Author archives: BangkokScoop

 Not many foreign tourists are being spotted around landmarks in Bangkok such as Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Pho, where most of the visitors were domestic tourists. Staff at a Covid screening point said a little more than a thousand tourists visited the Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald…

The Ministry of Public Health continues to urge the general public to adopt the Universal Protection approach against COVID-19, following the relaxation of several COVID-19 control restrictions. Businesses are asked to implement the COVID Free Setting measures to prevent transmission at their venues. The Department of Disease Control (DDC) said…

The Department of Disease Control has issued a vaccine passport called the “COVID-19 CERTIFICATE OF VACCINATION,” as published in the Royal Gazette. In this document, there are details of the immunization certificate for international travel.Here is the information about required documents and contact offices for those who would like to…

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has updated the list of countries and territories where individuals are permitted to enter Thailand under the Royal Thai Government’s plan to reopen the country. According to a new announcement signed by the permanent secretary for foreign affairs, Thani Thongphakdi, additional areas from which individuals…

As Thailand is moving away from the rainy season, the Meteorological Department has announced that this year’s winter season will officially begin next week, with the early-winter climate expected to be similar to last year. The Meteorological Department said winter will officially start on 2 November 2021. Some weather events…

The Bangkok Communicable Disease Committee has resolved to lift the ban on alcoholic beverage consumption in restaurants that have been certified with the SHA+ Standards; entertainment venues, pubs, bars, karaoke, and massage parlors excluded. On October 30, 2021, the Bangkok Communicable Disease Committee made known its resolution to amend orders…