WHO Chief: ‘Complacency Can Be as Dangerous as the Virus’
The director general of the World Health Organization warned Monday that the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic is far from over. “As the experience with this pandemic shows, no country can let down its guard. Complacency can be as dangerous as the vi…
Delta variant accounts for 97.6% of new COVID infections in Bangkok
97.6% of the COVID-19 cases in Bangkok, randomly checked by the Medical Sciences Department, are the easily transmissible Delta variant while, in the provinces, the same variant accounts for 93% of the infections.The department’s Director-General, Dr. …
BOI Promotes Greenhouse Gas Reduction and Local Vaccine Development
The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI), during its meeting on 6 September 2021, approved incentives to encourage companies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. At the same meeting, it also approved measures to mitigate COVID-19 impacts and support local…
1.6 billion baht generated in 2 months of ‘Phuket Sandbox’ as COVID spreads
1.6 billion baht has been generated from the “Phuket sandbox” scheme, which began on July 1st, amidst aworsening COVID-19 outbreak on the resort island, where over 200 cases per day have been recorded in recent days, according to Phuket Governor Narong…
UN to Discuss Myanmar Representation at General Assembly
BANGKOK – Myanmar is awaiting a U.N. General Assembly decision that could play a role in who leads the country in the future. Myanmar is still grappling with the aftermath of a military coup that ousted the democratically elected government February 1….
Rumbling undercurrent unsettles Prayut despite censure win
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha managed to survive his third no-confidence vote, but a brewing storm in the ruling party is now undermining his once solid position.For analysts, recent developments also point to an uncertain political future for the “…