Scientists warn of new Botswana variant of Covid with ‘horrific’ number of mutations
By The Independent, published by Msn.com A NEW Covid-19 variant has emerged that has an “incredibly high” number of mutations, scientists are warning. It is feared that the B.1.1529, or Botswana variant – an off-shoot of the B.1.1 – could drive further transmission of the virus. The first cases found were three in Botswana, followed […]
Read MoreBITEC packed with visitors raising fears of new Covid clusters
A FACEBOOK user shared photos he took this afternoon (Nov. 26) at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC) in Bangna where four major events drew throngs of visitors raising fears of new Covid clusters forming, Matichon newspaper said. The Facebook user, Mr. Sam Lok Wanderer, mentioned the four events taking place during Nov. […]
Read MoreNew type of meth pills found in latest drug bust
THE seizure of over 1.4 million methamphetamine (yaba) pills in northern Lampang province yesterday (Nov. 25) showed that they are a new type of the drug being darker and smaller with this indicating that they are more potent than before, Amarin TV said today. Provincial Police Region 5 Commander Pol. Lt. Gen. Piya Tawichai […]
Read MoreDemocracy summit snub due to poorly-implemented democratic rule: Academic
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THAILAND was not invited to a United States-hosted Summit for Democracy scheduled for next month apparently due to the country’s poorly-implemented democratic rule, said a noted critic today (Nov 26). Rangsit University’s Political and Development Research Centre director/former election commissioner Somchai Srisutthiyakorn cited the Democracy Index compiled by The Economist […]
Read MoreEntertainment venues to stay shut, emergency decree extended
PRIME MINISTER Prayut Chan-o-cha said at noon today (Nov. 26) after presiding over a meeting of the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) executive committee that it is still necessary to focus on enacting Covid Free Setting measures which is why entertainment venues have to still remain closed, Sanook.com said. However these entertainment venues […]
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