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Fresh protest against handling of the Covid-19 pandemic in Bangkok

Fresh protest against handling of the Covid-19 pandemic in Bangkok

Thai police: Use of force necessary as a new rally is planned

Thai police clash with protesters as thousands hold anti-government rally

Thai police clash with protesters as thousands hold anti-government rally

Three officers hit by shrapnel from homemade bomb, police say.

Thai protest leaders detained ahead of planned 'car mob' rally

Thai protest leaders detained ahead of planned 'car mob' rally

Protests have been regaining momentum amid Covid-19 mismanagement accusations.

Thai court suspends govt 'fake news' order

Thai court suspends govt 'fake news' order

It breaches individual rights and freedom enshrined in the constitution.

No proof ambush attack at Narathiwat originated from M’sia - Kelantan police

No proof ambush attack at Narathiwat originated from M’sia - Kelantan police

No such evidence was submitted by the Thai military.

Thailand warns Covid-19 surge pushing hospitals to the brink

Thailand warns Covid-19 surge pushing hospitals to the brink

Phuket restricts travel from other Thai regions as Covid-19 cases surge.

Bangkok to convert disused train carriages into Covid-19 ward

Bangkok to convert disused train carriages into Covid-19 ward

15 disused railway carriages will be converted into a 240-bed Covid isolation ward.

Leaked letters show AstraZeneca vaccine commitment not as Thailand claimed

Leaked letters show AstraZeneca vaccine commitment not as Thailand claimed

Factory is supposed to supply 6.4m doses to Malaysia but now faces export restrictions.
Thai police clash with protesters as frustration over Covid mismanagement mounts

Thai police clash with protesters as frustration over Covid mismanagement mounts

Many demonstrators carried mock body-bags to represent coronavirus deaths.
Thailand considering limits on AstraZeneca vaccine exports

Thailand considering limits on AstraZeneca vaccine exports

Any attempt to regulate exports could further slow vaccine rollout to Malaysia, Vietnam and Indonesia.
Thailand defends mixing Covid-19 vaccines amid concerns

Thailand defends mixing Covid-19 vaccines amid concerns

Use of AstraZeneca after Sinovac will achieve higher level of antibodies - Dr Yong Poovorawan.
Thailand to mix Sinovac, AstraZeneca vaccines to increase protection

Thailand to mix Sinovac, AstraZeneca vaccines to increase protection

This will be the first publicly announced mix and match of a Chinese vaccine and a Western-developed shot.

Hundreds of Thai medical workers infected despite Sinovac vaccinations

Hundreds of Thai medical workers infected despite Sinovac vaccinations

Authorities are mulling to give health workers booster shots with other vaccines to raise immunity.

Thailand to offer mRNA booster shots to medical frontliners

Thailand to offer mRNA booster shots to medical frontliners

This comes amid concerns that Sinovac, which most of them received, might be less effective against Delta variant.

Gone in minutes: Thais snap up vaccine appointments via Shopee sale

Gone in minutes: Thais snap up vaccine appointments via Shopee sale

Appetite has grown in Thailand for mRNA vaccines.

Indonesia, Thailand consider booster shots amid doubts over Sinovac vaccine

Indonesia, Thailand consider booster shots amid doubts over Sinovac vaccine

Third shot being mooted as response to Delta variant's toll on those who got Sinovac vaccine.

Leaked memo raises Thai concern about Sinovac vaccine's efficacy

Leaked memo raises Thai concern about Sinovac vaccine's efficacy

Thailand has administered Sinovac's inactivated virus vaccine to most health workers.
Overseas tourists finally roam free on Thai island of Phuket

Overseas tourists finally roam free on Thai island of Phuket

They walk along Phuket's postcard-perfect beaches after receiving a Covid-19 test result within 24 hours of arrival.
K-pop activism a lifeline for Thailand's hard-hit 'tuk tuk' drivers

K-pop activism a lifeline for Thailand's hard-hit 'tuk tuk' drivers

Young fans have mobilised to put up banners of their favourite K-pop idols on tuk tuks.
Thailand announces new restrictions in Bangkok, other provinces

Thailand announces new restrictions in Bangkok, other provinces

The country is facing its worst Covid-19 outbreak yet.

Thailand gets ready to reopen Phuket to vaccinated tourists from July 1

Thailand gets ready to reopen Phuket to vaccinated tourists from July 1

'Phuket Sandbox' scheme will allow vaccinated foreign tourists to visit the island without quarantine.

A lemur on my keyboard - Thai girl plays for animals in deserted zoo

A lemur on my keyboard - Thai girl plays for animals in deserted zoo

Dressed from head to toe in a bright green alligator costume, a girl was playing a tune on her keyboard in a Thai zoo.
Cattle for raffle gets Thai town in moood for vaccines

Cattle for raffle gets Thai town in moood for vaccines

The campaign, set to run for 24 weeks, has been met with enthusiasm in the town of 43,000.
Myanmar journalists detained in Thailand, facing deportation

Myanmar journalists detained in Thailand, facing deportation

They were arrested in Chiang Mai and charged for illegally entering the kingdom.