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Has the level of happiness in Thailand deteriorated?

The level of happiness in Thailand has reduced over the past few years, according to a number of indices and surveys. With the COVID-19 pandemic taking its toll on the... The post Has the level of happiness in Thailand deteriorated? first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai

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Thailand to open to 46 COVID-19 low risk countries on November 1st

Thailand has decided to reopen its borders to citizens from 46 COVID-19 low risk countries on November 1st, instead of just the 10 announced previously. The 11pm-3am curfew in Bangkok... The post Thailand to open to 46 COVID-19 low risk countries on November 1st first appeared on Thai PBS World

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Woman fatally shot by prop firearm on a New Mexico movie set

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A woman has been killed and a man injured Thursday after they were shot by a prop firearm at a movie set outside Santa Fe,... The post Woman fatally shot by prop firearm on a New Mexico movie set first appeared on Thai PBS World

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China not forcing countries to take sides – Chinese envoy

China has no desire to engage in a Cold War with the US and has no intention of forcing countries in the region to choose sides, said Chinese Ambassador to... The post China not forcing countries to take sides – Chinese envoy first appeared on Thai PBS World : The

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Indonesia set COVID19 Quarantine set to five days

The Indonesian government has officially cut the quarantine period from eight days to five days, following the Circular of the Covid-19 Task Force Number 20 of 2021 concerning International Travel... The post Indonesia set COVID19 Quarantine set to five days first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai

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The first organic skincare brand in Myanmar

Myanmar is a country which has been plagued by troubles throughout its history, but it prospered quickly after the 2015 election, which saw the first democratically elected government come into... The post The first organic skincare brand in Myanmar first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news

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New Zealand sets 90% vaccine target to end lockdown

New Zealand set a 90-percent vaccination target Friday for scrapping lockdowns as Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern unveiled a plan to open up despite the stubborn grip of the Delta variant.... The post New Zealand sets 90% vaccine target to end lockdown first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest

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Phuket “sandbox” model adapted for Bangkok’s international airports

Thailand’s Suvarnabhumi and Don Muaeng international airports have adapted Phuket’s “sandbox’ model in the management and processing of arriving foreign tourists. Disembarkation to leaving the airports will take roughly 25... The post Phuket “sandbox” model adapted for Bangkok’s international airports first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai

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500,000 doses of vaccines to be sent to southern Thai provinces as COVID-19 infections surge

An additional half million doses of vaccines will be sent to Thailand’s four southern border provinces, in addition to the 500,000 sent previously, to help contain the spread of COVID-19... The post 500,000 doses of vaccines to be sent to southern Thai provinces as COVID-19 infections surge first appeared on

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Another storm to hit Thailand late next week, heavy rain forecast

People living in Thailand’s eastern, lower central, and upper southern regions are advised to brace for heavy rain next Friday and Saturday when an atmospheric depression is expected to make... The post Another storm to hit Thailand late next week, heavy rain forecast first appeared on Thai PBS World :

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Three markets in Chiang Mai locked down for three days of disinfection

Chiang Mai’s adjacent Waroros, Ton Lamyai and flower markets have been closed down for three days, starting today (Thursday), for disinfection, while surrounding areas have been placed under maximum watch... The post Three markets in Chiang Mai locked down for three days of disinfection first appeared on Thai PBS World

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Three killed in gas explosion at Chinese BBQ restaurant

A gas explosion at a restaurant ripped through a busy street in a major Chinese city on Thursday, killing at least three people and injuring dozens, state media reported. ... The post Three killed in gas explosion at Chinese BBQ restaurant first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest

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Australia accuses China of undermining world trade

Australia delivered a withering denunciation of China’s trade policies Thursday, accusing Beijing of undermining the World Trade Organization and foot-dragging on promised economic reforms. During a usually routine WTO review... The post Australia accuses China of undermining world trade first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news

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Music fans spend more time listening to tunes during pandemic -study

Music fans globally are spending more time listening to tunes, about 18.4 hours a week on average, and have turned to their favorite artists for comfort during the COVID-19 pandemic,... The post Music fans spend more time listening to tunes during pandemic -study first appeared on Thai PBS World :

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Isaan voters once again hold keys to political power in Thailand

Major political parties are setting their sights on the Northeast as local elections loom, paving the way for a national vote expected next year. Pheu Thai and Move Forward, the... The post Isaan voters once again hold keys to political power in Thailand first appeared on Thai PBS World :

