The government has unveiled its “area quarantine” plan to open Thailand to foreign tourists from next month
The government has unveiled its “area quarantine” plan to open Thailand to foreign tourists from next month Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said area quarantine will be piloted in 5 provinces popular with foreign tourists – Chiang Mai, Phuket, Krabi, Surat Thani and Chon Buri. He said tourists will…
First batch of Covishield delivered to COVAX: Adar Poonawalla calls it historic
Ghana has become the first country in the world to receive vaccines acquired through the United Nations-backed COVAX initiative Adar Poonawalla says SII will continue to be at forefront of fighting the pandemic with affordable and immunogenic vaccines. Adar Poonawalla, CEO, Serum Institute of India, describes COVAX receiving the first…
Seminar on ‘Business Opportunities in India and Incredible India
Embassy of India, Bangkok organized a seminar on ‘Business Opportunities in India and Incredible India’ on 22 February, 2021 at Nakhonratchasima Province, Thailand. Ms. Alpana Dubey, Deputy Chief of Mission, in her speech, highlighted the strong economic and people-to-people ties between India and Thailand and encouraged the business representatives…
China to deliver COVID-19 vaccine to Thailand according to plan
According to Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, China has confirmed that it has approved exports of its COVID-19 vaccines to Thailand. China has registered the vaccines for emergency use and Thailand is also ready to do the same, he added. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said…
FTI still hopes to see economic growth at 2.5-2.6%
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) believes Thailand still has a chance to see 2.5-2.6% economic growth this year if the ongoing outbreak ends within March. FTI still hopes to see economic growth at 2.5-2.6% FTI vice-chairman Kriangkrai Tiannukul said food processing should be the first industry the public and…
Exim Bank proposes loan measure to crippled airlines
The Export-Import Bank of Thailand (Exim Bank) plans to propose a loan measure to the Finance Ministry early next month to help crippled airlines retain staff. Exim Bank President Pisit Serewiwattana said the proposal aims to beef up liquidity for these airlines by offering financial liquidity through loans. He said…