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Thailand will delay human trials of its coronavirus vaccine due to limited production capacity at overseas facilities, a senior official said on Wednesday, but it hopes to resume trials by the end of the year.Health authorities had planned human testing of the vaccine by October, ...

The Cabinet on Tuesday approved a one-month extension of the state of emergency through Sept 30 to control the Covid-19 outbreak as the nation seeks to prolong its streak of going three months without a local transmission.The Cabinet’s move was in line with the proposal ...

Young people, defined as those aged between 18 and 34, and those in emerging markets are the most confident in their digital skills and intend to work harder to realise opportunities in a post-Covid-19 world, according to the findings of a recent global survey.Covid-19 is ...

In a difficult economic climate, Rajthanee Hospital enhanced its medical services with effective connectivity solutionsAt the end of January, there was a rumour on social media that a COVID-19-infected Chinese tourist was receiving treatment at Rajthanee Hospital, the largest private hospital in Phra Nakhon Si ...

Exports were again in negative territory last month but the figures still bolstered confidence at the Commerce Ministry that the worst of the slump might be over.The ministry reported on Monday that exports in July contracted 11.37% year-on-year to US$18.8 billion as the coronavirus pandemic ...

Thailand ranks 63rd out of 85 countries in the digital quality of life (DQL) index based on research by privacy protection company Surfshark, trailing Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam in Asean.The research assesses internet quality, affordability, e-security, online government services and e-infrastructure as key elements.Keep reading ...

The Education Ministry on Monday announced plans to improve the standard of Thai education with a focus on developing a platform called “Thailand Education Eco-System” to ensure students are well-prepared for the 21st century.Nataphol Teepsuwan, Minister of Education, said that in the past year he ...

The government’s planning unit on Monday downgraded the economic outlook for the whole year to a 7.3%-7.8% contraction from an earlier forecast of 5%-6%, after it reported the economy contracted the most in 22 years in the second quarter.The National Economic and Social Development Council ...

Thailand’s cross-border trade fell by 9.18% year-on-year in the first half, attributed to lockdown measures and the slowing economies of neighbouring countries.The Foreign Trade Department reported overall cross-border trade, including transit trade, totalled 627 billion baht for January to June, with Malaysia the biggest partner ...

The Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa) is stepping up efforts to work with the Commerce Ministry and other related agencies to strengthen local startups and boost demand for their services as a way to break up foreign digital platforms’ hold on the market.Nuttapon Nimmanphatcharin, president ...