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Lethal politics

A woman running for municipal mayor shot dead and three other candidates and a kamnan wounded during a funeral at a temple in Ratchaburi. The suspect is a provincial councillor.

11:35 20

Thailand

New Covid death

Pathum Thani market claims new fatality as Samut Sakhon leads tally of just 42 new Covid-19 cases Tuesday, most from hospitals; accumulated caseload now 26,073 with 84 deaths.

11:39 59

Thailand

Prayut backs cops

The prime minister defends the way police handled the anti-government rally on Sunday, insisting crowd-control measures were in compliance with international standards.

04:00 134

Thailand

Blame dismissed

Researchers said the coronavirus found in a horseshoe bat population in Chachoengsao last year is not a strain that is transmissible to humans.

05:00 46

Thailand

Cabinet reshuffle

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha stressed he has the final say when it comes to the cabinet reshuffle.

04:49 25

Thailand

Union rips THAI move

The labour union of Thai Airways International (THAI) is protesting changes to the ailing flag carrier's employment contracts.

06:00 10

Business

Crypto furore

SEC is backing off its draft plan to require a 1-million-baht minimum annual income and other requirements for cryptocurrency investors.

04:02 17

most recent

Achievement

She has successfully promoted gender equality and improved status of women in Taiwan.

World's women leaders

Tsai Ing-wen

Taiwan President

“ Let everyone be able to freely love and pursue happiness. ”

Achievement

She has encouraged and promoted democracy and peaceful political reform in Myanmar.

World's women leaders

Aung San Suu Kyi

Politician: Myanmar

“ Burmese people have to live in Thailand as guests, and as such, the hosts will respect the guests. ”

Achievement

She became New Zealand’s most popular prime minister in a century, according to a poll, thanks to her Covid-19 response that made the country among the most successful in curbing the spread of the disease.

World's women leaders

Jacinda Ardern

Prime Minister of New Zealand

“ It takes courage and strength to be empathetic, and I’m very proudly an empathetic and compassionate leader. ”

Thailand situation

Total cases:26,073
Recovered:25,420
Daily New Cases:42
Deaths:84
Rank:114

editor’s pick

Life

Brimming with talent

Scheduled for an online debut today, the 2021 Bangkok Illustration Fair (BKKIF) is an international platform through which local art talent can get their work recognised.

04:00

opinion

Editorial

Timebombs lie in wait

04:00 8
Thailand's dilemma in Myanmar crisis

04:00 10
Atiya Achakulwisut

The 'first shot' drama shows up a sickly govt

04:00 56

WEATHER
SET
FUEL PRICE
GOLD PRICE

Bangkok Sunny
24° /34°
Phuket Cloudy
25° /36°
Surat Thani Cloudy
21° /36°
Pattaya Cloudy
27° /33°
Chiang Mai Sunny
18° /36°
Kanchanaburi Sunny
21° /36°

SET

1,503.36

+2.44

SET50

933.35

+0.41

SET100

2,112.43

+0.56

sSET

783.19

+10.55

SETCLMV

990.11

-1.24

SETHD

1,096.42

-2.05

SETTHSI

953.00

-2.17

Source: settrade.com (2 Mar 2021)

Type

Baht/Litre

GASOHOL 91

25.78

GASOHOL 95

26.05

GASOHOL E20

24.54

Type

Baht/Litre

GASOHOL E85

20.54

DIESEL

26.99

NGV

13.46

Source : PTT (2 Mar 2021)

BUY ฿

SELL ฿

BAR (1 BAHT WEIGHT, 96.5%)

24,700.00

24,800.00

ORNAMENT (1 BAHT WEIGHT, 96.5%)

24,256.00

25,300.00

Source: GoldTraders (2 Mar 2021)

WEATHER

Bangkok

24° /34°
Phuket

25° /36°
Surat Thani

21° /36°
Pattaya

27° /33°
Chiang Mai

18° /36°
Kanchanaburi

21° /36°

SET

SET

1,503.36

+2.44

SET50

933.35

+0.41

SET100

2,112.43

+0.56

sSET

783.19

+10.55

SETCLMV

990.11

-1.24

SETHD

1,096.42

-2.05

SETTHSI

953.00

-2.17

Source: settrade.com (2 Mar 2021)

FUEL PRICE

Type

Baht/Litre

GASOHOL 91

25.78

GASOHOL 95

26.05

GASOHOL E20

24.54

GASOHOL E85

20.54

DIESEL

26.99

NGV

13.46

Source: PTT (2 Mar 2021)

GOLD PRICE

BAR (1 BAHT WEIGHT, 96.5%)

BUY ฿ 24,700.00

SELL ฿ 24,800.00

ORNAMENT (1 BAHT WEIGHT, 96.5%)

BUY ฿ 24,256.00

SELL ฿ 25,300.00

Source: GoldTraders (2 Mar 2021)

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42 new Covid cases, 1 death

Thailand on Tuesday reported 42 new Covid-19 cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 26,073. One death was reported, increasing the total to 84.

13:15

Learning from news

Prayut defends cops over rally

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday defended police's handling of an anti-government rally on Sunday in front of the 1st Infantry Regiment barracks, King's Guard, insisting crowd-control measures were in compliance with international standards.

09:31

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First Covid jabs

Thailand rolls out Covid-19 vaccination on Sunday, with Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul becoming the first person who got the first shot of Sinovac vaccine.

28 Feb 2021 2

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Covid brings growth spurt to plant market

People spending more time at home because of the Covid-19 outbreak have been sprucing up their environments at Klong 15, one of the country's largest tree and decorative plant markets.

27 Feb 2021