Get the full BangkokScoop experience on your smartphone app.
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) reports that the first day of COVID-19 vaccination reservations on Thursday, through the “Thai Ruam Jai Safe Bangkok” system, drew more than 1 million applications. Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang said the registration for Thai citizens in Bangkok, aged between 18 and 59, via website, the Paotang mobile application and in-person […]
Read More Read MoreRMC, a pioneer in the gemstone manufacturing business, has launched an e-commerce portal shoprmcgems.com with precious & semi-precious gemstones for B2B & B2C. RMC, a pioneer in the gemstone manufacturing business, has launched an e-commerce portal www.shoprmcgems.com with precious and semi-precious gemstones for Business to Business (B2B) and Business to Consumer (B2C). RMC has offices in Bangkok, […]
Read More Read MoreBangkok’s ViMUT Hospital, on Pahonyothin Road in Bangkok, is working with the Chinese embassy to provide COVID-19 vaccinations for Chinese nationals living in Thailand. The hospital said it delivered vaccinations to people working for Huawei Technologies (Thailand) on May 21st and aims to vaccinate at least 20,000 Chinese nationals as part of the inoculation drive. […]
Read More Read MorePattaya plans to welcome back foreign tourists, without quarantine requirements, in the fourth quarter of this year and seeks more COVID-19 vaccine doses to cover at least 70% of local residents. Pattaya mayor Sontaya Kunplome said, under the “Pattaya, Move on” project, that foreign tourists who have received two vaccine doses will be allowed to […]
Read More Read MoreThe Public Health Ministry said most COVID-19 cases found in April were caused by the UK variant, according to results from tests on 300 samples. Department of Medical Sciences Director-General Dr. Supakit Sirilak said the UK variant appeared in 93% of the samples. Regarding the South African variant, he said only 11 people in Narathiwat’s […]
Read More Read MoreAlong with Visakha Puja day, today is also Thailand’s National Tree Day. To celebrate the occasion, the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment (MNRE) has held a tree planting ceremony promoting the national strategy to increase the country’s green areas over 20 years. The Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment Varawut Silpa-archa has […]
Read More Read MoreThe remains of two Thai workers who were victims of the Israeli–Palestinian conflict have now arrived in Thailand, with the Minister of Labour and government officials expressing their condolences at the airport. The remains of the two Thai victims of the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, were returned to Thailand from Israel onboard El Al Israel Airlines flight […]
Read More Read MoreCOVID-19 Daily Vaccinations Total number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered: 3,147,227 · Total number of people who have received 1 dose: 2,157,609 · Total number of people who have received 2 doses: 989,618 Number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered today: 122,914 · Number of people who […]
Read More Read MoreLekha Shankar | Bangkok — so near, yet so far Covid does strange, surreal things. One of the strangest, most surreal things I did recently was take a shockingly long return-flight to Thailand from India. The normal four-hour flight took as long as 35+ hours (including two huge layovers), and the ticket cost eight times […]
Read More Read MoreVisakha Bucha Day is one of the most important days for Buddhists as three major events in Buddha’s life occurred on this day comprising his birth, his enlightenment and his nirvana. The principle Buddha taught his followers on Visakha Bucha day was The 4 Noble Truths: First, Dukkha meaning suffering, discomfort or pain, Second, […]
Read More Read More
Date: Sunday, 21 June 2026 Time: 0600 – 0730 hrs (T-shirt distribution from 0530 hrs)...
CONTEMPORARY WORLD FILM SERIES, AT TK PARK OPENING FILM OF THE YEAR 2026 ! ‘HIJO...
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...
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.
