Bangkok festivals did not start any Covid-19 clusters: Governor
Governor Sittipunt urged Bangkokians to not worry about infection clusters sparking, saying he will discuss the use of more prevention measures with the Public Health Ministry.
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THB3.99 billion set aside for purchase of Favipiravir, ATK test kits
Proposed by the National Economic and Social Development Council, they are necessary to cope with the current Covid-19 situation, which is expected to worsen.
Bangkok open-air film festival breathes life back into city
The open-air film festival is taking place across the Thai capital all throughout July, screening classics for free.
Robot baristas roll into South Korea’s largest airport
Air-dilly, a service robot made by LG Electronics, will deliver food and beverages from Baskin Robins, Paris Baguette and two Dunkin’ Donut branches in the airport.
Heat waves a warning that emissions must be lowered as soon as possible
Apart from the impact on people, heat waves also affect animals and the environment to a large extent.
Thailand’s cannabis policy comes under fire
In the wake of the nation's move on June 9 to become the first in Asia to decriminalize marijuana, some experts have called the decision hasty and "immature".
Chiang Mai’s Mae Kha Canal gets a beauty treatment
The canal is one of Chiang Mai’s most important waterways, but overdevelopment and bad city planning has clogged up a lot of the 11km-long channel.
Anti-viral drugs a saviour for vulnerable Covid-19 patients: Thai virologist
He also called on schools to avoid holding activities that will bring too many students together and instead focus on lessons for the next two or three months.
Blinken hints at trafficking report upgrade in talks with Prayut
Thailand was demoted to the report’s Tier 2 Watchlist last year, a status which brings the risk of trade sanctions.
Blinken calls on China, ASEAN countries to hold Myanmar accountable
The US Secretary of State urged both to put pressure on Myanmar's rulers to return to democracy.