Covid-19
Thailand finds no new coronavirus infections for the first time; global death toll marches towards 300,000 killed
The Thai government said on Wednesday that it had discovered no new cases of coronavirus infections."It is the first time since we began reporting that there have been no new infections," said government spokesman Dr Thaweesin Visanuyothin.The number...
Commentary
Opinion: Thailand, you do not want to know what real fear looks like
Self-censorship is one manifestation of fear.When we stop ourselves from saying what we want, when we want, we are afraid.Whether it be ostracization, persecution, ridicule or annihilation, we understand that there are real world consequences for speaking our...
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Prayut asked THAI personnel and related unions to work together to avoid further layoffs
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha asked for Thai Airways International (THAI) personnel and related unions to cooperate in order to avoid further layoffs.“They have to work together or else the organization will not be able to continue and they...
Covid-19
Thailand discovers two new cases of coronavirus infections
The Thai government said on Tuesday that it had discovered two new cases of coronavirus infections.One case was discovered in Bangkok and one was discovered in Narathiwat.The total number of infections is now at 3,017 cases. There were...
Current Affairs
Freedom of expression in Thailand is still severely curtailed, rights group say
The Thai government has cracked down on freedom of expression and dissenting opinion ever since a military coup toppled a democratically elected government in 2014.Even with a return to democracy in 2019, the government is still continuing to...
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Debt relief for farmers; financial aid on the way
Thailand's government will implement a debt forgiveness program for farmers registered with the Farmer's Reconstruction and Development fund, Ministry of Commerce Officials told local media.Interests and principle payments have already been halted by the ministry since May 7....
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The Thai Enquirer 2020 political poll
It has been nearly a year since Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha formed his government and his cabinet. We have seen many political and global events since Prayut became a 'democratically' elected leader.We have seen the Future Forward Party dissolved,...
Covid-19
Countries begin to ease lockdown measures as rate of confirmed cases decrease
Countries are easing lockdown measures as they detect a lower rate of confirmed coronavirus cases.GermanyGermany will allow the 16 federal states to be in charge as part of its easing of lockdown measures, according to the BBC. There is...
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Thailand’s car production could be halved in 2020
Thailand’s car production could be cut in half in 2020 due to the coronavirus outbreak, said the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI)’s automobile club. The country is the eleventh largest car manufacturer in the world. It produced more than 2...
Covid-19
Thailand discovers six more cases of coronavirus; all cases in the country’s south
The Thai government said on Monday that it had discovered six new cases of coronavirus infections.All six cases were found in the country’s south with four cases in Phuket, one case in Yala and one case in Narathiwat.The...
