours, with another 3,445 positive results from antigen tests.
Preserving traditions
A school in Talat Phlu is working hard to save the centuries-old culture and heritage of the neighbourhood.
Vending machines the way forward
Vending machines have become a new distribution channel popular with Thai consumers as well as a novel tool for companies to launch a business as they generate good sales.
Smear sparks poll unrest fear
The final stretch of the Bangkok governor campaign is heating up with the front-running candidate smeared with a scare tactic last employed in 2013.
Desperate for change
As Bangkok prepares for the first governor's election in almost a decade, the new officeholder will face a daunting list of demands for reforms and solutions to chronic problems.
Fewest daily Covid cases since Jan 6 announced Sunday
Sunday Covid bulletin: 6,094 daily cases, the fewest since Jan 6, and 51 new fatalities; 39% of the population has now received at least one booster vaccine shot.
New marina plan eyes big spenders
The Transport Ministry will conduct a feasibility study into a marine development project in Chon Buri as part of the country's efforts to boost revenues through tourism.
Net lift: art and badminton combine to help ex-prisoners
The Thailand Institute of Justice (TIJ) has teamed up with the Badminton Association of Thailand (BAT) to organise an art exhibition aimed at supporting ex-prisoners in their return to society.
Local leaders pledge to fight minor-party push to reform admin law in House
The Progressive Movement is drumming up support for its campaign for constitutional amendments aimed at reforming clauses relating to decentralisation but the president of the kamnan and village chiefs association said the proposal is radical and divisive.
Spraying deemed 'pointless' against Covid
Spraying disinfectant has become a symbol of China’s anti-Covid campaign, but the benefits are questionable, with one expert calling the practice “absolutely pointless”.
Prinn faces new indecency charge
Police will summon embattled former Democrat deputy leader Prinn Panitchpakdi to acknowledge a charge of indecent exposure next week.
6,736 new Covid cases, 54 more deaths
Thailand had 54 more Covid-19 fatalities and 6,736 new cases during the previous 24 hours, with another 6,651 positive results from antigen tests.
Biden hails 'new era' of US-Asean ties at first summit in Washington
The US president said a first summit in Washington with Asean leaders marked the launch of a "new era" in the relationship between the United States and the 10-nation bloc.
Hoteliers downbeat over long weekend
Tourism operators received a lukewarm response to the four-day holiday this weekend as the economic downturn derails travel decisions.
Prayut meets with overseas Thais, shrugs off political concerns
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha disregarded calls for him to step down and said he is doing what's best for the country, in comments made on Thursday to overseas Thais during his visit to the United States.
7,779 new Covid cases, 56 more deaths
The downtrend continues, with fewer confirmed new infections on Thursday, but the daily coronavirus-related death toll remains in the 50s.
BoT continues to ease forex regulations
The central bank is persevering in its commitment to relax foreign exchange regulations to stabilise the exchange rate in the longer term.
Climate-smart rice farming a win-win
New LLL technology signals greener pastures for struggling rice farmers, boosting revenue while giving Mother Nature a break.
Biden makes $150m commitment to Asean leaders
Joe Biden has promised to spend $150 million on infrastructure, security, pandemic preparedness and other efforts in the US-Asean summit in Washington.
'We're open for business'
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will use the Asean-US Special Summit in Washington, DC, to tell the world that Thailand is ready to welcome international travellers back with open arms.
