Cabinet Okays Another B1,500 Handout
19 October 2021 18:38
The cabinet approved another round of 1,500-baht handouts under the third phase of the government’s co-payment program which still opens to more applicants.
Pantipa Wacharath
Diesel Price Control Proposal Accepted
19 October 2021 15:42
Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow accepted for consideration a proposal from trucking operators for the government to freeze the diesel price.
Banks Help Tackle Unaware Withdrawals
19 October 2021 13:16
The Bank of Thailand and the Thai Bankers’ Association impose additional measures to tackle fraudulent and hidden withdrawals from credit and debit card accounts.
Warning Issued on Rising Chao Phraya, Tha Chin Rivers
19 October 2021 12:34
The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation has warned people in 12 provinces including Bangkok that the levels of the Chao Phraya and Thachin rivers will rise from Oct 20 to 30.
Police Readied for Truckers’ Protest
19 October 2021 11:08
Police are on standby to minimize traffic impacts on general motorists as about 1,000 trucks will run slowly in protest against rising fuel prices in greater Bangkok, the Central Plains, the East and the Northeast.
40,000 People Lost B10m to Fraudulent Withdrawals
18 October 2021 17:12
About 40,000 people have lost altogether about 10 million baht to automatic and fraudulent withdrawals, according to the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau.
10,111 New COVID-19 Cases Reported
18 October 2021 15:16
Thailand logged 10,111 new COVID-19 cases while 10,612 patients recovered and were discharged from hospitals over the past 24 hours.
Fong Naam Band Founder Dies at the Age of 74
18 October 2021 12:53
American musician Bruce Gaston who founded the Fong Naam band died of liver cancer at the age of 74.
3 Grenades Found in Din Daeng Bin
18 October 2021 11:53
People in Din Daeng district were shocked as three grenades in a bag were found in a rubbish bin in front of a building.
PM Orders Probe into Suspicious Withdrawals from Bank Accounts
18 October 2021 11:13
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered relevant organizations to investigate people’s complaints about suspicious withdrawals from their bank accounts which were set up for automatic bill payments.
PM Delighted with Hollywood Star’s Compliment on Phuket
15 October 2021 17:07
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said he was proud of Phuket when Hollywood star Russell Crowe admired the atmosphere, foods and beautiful places on the island province.
Similan Islands Reopen amid Very High Waves
15 October 2021 16:32
Similan Islands reopened to tourists today but boat operators did not resume services right away due to high waves.