Covid-19
Thailand discovers four new cases of coronavirus in state quarantine on Thursday
Thailand’s government on Thursday said that it had discovered four new cases of coronavirus in the last 24 hours.The new discoveries bring the total number of cases up to 3,236.Of the four cases, two came from the United Arab...
Current Affairs
Developing: Cabinet economics team officially resigns paving way for cabinet reshuffle
Thailand’s economic team led by Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak and Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana resigned from their posts on Thursday paving the way for a cabinet reshuffle.Also resigning were Minister of Energy Sontirat Sontijirawong, Minister of Education...
Current Affairs
New anti-government hashtag trends on Twitter after two activists were captured by Rayong police
A new anti-government hashtag, #ตํารวจระยองอุ้มประชาชน (Rayong police abducts its citizens), is now trending on Twitter after the arrest of two young protesters in Rayong calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-Ocha ahead of his visit to the...
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China suspends air routes from Thailand after positive covid tests, airlines say no passengers disembarked in Thailand
The Civil Aviation Administration of China has suspended two air routes from Thailand to China after several passengers tested positive for coronavirus upon landing.The two routes, a Thai Lion Air route operating from Bangkok - Don Muang to...
Current Affairs
Four ministry officials resign from positions
Four ministers will resign from their ministerial posts, local reports said on Wednesday. Reports said Somkid Jatusripitak, the deputy prime minister in charge of economic affairs, will lead members of his economic team collectively known as “the Four Kuman” to...
Current Affairs
Oppositions ask PM to show more accountability after Rayong scandal
Members of the opposition said on Wednesday that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha should be more accountable after his administration’s mistakes led to a possible outbreak in two major cities. Anusorn Iamsa-ard, the spokesperson for the Pheu Thai Party, and Surin...
Current Affairs
Ministry of Foreign Affairs details new regulations for diplomats; citizens of Rayong undergo mass testing on Wednesday
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs details new regulations in an official letter for diplomatic missions in Thailand on Wednesday following the Rayong scandal.The letter was addressed to all diplomatic missions, consular representatives and international organizations (DCIOs) in Thailand. It said...
Covid-19
Thailand discovers five new cases of coronavirus in state quarantine on Wednesday
Thailand’s government said on Wednesday that it had discovered five new cases of coronavirus in the last 24 hours, all in state quarantine. The new discoveries bring the total number of cases up to 3,232 cases.Of the five, two are...
