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Thailand sees 23% rise in new businesses in first half
Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, the first half of 2021 saw 41,022 new businesses established, or 23 per cent more than the same period last year. In comparison, only 4,930 businesses shut down or 21 per cent fewer than last year.The top three sectors that attracted ...
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Thais eat low fruits and vegetables and too much salt, UN says
Policymakers urged to drive vegetables as national agenda to curb non-communicable diseases killing 400,000 Thais every year.Thai population particularly the young still consume insufficient amount of fruits and vegetables. Following the latest study by Mahidol University’s Institute of Population and Social Research, the average 250g ...
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Govt must reveal full details of vaccine contracts, say academics and media
Thai academics and mass media workers on Monday issued a statement demanding that the government reveal details of its Covid-19 vaccine management and distribution, under open standards for data.The statement, which was signed by 333 scholars, mass media agencies and members of the public, said ...
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Cabinet okays THB10.98 billion more for employers, workers
The cabinet on Tuesday approved an additional budget of THB10.98 billion for both employers and employees under Section 33 of the Social Security Act who have been affected by the lockdown of 13 provinces in the maximum control zone (dark red zone), government spokesman Anucha ...
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Vaccination advice for senior citizens
The Department of Health has offered advice to senior citizens on preparing for their Covid-19 vaccination.Amid the current outbreak in Thailand, the department said that seniors are at high risk from infection and should get the vaccine as fast as possible.The department also advised seniors ...
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State of emergency extended for 2 months amid dire warning from Health Ministry
The Cabinet extended the nationwide state of emergency for another two months until September 30, government spokesman Traisulee Traisoranakul said on Tuesday.The emergency was extended to tackle surging Covid-19 infections, with 288,643 cases reported between April 1 and July 9.The epidemic is centred on Bangkok ...
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Chamber of commerce urges financial aid for businesses to cope with partial lockdown
The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) has urged the government to roll out aid measures, as it estimates that the two weeks lockdown in 13 provinces will cost the economy up to THB120 billion.The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration on July 12 imposed a partial ...
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Government urged to provide more support to firefighting volunteers
The Somdet Chaophraya Emergency Rescue Unit on Saturday asked the government to pay more attention to firefighting volunteers.Their plea came after Korasit Roaphan, a 19-year-old firefighting volunteer of the emergency rescue unit, died during a fire-fighting operation at the Ming Dih Chemical factory in Bang ...
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Domestic flights suspended from Wednesday
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand on Sunday suspended most domestic flights in a bid to prevent inter-provincial travel amid the worsening Covid-19 crisis. The order will come into effect from Wednesday.However, airlines are still allowed to operate cargo, international and domestic flights under special ...
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Home treatment piloted for mild Covid cases as infections threaten to overwhelm hospitals
The Public Health Ministry is piloting home and community treatment for Covid-19 patients with mild symptoms (green category), as surging cases threaten to overwhelm hospital bed capacity.Bed occupancy has risen by 10,000 within one month and ICU units are treating 400 critically ill Covid-19 patients, ...
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