PRIME Minister Srettha Thavisin was informed by the Airports of Thailand (AOT) that 20 to 30 flights are landing in Phuket everyday in August with this being over 100% increase from last year and the trend continuing during the high season, Naewna newspaper said this evening (Aug. 11). Srettha used his vacation in Phuket
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Ministry keeping eye on spread of Mpox in Africa with most patients being children
THE Public Health Ministry has stepped up surveillance and screening measures for Mpox (previously known as monkeypox) as the World Health Organization is now preparing to raise the highest alert level over an outbreak sweeping through several African countries, Naewna newspaper said today (Aug. 11). Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong, the ministry’s permanent secretary, said 70%
Read moreRetired worker commits suicide after being cheated by call centre scammers
A RETIRED state-owned electricity company employee hanged himself in his house after being swindled by call centre scammers who claimed to be running a garment business and offered handsome return on investment, Amarin TV said this morning (Aug.11). Policemen from Chanthaburi city station found the body of Mr. Prichakorn (surname withheld), who just turned
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