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Thai Economy in Q4/2021 Expands 1.9%

26 February 2022 10:31

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The Thai Economy in the fourth quarter of 2021 expanded by 1.9 percent year-on-year, recovering from a contraction of 0.2 percent in the previous quarter, announced the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).

Free COVID Treatment Remains

26 February 2022 16:49

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Free treatment remains for COVID-19 patients via their normal health welfare programs as well as those with emergency illnesses, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.

COVID Infections Increase among Children

26 February 2022 15:52

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Hospital beds for children infected with COVID-19 were densely occupied because they had not been vaccinated and contracted the disease from parents, according to the Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health.

MCOT Wants 55 Radio Frequencies

26 February 2022 13:11

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MCOT PCL bids for 55 FM radio frequencies out of 74 frequencies that the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission put up for auction today.

PM Happy with Saudi Arabian Flights Scheduled for This Month

26 February 2022 11:52

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Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is happy with Saudi Arabian Airlines’ plan to operate direct flights to Thailand on Feb 28 and considers it as an achievement following his recent official visit to Saudi Arabia, said the government spokesman.

Thai-Malaysian Checkpoints to Reopen in March

26 February 2022 11:09

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The government plans to reopen checkpoints along the Thai-Malaysian border to welcome visitors next month.

Temple Searched for Abbot’s Suspected Theft

26 February 2022 15:53

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Police of the Counter Corruption Division searched Wat Thurian in Nakhon Nayok province as they suspected its abbot together with a former director of the National Office of Buddhism of stealing about 100 million baht from the office’s fund for the improvement of 12 Buddhist temples in Nakhon Nayok and Prachin Buri from 2011 to 2016.

PM Blames High Prices on Worldwide Inflation

26 February 2022 12:14

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Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha admitted that goods prices were rising and blamed it on worldwide inflation.

Mingkwan Resigns as MP in Parliament

26 February 2022 12:06

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Mingkwan Sangsuwan announced his resignation as MP during the House’s general debate on the government’s performances in the parliament.

Car Makers to Cut EV Prices on Tax Reduction

26 February 2022 11:57

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Many car manufacturers are interested in lowering the prices of their electric vehicles due to tax incentives and subsidies from the government, according to the chief of the Excise Department.

COVID Not Medical Emergency Anymore

26 February 2022 16:39

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COVID-19 is not a medical emergency anymore due to changing situations but the Universal Coverage for Emergency Patients (UCEP) is available for COVID-19 patients with underlying illnesses, according to the permanent secretary for health.

Police Sued for B72m for Doctor’s Death at Crossing

26 February 2022 15:38

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The family of late Dr Waraluck Supawatjariyakul who was fatally hit by a policeman on his Ducati motorcycle sued the Royal Thai Police Office and the policeman for 72 million baht for her death.