Pantipa Wacharath, Author at สำนักข่าวไทย อสมท

Moderna Vaccine to Arrive before Nov 5

25 October 2021 12:43

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The COVID-19 vaccine made by Moderna will start to arrive in Thailand before Nov 5 and a total of its 2 million doses will have been delivered within the fourth quarter of this year.

Cabinet Meets ahead of ASEAN Summit

25 October 2021 10:55

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Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha chaired a cabinet meeting which discussed COVID-19, country reopening and flood responses before the ASEAN Summit tomorrow.

Government Tries to Limit Diesel Prices

20 October 2021 17:21

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Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said that the government tried to cap the diesel price at 30 baht a liter and the price control cost the state 6 billion baht a month.

Floods Rise in Nakhon Ratchasima

20 October 2021 16:25

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The overflow of water from the Lam Takhong River was rising and local officials were trying to protect Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital.

Incentive Offered for Foreign Investment in Property

20 October 2021 11:43

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The cabinet approved assistance for the property sector through the “Flexible Plus Program” that gives a work permit to any foreigner who invests at least US$1 million in Thailand.

70% of People in Bangkok Fully Vaccinated

20 October 2021 11:19

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The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) reported that 70.63% of people in the capital received their second COVID-19 vaccine dose.

Fire at Big Shoe Factory in King Kaew Investigated

20 October 2021 10:56

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Fire at a footwear factory in King Kaew area was put under control late last night. The damage was estimated at 100 million baht at least while officials quickly checked if there was a chemical leakage.

Cabinet Okays Another B1,500 Handout

19 October 2021 18:38

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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.

Diesel Price Control Proposal Accepted

19 October 2021 15:42

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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

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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

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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

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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.