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Health Ministry to Inquire about COVID Vaccine Efficacy

06 January 2021 15:55

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The Ministry of Public Health will inquire about the effectiveness of a COVID-19 vaccine produced by Sinovac Biotech of China after a report on its 50% efficacy in disease prevention.

Public Health Minister Visits Mae Sot

06 January 2021 15:49

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Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul visited Mae Sot hospital in Tak to boost morale of medical personnel and healthcare workers, who have worked hard to treat Covid-19 patients, returning from Myanmar.

Sedition Charge for 14 Rally Leaders

06 January 2021 14:55

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Fourteen anti-government rally leaders were additionally charged with sedition under Section 116 of the Criminal Code for their roles in a demonstration at Thammasat University and adjacent Sanam Luang ground on Sept 19 and 20.

New Cash Handouts for 35 Million Thais

06 January 2021 12:52

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Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith said the new cash handout program known as “Rao Chana” (We Win) will cover 30-35 million Thai people affected by COVID-19.

Substandard Rubber Gloves Seized

06 January 2021 12:33

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Staff of the Consumer Protection Police Division and the Food and Drug Administration raided a luxury house and seized a lot of dyed and unhygienic rubber gloves stored at the property.

Green Economy on National Agenda

06 January 2021 16:41

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Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said the government would include green economy in its national agenda to increase income in the agricultural sector and reduce dependence on other countries.

50 More Thais Returned from Myawaddy Casino

06 January 2021 14:18

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Security authorities in Mae Sot district of Tak province today received 50 more Thai people who returned from a casino in the adjacent Myawaddy town of Myanmar and they were considered as having high risks of COVID-19 infection.

5 Police Generals Embezzled COVID Allowances

06 January 2021 13:09

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Five police generals and 48 police colonels are among 189 policemen found embezzling the COVID-19 allowances of their subordinates.

3 Shuttlers Test Negative, Cleared for Thailand’s Tournaments

06 January 2021 11:39

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The Badminton World Federation and the Badminton Association of Thailand (BAT) have confirmed that three out of four shuttlers testing positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday morning could join three major tournaments in Thailand as their repeated tests turned out negative.

Govt to Cut Cost of Living

06 January 2021 16:50

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The cabinet resolved to cut electricity and tap water fees and increase internet speeds among new measures to help people amid COVID-19 hardships.

2 Companies Seek COVID Vaccine Registration

06 January 2021 16:17

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Two companies have applied for COVID-19 vaccine registration with the Food and Drug Administration.

Thailand Records 287 New Coronavirus Cases

06 January 2021 16:01

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The Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) reported 287 new coronavirus cases in Thailand, including 278 local infections and nine cases arriving from abroad.