Post-pandemic or endemic? As Covid-19 is now projected to affect only small to medium sized slices of the population going forward, the Public Health Ministry will declare Thailand to be in post-pandemic mode from this Friday, according to health permanent secretary Kiattiphum Wongrajit. July 1 coincides with the abolition of the Thailand Pass pre-travel digital gateway … [Read more...] about Thailand to be “post pandemic” this week, not endemic
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NIDA poll puts Thailand’s opposition parties way ahead of the government
Thais have placed a candidate for the next Thai PM at the top of a recent poll. And that person hasn’t even declared they will run for the top job at this stage. Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the youngest daughter of former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra, has scored the top position in the latest popularity poll conducted by the NIDA poll. Paetongtarn Shinawatra hasn’t even declared … [Read more...] about NIDA poll puts Thailand’s opposition parties way ahead of the government
Intolerant schools cause for alarm in Indonesia, but humane approach necessary, say experts
JAKARTA, June 27 (Jakarta Post/ANN): The recent government crackdown on hardline Muslim mass organisation Khilafatul Muslimin, which is thought to have either funded or is affiliated with a number of educational institutions throughout the country, has sown fresh concerns over the threat of intolerant education in schools. Authorities cracked down on the group, alleged to be … [Read more...] about Intolerant schools cause for alarm in Indonesia, but humane approach necessary, say experts
Siam Piwat welcomes world’s women leaders from over 51 countries
Press Release The Global Summit of Women 2022 in its 32nd year officially took place in Bangkok over 2 days from 23-25 June. The international forum put Thailand in the limelight with more than 600 participants from over 51 countries in attendance. It was also an excellent opportunity to showcase the kingdom’s capabilities in hosting an international-standard forum and … [Read more...] about Siam Piwat welcomes world’s women leaders from over 51 countries
Malaysian immigration slammed over deaths of 149 Indonesians: ‘No clean water, atrocious food’
Rights groups have accused Malaysian immigration authorities of causing the deaths of 149 Indonesian citizens who were subjected to allegedly brutal conditions while held at detention depots over the past 18 months. In a report titled Like in Hell, Indonesian NGOs said there was a gross lack of concern for the well-being of detainees from officers in charge of the facilities … [Read more...] about Malaysian immigration slammed over deaths of 149 Indonesians: ‘No clean water, atrocious food’