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The Prime Minister has decided to step up remedying issues to do with the Green Line rail extension between Bearing and Samut Prakan and from Mo Chit to Saphan Mai to Khu Khot, which have been pending operation and maintenance payments by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) for 3 years and 9 months. Prime Minister […]
Read More Read MorePhuket province is imposing a set of stricter measures to curb the surge of COVID-19 cases, with stricter screening applied to land, sea, and air arrivals. While the province has not reinstated quarantine requirements, all nightlife venues will be closed during the Songkran holidays. Phuket’s provincial Communicable Diseases Committee today reached a resolution in response […]
Read More Read MoreThailand has approved the Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine as another option for those entering the Kingdom while the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has improved its central registration system for access requests. Director of the Department of Information and spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Thani Saengrat, announced today that as part of a decision to […]
Read More Read MoreThailand’s Prime Minister has expressed concern over the COVID-19 situation, in particular its spread via entertainment venues, and ordered strict measures to be imposed on bars, pubs and karaoke lounges, including 14 day closures if an infection is discovered. Prime Minister’s Office spokesperson, said the PM has reiterated that strict measures are needed against COVID-19 […]
Read More Read MoreFirst Time Users of the Western Union mobile app or WU.com will Receive Central E-vouchers Worth THB 300 BANGKOK—On the special occasion of Songkran, Western Union, a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, offers first-time users of its digital services a chance to win a THB 300 e-voucher by Central Group until […]
Read More Read MoreThe Royal Thai Police Office will set up at least 1,200 road checkpoints to curb drink-driving, while local police will control Covid-19 spreaders, during the Songkran festival next week. National police chief Pol Gen Suwat Jangyodsuk said the goal was to reduce traffic accidents during the holiday by at least 5% from figures recorded over […]
Read More Read MoreThe fresh COVID-19 outbreak in Bangkok has spread to different areas and sectors, including political circles. MPs have isolated themselves and refrained from attending parliamentary meetings. Some cabinet ministers, who are at risk, have had to suspend their duties to observe the 14-day quarantine. Transport Minister, Saksayam Chidchob, is one such minister, after a transport […]
Read More Read MoreThai Gem and Jewelry Traders Association (TGJTA), along with The Gems, Jewelry and Precious Metal Confederation of Thailand (GJPCT), and Indian Thai Diamond and Color Stone Association (ITDCA), welcomed the Ambassador of the Republic of India to Thailand to connect good for India-Thailand commercial relations. On April 1, 2021, H.E. Mrs. Suchitra Durai, Ambassador of […]
Read More Read MoreThai veterinarians have successfully removed one big gallstone weighing 1.7kg gallstone from an elephant, a unique world record for veterinarians. The Faculty of Veterinary at Kasetsart University (Kamphaengsaen Campus) has announced the successful surgery of Sai Thong, a 50-year-old female elephant, which is only the second instance in the world of a gallstone being removed […]
Read More Read MoreThe Transport Ministry has launched the “Near to Home and Far from Home” campaign to reduce traffic congestion during this year’s Songkran Festival, targeting people living within 300 kilometres from Bangkok Minister Saksayam Chidchob said the idea is to have motorists manage their travelling days, instead of all travelling on the same day, which leads […]
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