Phuket prepares Phase 3 COVID-19 restrictions easing
More businesses are now allowed to open as part of the easing of Phase 2 restrictions, while certain businesses such as spa and massage parlours are expected to reopen on a later date in Phase 3. Phuket, a tourism island that’s home to many spas and massage parlours, is now…
Prince Mahidol Award 2020 nomination is extended until June 21
The Prince Mahidol Award Foundation under the Royal Patronage has announced the extension of deadline for the nomination of individual (s) and/or institution(s) for their outstanding performance and/or research in the fields of medicine and public health for the Prince Mahidol Award 2020 until 21 June 2020 at 23.59 hours…
Prime Minister Extends Support to All Countries in Overcoming COVID-19 Crisis
Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha has commended and extended support to all countries in overcoming the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) crisis. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that the Prime Minister on 21 May 2020 delivered inaugural remarks at the 76th Session of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and…
Thai hospitality impresses French tourists during lockdown
A French family stranded on Ko Samui for months after their holiday was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic is impressed with the Thai hospitality and help they have received during their extended stay. French media has reported the story of the family from France who were spending their holidays in…
Thai researchers start COVID-19 vaccine monkey trials
SARABURI(NNT)-After a promising outcome from trials in rats, an anti-virus vaccine prototype developed by Thai researchers is now being tested in monkeys, with the results expected by September. Researchers from the National Research Council of Thailand, the National Vaccine Institute, and Chulalongkorn University today started the trial of the mRNA…
Education Minister observes online learning at children’s homes
-The Minister of Education has visited students at their homes in Nakhon Pathom and Ratchaburi, to observe the actual online learning process. Schools across the country are to reopen on 1st July, except for those in areas with an ongoing viral outbreak where all classes will be moved online, or…