Labour Ministry pledges help for Thai workers in Israel
After two Thai nationals were reported killed in southern Israel on 18th May, casualties in the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, the Ministry of Thailand has announced that family of the deceased and those injured will receive help from both the Israeli and Thai authorities. The Minister of Labour Suchat Chomklin, announced today…
We Want the “Best” Vaccine
Article by Silada Rojratanakiat Photo : BioSpace When the first person in the world received a COVID 19 shot in December 2020, it marked the start of the fightback against the novel coronavirus. The historic moment gave us all confidence that there was a way through this pandemic. Soon, we…
Bangkok opens 6th field hospital
Bangkok Governor, Atsawin Khwanmuang, today followed the first day of operation of Bangkok’s 6th field hospital located in Bangkok Noi district, and capable of handling 200 patient beds. Bangkok’s 6th field hospital is located in Wat Sri Sudaram temple in Bangkok Noi district. The hospital is designed to receive…
Mexico’s Andrea Meza Crowned Miss Universe 2021
Miss Mexico Andrea Meza was crowned Miss Universe 2020, the 69th edition of the contest, at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, in Hollywood, Florida on May 16th, after an over 12 month delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Julia Gama, from Brazil, was the first runner up, followed…
Press Council Issues Guidelinesfor Reporting COVID-19 Vaccination News
The National Press Council of Thailand has issued guidelines for reporting news about COVID-19 vaccinations, following the publication of inaccurate reports by several media outlets. According to the guidelines, the media should provide balanced information, without editorializing or adding opinion, and should pay very close attention to the accuracy of…
COVID-19 Vaccination Compulsory in Buriram Province
Buriram governor Thatchakorn Hatathathayakul has issued an order requiring everyone in the province to get vaccinated against COVID-19, or risk being fined or jailed for up to two years. According to the order, people aged 18 and over, who live or work in the province, must assess their risk of…