30 The Department of Medical Sciences will develop special solution to detect the Omicron variant of COVID-19.
43 Deputy Public Health Minister Sathit Pitutecha said the Public Health Ministry seriously prepared itself to cope with the newly found Omicron variant of COVID-19 and visitors would continue to be tested for the disease with the RT-PCR technique.
48 A lubricant warehouse was on fire in Samphran district. Firefighters were trying to control the blaze pending supply of extinguishing agents. Damage was initially estimated at 30 million baht.
28 The State Railway of Thailand has confirmed that the old Hua Lamphon railway terminus will not be demolished or closed.
108 People flocked into the Bang Sue Grand Station to receive COVID-19 vaccines made by Pfizer and Moderna after free jabs of the vaccines were offered free of charge from Nov 26.
9 The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) informed airlines worldwide that it denied entry for passengers from eight African countries in a bid to screen out the Omicron variant of COVID-19.
73 The Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration has found a small number of infected visitors arriving through the “Test and Go” process and decided to introduce free electronic vaccination certificates through the Mor Prom app in the New Year.
54 The Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration stands firm on its previous resolution for entertainment places to reopen on Jan 16 and picks zones for their late-night alcohol sales and consumption.
26 The House committee on police affairs expects the police to conclude investigation related to the hit-and-run case of Red Bull scion Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya next month as the suspect was believed to be in Austria.
38 The Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) will consider the second phase of the government’s country reopening policy that will streamline entry procedures and additionally reopen some land and water immigration channels, according to the Department of Disease Control.
62 Police raided eateries at a well-known shopping center in Pathumwan district and found two premises let customers drink alcoholic beverages after a nightly deadline.
22 The government spokesman expressed gratitude towards transport operators for their understanding and acceptance of the government’s measures to cap the diesel price from December to March next year.
