7,122 new Covid cases, 12 more deaths
The local infection rate is rising, in line with the global trend, but daily coronavirus-related deaths remain low, a senior health official says.
Drug code sows cannabis confusion
Plant remains a tightly controlled substance despite legal amendments.
Talks aim for solution to stalled orbital slots
Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn plans to hold discussions with the telecom regulator and security agencies to come up with a resolution that paves the way for some satellite orbital slots being allocated to National Telecom (NT) to be used for security purpose and public interest.
Ministry pushes for Test & Go redux
The expected resumption of the Test & Go tourism scheme in February should allow the country to attract at least 8 million tourists this year - Tourism and Sports Ministry.
Omicron out-muscles Delta as cases surge
Bangkok has surpassed 10,000 new cases since the beginning of the latest Covid-19 wave as the Omicron variant is now accounting for around 90% of all new infections.
DSI submits extra info on 'Billy' case
The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has submitted additional information relating to the disappearance of Karen rights activist Porlajee "Billy" Rakchongcharoen to the Office of the Attorney-General (OAG), which the office needs for further legal action.
Anutin looks to delist pot
The Public Health Ministry will on Wednesday propose to totally delist cannabis from the narcotics list, paving the way for households to grow the plant legally.
Govt to lower Covid alert, ease curbs as infections slow
Covid restrictions are set to ease, with a lowered alert level, changes to colour-code zones, expansion of sandbox provinces and revival of Test & Go entry all under discussion.
Cabinet approves visa changes to woo wealthy foreigners
The cabinet approves visa changes to attract affluent foreigners for lengthy stays, targeting the rich, retirees, remote workers and skilled professionals.
6,397 new Covid cases, 18 more deaths
The daily coronavirus-related death toll is up, to 18 from 13 last reported, and they were all in the senior age group, 70-93 years.
Thailand 16th among Google removal rank
Thailand has made 1,147 requests for Google to take down content since 2011 with 95.2% related to government criticism -- the highest rate in the world.
Property developers want tax reductions to be extended
Real estate developers are calling for an extension of the 90% reduction in the rate of the land and building tax as the impact on the sector remains severe.
Anutin backs restoring Test & Go as Omicron fears ease
Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will propose restoring the Test & Go programme to win back overseas visitors and accelerate the economic recovery.
Subsidy slashed amid tepid travel
The Tourism and Sports Ministry will reduce the budget for the "Tour Teaw Thai" tour package subsidy programme, while slashing the scheme's projected tour packages from a million to 200,000 amid weak demand.
Booster mix effective against Omicron, study shows
Topping up full doses of Covid vaccines like Sinovac and AstraZeneca with an mRNA Pfizer booster shot produces high immunity against both Delta and Omicron, says the government.
EEC investment forecast sees dramatic decline ahead
Infrastructure investment in the government's flagship Eastern Economic Corridor during 2022-2026 is estimated at only 398 billion baht.
Govt to help dropouts return to school
The government has launched a project to encourage children who dropped out of school to return and finish their education.
PPRP loses South by-elections
The Palang Pracharath Party's (PPRP) failure to capture two House seats in Sunday's by-elections in Chumphon and Songkhla has prompted questions over whether the ruling party, which only just recently made inroads with voters in the South, is on the way out of government.
Govt mulls resuming quarantine-free travel programme
The government may revive the quarantine-free visa programme for vaccinated travellers from abroad, as fears of a new wave of Omicron-driven Covid cases recede.
Second Omicron-related death
An 84-year-old unvaccinated woman with terminal lung cancer is Thailand's second Omicron-related death.