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COVID-19 pill may revive old, bitter debate

Common sense, whether it’s humanitarian or economic, dictates that if the world has found a drug that can make the coronavirus a lot less scary, the treatment should be made... The post COVID-19 pill may revive old, bitter debate first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news

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Talks held to ease motorists’ burden as tolls on Sirat Outer ring road to rise from Dec 15

The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) is trying to negotiate, with Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company (BEM), the concessionaire for the Sirat outer ring road expressway, an easing of... The post Talks held to ease motorists’ burden as tolls on Sirat Outer ring road to rise from Dec 15

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Thailand sets out seven conditions for foreign arrivals without quarantine

From November 1st, foreign tourists arriving in Thailand, without being required to enter quarantine, must meet seven conditions, according to the Bureau of Risk Communication and Health Behavior Promotion of the... The post Thailand sets out seven conditions for foreign arrivals without quarantine first appeared on Thai PBS World : The

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Cat Kingdom, Heaven for an army of felines

As a cat lover, you might have one, two or three pet cats but, what if you have to take care of over a thousand? Would it change how you... The post Cat Kingdom, Heaven for an army of felines first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai

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President Xi to chair ASEAN-China special summit next month

Chinese President Xi Jinping has confirmed that he will host a special summit to commemorate the 30th anniversary of China-ASEAN relations next month, according to Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.... The post President Xi to chair ASEAN-China special summit next month first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest

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Charter Court rules in favour of PPRP’s Paiboon Nititawan

The Constitutional Court ruled today (Wednesday), by a majority, that Paiboon Nititawan, a former MP of the dissolved People Reform Party and currently an MP and a deputy leader of... The post Charter Court rules in favour of PPRP's Paiboon Nititawan first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest

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Court rules suspect in Nakhon Sawan police custody died of deliberate suffocation

The Nakhon Sawan provincial court ruled today (Wednesday) that the drug suspect, who was seen in video footage with his head covered by plastic bags while in police custody at... The post Court rules suspect in Nakhon Sawan police custody died of deliberate suffocation first appeared on Thai PBS World

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The Ambassador: H.E. Mark Gooding, Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Thailand

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‘Winter Is Coming’ – Thailand’s cold season to begin next week

Thailand is expected to enter the cold season next week and the periods of chilly weather will last longer, 5 to 7 days at a time instead of just 3... The post ‘Winter Is Coming’ - Thailand’s cold season to begin next week first appeared on Thai PBS World :

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Thai Appeals Court upholds acquittal of three ex-PDRC leaders, fourth sentenced to 8 months

The Appeals Court sentenced a former core member of the now defunct People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) to eight months in prison without suspension today (Wednesday), after finding him guilty... The post Thai Appeals Court upholds acquittal of three ex-PDRC leaders, fourth sentenced to 8 months first appeared on Thai

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Many piglets drown, others evacuated from flooding in Thailand

The current flooding in many parts of Thailand is not only affecting humans, property and farmland, but has also led to the drowning of many farm animals, such as pigs,... The post Many piglets drown, others evacuated from flooding in Thailand first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest

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Fire put out at shoe factory in Samut Prakan, inspection for chemical residues underway

Fire broke out at a footwear factory in Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan on Tuesday night, causing damage estimated at over Bt100 million. An inspection on chemical residues is underway.... The post Fire put out at shoe factory in Samut Prakan, inspection for chemical residues underway first appeared on Thai

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Non-immigrant visa applicants required to have ฿3m health insurance

Foreigners applying for non-immigrant (O-A) visas for stays in Thailand of up to one year are now required to have a health insurance policy with minimum coverage of three million... The post Non-immigrant visa applicants required to have ฿3m health insurance first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest

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Megahit “Squid Game” puts focus squarely on Netflix’s overseas growth

Oct 19 (Reuters) – The success of the South Korean dystopian drama series “Squid Game” has led investors to bet on Netflix Inc’s plans to explore more international content to... The post Megahit "Squid Game" puts focus squarely on Netflix's overseas growth first appeared on Thai PBS World : The

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Nakhon Ratchasima’s municipal area submerged for second time in less than a month

Overflow from the Lam Takhong River and runoff from Soong Nern and Kham Talay Sor districts have flooded the municipal area of Thailand’s north-eastern province of Nakhon Ratchasima for the... The post Nakhon Ratchasima’s municipal area submerged for second time in less than a month first appeared on Thai PBS

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