Author archives: BangkokScoop

 With the new term pushed back to a June 14 start, schools across the country are now making preparations for a safe reopening for their students and staff, from providing COVID-19 tests to implementing more stringent prevention measures at campuses. In Yala province, 135 teachers, school personnel, and interns at…

After two Thai nationals were reported killed in southern Israel on 18th May, casualties in the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, the Ministry of Thailand has announced that family of the deceased and those injured will receive help from both the Israeli and Thai authorities. The Minister of Labour Suchat Chomklin, announced today…

Article by Silada Rojratanakiat Photo : BioSpace When the first person in the world received a COVID 19 shot in December 2020, it marked the start of the fightback against the novel coronavirus. The historic moment gave us all confidence that there was a way through this pandemic. Soon, we…

Bangkok Governor, Atsawin Khwanmuang, today followed the first day of operation of Bangkok’s 6th field hospital located in Bangkok Noi district, and capable of handling 200 patient beds.   Bangkok’s 6th field hospital is located in Wat Sri Sudaram temple in Bangkok Noi district. The hospital is designed to receive…

Miss Mexico Andrea Meza was crowned Miss Universe 2020, the 69th edition of the contest, at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, in Hollywood, Florida on May 16th, after an over 12 month delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Julia Gama, from Brazil, was the first runner up, followed…

 The National Press Council of Thailand has issued guidelines for reporting news about COVID-19 vaccinations, following the publication of inaccurate reports by several media outlets. According to the guidelines, the media should provide balanced information, without editorializing or adding opinion, and should pay very close attention to the accuracy of…