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Social Security Office blames outdated computer for slow progress; appeals deadline for informal workers approaching
The Deputy Spokesperson for the Social Security Office (SSO) Nanthachai Panya Suravat said on Tuesday that the reason why the office was taking so long to hand out unemployment benefits is because their computer system is outdated. He said the...
Commentary
Tik-Tok’s alternate democracy does not play by Thai celebrity culture rules
Social media is far from democratic.Although you can find such mythical encounters as a bat lover schooling Pope Francis on Twitter, it is generally observed that the rich and the famous have more followers and influence.The phenomenon...
Covid-19
Thailand discovers one new coronavirus infection; Australian hotel owner dies from infection
Thailand’s government said on Wednesday that it had discovered one new coronavirus infection bringing the total number of infected to 2,989.It is the second day in a row that the number of new infections was just one. The new...
Covid-19
New polls reveal Malaysian sentiment on the coronavirus outbreak and their government’s response
by Dr Lau Kong CheenPrior to the aggressive rise of the Covid-19 pandemic in Malaysia, the country was experiencing a political storm. Many were distracted by the uncertainty in the swing of political power. With a new government...
Current Affairs
Pro-government voices criticize Thanathorn for holding a fundraiser for the poor
Ruling-party MPs and supporters are criticizing former Future Forward party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkrit for holding a fundraiser to donate money to the poor.Thanathorn, who was banned from politics for ten years by the Constitutional Court in a contentious...
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Government gives stern warning to shops that do not adhere to new health and safety measures
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha on Tuesday criticized large businesses and wholesalers for allowing people to panic buy alcohol at their stores.The government allowed six types of businesses and venues to reopen following a month of lockdown on Sunday. The...
Current Affairs
Former President of the Constitutional Court, who helped to dissolve several parties, appointed to the Privy Council
The former President of the Constitutional Court, Nurak Mapraneet was appointed to the Privy Council, according to a Royal Gazette proclamation published on Monday. Nurak Mapraneet served as president of the court for 13 years before his appointment to the...
Covid-19
Thailand discovers only one new coronavirus infection; the lowest total since the outbreak began
Thailand’s government said on Tuesday that it had discovered one new coronavirus infection bringing the total number of infected to 2,988.It is the lowest number of infections over a 24 hour period since the outbreak began.There were no...
Covid-19
BTS failure shows the vulnerability of restarting businesses
A BTS breakdown on Tuesday morning saw commuters packed together despite the need for social distancing measures.https://twitter.com/BDneverdie1988/status/1257486351936614400It is one of several images being shared on the internet showing Thais grouped together in closed proximity.One image shows rows...
Covid-19
Restaurants cautious as Thailand allows some to re-open
On Sunday, the Thai government allowed some restaurants and eateries to re-open after a month of closure. The government had shuttered many businesses in their attempt to keep coronavirus infection numbers low.The re-opened restaurants will still have to...
