Новости за 18.03.2021

MAE SOT, Tak: Hundreds of people have fled Myanmar's towns and cities since last month's military coup and are sheltering in areas controlled by ethnic militias on the Thai border, an official from one of the groups said on Thursday, as Thailand prepared for a surge of refugees.

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday mocked US President Joe Biden over his "killer" comment but said that Moscow would not sever ties with Washington over the spat.

A third terminal at Krabi Airport is expected to open in October to double the airport's passenger handling capacity, according to the Department of Airports (DoA).

The European Union is bracing for a decision by its health regulator on whether AstraZeneca Covid-19 shot is safe to use, as the bloc escalates a dispute with the UK over vaccine supplies.

JAKARTA: Indonesia's central bank kept its key interest rate steady at a record low on Thursday, holding fire after a bout of monetary support during the pandemic, and pledged to strengthen currency intervention amid global market uncertainty.

A couple of alleged embezzlers wanted for shooting dead a work colleague in Loei province to silence him have been arrested in Chachoengsao province, after 14 years on the run.

YANGON: Myanmar's ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi faces fresh corruption charges from the ruling junta that her lawyer said Thursday were "groundless" but could ensure she would never be able to return to politics.

AssetWise Plc. (AssetWise) on 15 March 2021 hosted a special event at W Bangkok Hotel to proclaim its success to-date and announce its Next Paradigm Strategy designed to manoeuvre the company through the uncertainties facing the real estate business in 2021.

Mukdahan province has announced its first Covid-19 case since the second wave began in mid-December, a 52-year-old woman who had just returned from Bangkok’s Ban Bon district.

The Justice Ministry has denied claims that prison warders threatened three detained anti-government rally leaders and said they resisted Covid-19 testing and ignored the safety of other inmates.

The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) says it will procure 100,000 doses of China's Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine to be used and paid for by businesses in the first phase of a private sector vaccination scheme.

Bert Jan Post, Managing Director of Tetra Pak Thailand, discusses the company’s ‘Go Nature. Go Carton.’ campaign

Thai manufacturers' outlook picked up for the first time in three months in February after restrictions to contain a recent coronavirus outbreak were eased, the Federation of Thai Industries said on Thursday.

One more death and 92 new Covid-19 cases, 78 local infections and 14 imported, were reported on Thursday.

One more death and 92 new Covid-19 cases, 78 local infections and 14 imported, were reported on Thursday, bringing the total to 89 fatalities and 27,494 cases.

Thai Airways International Plc is challenging some US$7.4 billion in claims from dozens of aircraft lessors and engine service provider Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc, saying it is not liable for the monies because they concern future expenses and were incurred after the airline received bankruptcy protection from a Bangkok court.

Sniffer dogs trained to detect Covid-19 in human sweat proved nearly 95% accurate during training.

A charter amendment bill was rejected by the parliament in its third and final reading late on Wednesday night, failing to get the support of a majority of parliament members and at least one-third of senators as the constitution required.

The Public Health Ministry will launch a project on Covid-19 vaccine efficiency among people who received the Sinovac or AstraZeneca vaccines to learn more about their ability to build up immunity in the body.

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha says outsiders are masterminding the Bang Kloi Karen villagers movement.

The government is expected to refuse to compensate Hopewell (Thailand) over the cancellation of a large-scale transport project about two decades ago.

A survey of Bangkok canals in four districts on the Thon Buri side has revealed the potential of bringing back canals as a major transport alternative for locals and a new tourist attraction for cultural tourism to spur the economy.

The Bank of Thailand is warning people to refrain from participating in any activities involving Thai Baht Digital (THT), as there are no legal assurances or protection with it and users could be at risk of cybertheft or money laundering.

Though more flights have been planned for the Songkran holiday next month, air traffic in Thailand remains unpredictable as airlines still face losses amid intense competition, according to Nok Air.

Fitch Ratings Thailand forecasts Thai commercial banks' profitability to be restricted for the next few years, given the country's slow pace of economic recovery from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.