151 Thai soldiers attending a military exercise in Hawaii arrived back in Thailand last night. 11 of them have been sent to a hospital with suspicious symptoms, while the rest are now held in quarantine at a hotel in Pattaya. The 151 Thai soldiers arrived at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, where they underwent screening according to […]
Read More Read MoreDuring the religious holidays of Asanha Puja Day and Buddhist Lent Day, people are going out to make merit at temples, while many buy Lent candles in tribute to the occasion. At the municipal fresh market in Phichit, a large number of people bought Lent candles, offerings, inner garments and yellow robes for the making […]
Read More Read MoreThe Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) said today that motorists can use Bangkok’s tollways free of charge on July 5-6, 2020. The Chalerm Mahanakorn Expressway (First Stage Expressway), Si Rat Expressway and Udon Ratthaya Expressway are waiving tolls on July 5-6 during Asalha Puja Day and Buddhist Lent Day. Tollway operators Bangkok Expressway and Metro […]
Read More Read MorePrivate jet and charter companies witness a spike in interest from Indian families wanting to fly to luxe hotels in Maldives and Rajasthan, wellness retreats in Kerala, and safari camps in Africa As India slowly and shakily emerges from one of the strictest lockdowns in the world, travel as we have known it is still […]
Read More Read MoreFor the first time in Thailand, turtle eggs were laid by a leatherback sea turtle on Phang Nga beach outside the normal egg laying season. Officials have set up fences to protect the nest, while expecting this to be an indication of a increased abundance of the animal in the Andaman Sea. The Chief of […]
Read More Read MoreMr. Chamroen Thippayapongtada, Phang Nga’s Governor, has presided over a big cleaning event at Andaman Art, Culture and Tradition Research Center of Phang Nga Province in order to prepare the national park and other attractions for tourists. Many organisations comprising local administrations, local residents, tourists, business owners, and volunteers attended the occasion. During the event, […]
Read More Read MoreLocal authorities and education agencies are now checking schools’ preparedness to implement COVID-19 precautionary measures, during the new school year starting on 1st July to ensure the health and safety of students. In Bangkok, a Deputy Governor of Bangkok, Krengyos Sudlapa inspected Wat Phraya Siri Aiya Sawan School in Bang Phlat district, which is a […]
Read More Read MorePublic buses in Bangkok operated by the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) will from 1st July relax its social distancing measures, allowing buses to accept passengers at up to 70 percent maximum capacity. Passengers travelling together will also be able to share a double seat. From 1st July, which is the opening date of schools […]
Read More Read MoreDomestic tourism has restarted since the Phase 4 easing of restrictions took place in Thailand, with attractions now starting to see many guests. Some people however, are still concerned about the potential spread of COVID-19. To alleviate this concern and promote domestic tourism, the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion (OSMEP) has partnered with […]
Read More Read MoreA development project to create a COVID-19 vaccine in Thailand is on track to start clinical trials in humans soon, during which the safety of volunteers and medical staff must be of the utmost importance. Mahidol University has introduced an innovative A.I. robot to help with the vaccine development project, which could replace humans in […]
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