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Parliament Meeting Collapses during Election Bill Deliberation

15 August 2022 11:32

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A parliamentary session of representatives and senators collapsed after five hours of their deliberation on a representative election bill although many representatives and senators were present.

Ex-Sri Lankan President Can Stay in Thailand for 90 Days: Thai FM

15 August 2022 11:12

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The former president of Sri Lanka can stay in Thailand for no longer than 90 days, Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai said.

US Praises Thailand for Effectively Tackling Human Trafficking

15 August 2022 16:55

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United States charge d’affaires Michael Heath praised Thailand for seriously and effectively tackling human trafficking.

PM to Discuss Economic Crisis with High-Level Officials

15 August 2022 16:37

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Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will tomorrow (Aug 11) chair the first meeting of an ad hoc economic crisis committee to discuss responses to all global economic threats, according to the government spokesman.

Thai Central Bank Raises Policy Rate 1st Time Since 2018

15 August 2022 15:19

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The Monetary Policy Committee voted 6 to 1 to raise its policy rate by 0.25% and it is the first increase in four years.

Flood Warning Issued for 29 Provinces

15 August 2022 13:48

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The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation warns of possible flooding in 29 provinces in the North, the Northeast and the Central Plains including Bangkok on Aug 11-13.

All-Out Efforts Done to Protect Bangkok from Flooding

15 August 2022 11:27

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The director-general of the Royal Irrigation Department has ordered subordinates to collaboratively manage their pump stations connected to the drainage system of Bangkok to protect the capital from flooding as water from the North and high tides will converge on Aug 10-16.

Cabinet Plans Airport City in Eastern Economic Corridor

15 August 2022 16:47

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The cabinet approved the Airport City project that will be implemented in the Eastern Economic Corridor

Cabinet to Consider Wage Rise Next Month

15 August 2022 13:49

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Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin said he would propose a minimum wage increase to the cabinet in September.

Govt Warns 6 Dams Can Overflow

15 August 2022 13:40

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The National Water Command has warned that six large reservoirs may overflow as water exceeds their maximum storage levels.

PM Delays Power Fee Hike

15 August 2022 13:28

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Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha shelved a plan to raise the electricity fee for the September-December period to protect people, government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said.

Hospitals Allowed to Buy Antivirals on Sept 1

15 August 2022 11:29

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All hospitals can procure antivirals by themselves from Sept 1 onwards and COVID-19 will be downgraded from a dangerous communicable disease to a communicable disease under surveillance on Oct 1, according to the public health minister.