Paraiba Tourmaline – A unique spectrum for a rare gem
Paraiba Tourmaline is famous for its broad blue-green spectrum and surprisingly, it’s more expensive than many gems on the market. It can fetch up to $100,000 per carat. The equally famous “neon blue” and other colors are apparent even in the raw stones. Paraiba Tourmaline – A unique spectrum for a…
Pattaya to pilot Ko Lan tourism reopening
Pattaya City now aims to reopen Ko Lan off the coast of Chonburi province for international tourism in the near future, before extending the opening to other parts of the city, in line with the government’s 120-day country reopening goal. The Mayor of Pattaya Sontaya Khunpluem said today the city…
Results of the First Phase of Human Trials of Thai COVID-19 Vaccine Are Promising
Thailand’s Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO) has reported that the results of the first phase of human trials of a COVID-19 vaccine candidate, being developed by the GPO and Mahidol University’s faculty of tropical medicine, are promising and the official results will be released next month. GPO Director Dr. Vitoon Danwiboon…
Thailand announces new restrictions in Bangkok to contain COVID-19 spread
Thailand on Sunday announced new restrictions centred around Bangkok in a bid to tackle the coronavirus outbreak. The new measures, which will be implemented for 30 days from Monday (June 28), include a ban on restaurant dine-ins in Bangkok, the capital, five surrounding provinces which are Samut Prakarn, Pathum Thani,…
Thailand announces new restrictions in Bangkok to contain COVID-19 spread
Thailand on Sunday announced new restrictions centred around Bangkok in a bid to tackle the coronavirus outbreak. The new measures, which will be implemented for 30 days from Monday (June 28), include a ban on restaurant dine-ins in Bangkok, the capital, five surrounding provinces which are Samut Prakarn, Pathum Thani,…
Royal Gazette Announces Thailand’s New Regulations for Online Ride-hailing Services
Thailand’s Transport Ministry has reported that a ministerial regulation, covering online ride-hailing services, has been announced in the Royal Gazette, making the rules enforceable. Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob said, according to the regulations, personal motor vehicles can be registered for online ride-hailing services. The Department of Land Transport (DLT) will…