Thai workers’ remains returned from Israel
The 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…
Thailand COVID-19 Situation as of 26 May, 2021, 12.30 Hrs
COVID-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 · …
The normal four-hour flight took as long as 35 plus hours
Lekha 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…
Visakha Bucha Day
Visakha 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…
PM encourages people to plant more trees
Wednesday is Thailand’s National Tree Day. The Prime Minister today invited members of the public to plant more trees to benefit the climate and the environment, as part of the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment’s campaign. PM and Minister of Defence Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha today received iron wood…
South African Strain of COVID-19 Found in Narathiwat Province
The COVID-19 Network Investigations Group has found the B.1.351 COVID-19 variant, commonly known as the South African strain, in samples which the Public Health Ministry collected from people in an infection cluster in Tak Bai district on May 13th. The group said the strain contains spike mutations that may impact…