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Authorities have confirmed that Thailand now has 740 confirmed cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant, about 34% of which are community infections. According to Dr Supakit Sirilak, chief of the Department of Medical Sciences, 489 of the cases were international arrivals while 251 were local transmissions. He noted, however, that…

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will extend the temporary closure of entertainment venues until January 15 to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang has issued an announcement of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration on Orders of Temporary Closure of Premises (No. 48), stating that the Governor…

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced important updates for applicants registering for entry into Thailand. Following a surge in Omicron coronavirus cases, the government has suspended the Test & Go and Sandbox applications – with the exception of the Phuket Sandbox program – from the Thailand Pass system until…

Suvarnabhumi Airport will waive parking fees for Zone C starting midnight, December 30, until midnight of January 4. The zone can accommodate 718 cars and a 24-hour shuttle service is provided every 15 minutes between the parking lot and terminal. According to airport director Kittipong Kittikachorn, Suvarnabhumi is expected to…

According to Minister of Transport Saksayam Chidchob, public transport services in Bangkok consisting of trains, electric boats, and buses will accept payments made via Europay Mastercard and Visa (EMV) cards. By March 2022, MRT Purple Line, MRT Blue Line, and SRT Redline urban train will accept payments made by credit…

Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-O-Cha, as the head of the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration, assigned the public health system to be ready for possible Covid-19 clusters after the New Year. Facilities, equipment, officers must be prepared to deal with any situation. General Prayut believes that even if the number…