Editorial/Analysis: As pressure rises from multiple sectors to ease or lift Covid-19 restrictions, what...
It's beginning to heat up in Thailand.
And, no, we aren't just talking about the upcoming months that are the hottest of the year in the country, but rather about Covid-19 restrictions and an ongoing...
Thai government and opposition hold two-day general debate with no votes, starting today
Bangkok -
The Thai parliament is holding a general debate with no voting starting today, February 17th, under Section 152 of the 2017 Constitution.
Unlike a no-confidence debate, the opposition parties would discuss the whole Council...
Thai Buddhists nationwide gathering at local temples to celebrate Makha Bucha Day
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Thai Buddhists are gathering at local temples this morning, February 16th, to make merit and celebrate the occasion of Makha Bucha Day.
In Nakhon Si Thammarat, the Deputy Governor and the provincial authorities had...
“Renaming” of Bangkok drives social media wild, but Thai Government confirms that “Bangkok” will...
National -
The Thai government today, February 16th, clarified that a Cabinet proposal to rename the capital city from 'Bangkok' to 'Krung Thep Maha Nakorn' is for official use only and that Bangkok can and...
Universal Coverage for Emergency Patients (UCEP) will not be applicable for most Covid-19 cases...
Bangkok -
The Thai Ministry of Public Health clarified that the Universal Coverage for Emergency Patients (UCEP) could be applied for Covid-19 patients in emergency cases only due to less critical and hospitalized cases in...
Thailand week in review: Interpol “Red Notice” being issued for two suspects in killing...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, February 7th, to the 13th with some commentary. They are not in any particular level...
Pattaya tourism and business associations host large meeting, pushing again for full legal opening...
Pattaya -
The 'One Voice Pattaya' group hosted a meeting with numerous public and private business and tourism associations yesterday, February 12th, to discuss the launch of the 'Pattaya SHA Plus City' as well as...
Pattaya police start renewed crack down on illegal motorbike racing
Pattaya –
More than 100 motorbike racers from the Central and Northeast parts of Thailand reportedly gathered in the Pattaya area this past week, leading to Pattaya Police seizing 20 illegal motorbikes and initiating a...
Chonburi announces 714 new and confirmed cases of Covid-19 and 2 new deaths
Highlights:
714 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Chonburi today
492 positive ATK tests were reported but all require a second confirmed PCR test before being counted as official cases. The ATK positive tests are just...
Covid-19 daily infections could continue to increase to the end of February, but critical...
Bangkok -
The number of daily infections could reach up to as many as 18,000 people by the end of February while critical cases such as those on ventilators or with pneumonia have been decreasing...
