Distance learning system to be tested on May 18
With children having to study from home due to the coronavirus disease COVID-19 pandemic, the Distance Learning Foundation is helping the Ministry of Education set up distance learning and teaching programs via the digital television system, after the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) agreed to allow students to access…
Dining out amid COVID-19 in Thailand
Since the government announced the first phase of lockdown easing, allowing many businesses like restaurants to function to a point, while strictly following social distancing standards and hygiene practices, businesses have been very creative. Our reporter Patcharawut Supakong takes us to see how a Bangkok hotpot restaurant has turned strict…
Wat Pho donates medical equipment to hospitals and relief supply bags to public
Wat Phra Chetuphon Vimolmangklararm, or Wat Pho, donated medical equipment, on Visakha Puja Day, to hospitals and bags of supplies to people who are affected by the virus outbreak. Wat Pho donated thermal scanners to the Somdejphrasangkharach 17th hospital in Suphanburi province and provided supplies to people who are affected…
Waterworks Authorities reduce water bills and exempt fees
Metropolitan and Provincial Waterworks Authorities, have both agreed to cut water bills, exempt fees and open a register to facilitate water meter deposit refunds. Mrs. Naruemon Pinyosinwat, spokesperson for the PM’s Office disclosed today that the cabinet was informed of the financial impact on citizens during the COVID-19 outbreak, especially…
Buddhists invited to perform Visakha Puja Day activities at home
The Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office, Tewan Liptapallop, paid homage to the abbot of Rakhang Khositaram Temple in Bangkok on the occasion of Visakha Puja (Vesak) Day, an important day for Buddhists, commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha. Minister Tewan delivered 10,000 Baht in cash, sacks…
Mother’s Day: Take 25% Off Select Gemstones
Buying a Mother’s Day gift can be tricky. After all, what do you get the woman who changed your diapers, taught you to walk, and put up with your teen tantrums? That’s a lot to be thankful for, on top of the fact that she continues to always be a…