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Blockchain technology is one of the hot topics in business, and the Thai Digital Asset Association is organizing a seminar this month to spread knowledge about blockchain technology and digital assets among people in the public and private sectors. Thai Digital Asset Association President Suppakrit Bunsat said creating understanding about blockchain and digital assets for […]
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With alcohol now allowed to be served at restaurants in key tourism cities, the Department of Health is urging drinkers to drink responsibly and continue practicing personal protective measures against COVID-19. Restaurants are warned not to serve alcohol beyond the permitted hours. Restaurants in Bangkok, Phuket, Krabi, and Phang Nga are now permitted to serve […]
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As the World Health Organisation (WHO) has approved Bharat Biotech COVID-19 vaccine Covaxin for emergency use, the international health agency’s Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and Chief Scientist Soumya Swaminathan on Wednesday congratulated India for the vaccine approval. WHO DG Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus took to Twitter and reacted to Covaxin emergency nod: Glad to see one more vaccine, #Covaxin, being granted WHO emergency use listing. The more […]
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Thailand’s Prime Minister has invited all sectors to take part in a country transformation, following the country’s reopening to international visitors, with the new chapter of tourism being one of the main focuses. Following Thailand’s reopening to international tourists, Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has urged all sectors to collaborate in the country’s transformation towards […]
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The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) introduced the latest tourism marketing campaign, the ‘Visit Thailand Year 2022” with a number of strategic activities to promote the reopening of the kingdom’s ‘Amazing New Chapters’ of new normal tourism at one of the world’s leading travel trade shows, the World Travel Market (WTM), from 1-3 November, 2021. […]
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The tourism scene in some provinces has visibly gotten livelier after the relaxation of Covid restrictions to accommodate the reopening of Thailand to international tourists, and as the tourism high season comes into view. This is especially true for Phuket province, which has a 3-month head start because of the Phuket Sandbox quarantine waiver initiative. […]
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Bangkok Governor Pol Gen Aswin Kwanmuang wants to maintain Covid restrictions by allowing alcohol consumption in restaurants only until 9 pm for the time being, reasoning that the easing of curbs must proceed gradually. The move came after a call for an extension of the alcohol consumption period by the Thai Alcohol Beverage Business Association. […]
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The Central Vaccination Center at Bang Sue Grand Station has since yesterday been offering the COVID-19 vaccine to adolescents without an appointment. Teenagers 12-18 years old can travel to the site to get their first jab of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine until 10 November. The Central Vaccination Center (CVC) at Bang Sue Grand Station in Bangkok […]
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The first day of the country reopening for international visitors yesterday took place in an orderly fashion, with some 2,000 international tourists arriving at Suvarnabhumi Airport alone. The Prime Minister has praised all sectors for their cooperation for this smooth transition, with optimism that more tourists will be visiting the kingdom at the end of […]
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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 Buddha yesterday (1 Nov), the […]
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March brings a dynamic line-up of cultural celebrations, music festivals, spiritual ceremonies, and creative gatherings...
The world-renowned Belgian electronic music festival Tomorrowland has officially confirmed Tomorrowland Thailand, marking a major...
The Thailand Countdown 2026 Events Calendar brings together an extensive nationwide celebration welcoming the New...
EM DISTRICT has joined forces with leading private-sector partners across the Sukhumvit area to present...
Prepare for an unforgettable year-end experience at the One Bangkok Countdown Celebration 2026, happening on...
Bangkok, 22/03/2025: An international arrest warrant has been issued by the Thai government against Shankhesh Mutha, the prime accused in the theft of diamonds worth several crores of rupees from an Indian-origin diamond trader in Bangkok.
