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COVID-19 · 19 Dec 2021
The government says workers who saw substantial earnings losses due to government closures of entertainment venues during the pandemic will each receive 5,000 baht in assistance. According to Deputy Government Spokesperson Traisulee Traisoranakul, the plan…
Festivals & culture · 19 Dec 2021
Authorities have announced safety guidelines for participants and organizers of New Year countdown events in Bangkok. According to Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang, the launching of fireworks, lanterns, or similar objects is prohibited except in cases…
India & Thailand · 13 Dec 2021
Harnaaz Sandhu was crowned Miss Universe 2021 in Israel marking a major feat for India as the title comes back to the country after 21 years India's Harnaaz Sandhu has been crowned the Miss Universe…
Film & entertainment · 12 Dec 2021
Special birthday wish Rupali Ganguly took to her official Instagram account today, 11th December, to drop a special birthday wish for her costar, Anuj Kapadia aka Gaurav Khanna. Sharing some candid pics of the two…
Business & money · 11 Dec 2021
Jewelry acquisition is by definition "cash flow-sensitive". A lot of money can go into critical acquisitions, and getting the best value for money is absolutely crucial. You may be surprised to learn that even leading…
Travel & tourism · 10 Dec 2021
THE ASIAN AGE. | LEKHA SHANKAR An RT-PCR test needs to be taken 72 hours before departure, and this certificate needs to be produced on arrival at Bangkok Thailand has finally opened out to international…
COVID-19 · 6 Dec 2021
The Ministry of Public Health has announced the presence of the Omicron coronavirus variant in Thailand, detected in an international visitor arriving from Spain. The announcement was made today by Supakit Sirilak, chief of the…
Travel & tourism · 4 Dec 2021
With Omicron deferring resumption of regular international flights, India is currently working on creating air bubbles with 10 more countries including Saudi Arabia and Switzerland. Since last summer, India has so far created bubbles with…
Business & money · 30 Nov 2021
Twitter has a new CEO: Parag Agrawal, who’ll be taking over for Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, the longest-serving chief executive in the company’s 15-plus-year history. Agrawal isn’t the most well-known of names either inside or…
COVID-19 · 29 Nov 2021
Starting from 1 December 2021 onwards, the entry of travelers from eight African countries into Thailand will be banned, as part of Thailand’s measures to prevent the spread of the new COVID-19 variant, known as…
Travel & tourism · 27 Nov 2021
The 5-star Andara Resort Villas offers comfort and convenience whether you're on business or holiday in Phuket. The hotel offers a high standard of service and amenities to suit the individual needs of all travelers.…
COVID-19 · 20 Nov 2021
Thousands of people, some dressed in Thai Traditional attire, are seen taking part in a Loy Krathong event held at Sukhothai Historical Park. This year, despite the lingering COVID-19 outbreak, people continue flocking to Loy…
Bangkok & Thailand · 17 Nov 2021
The National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) will be holding Thailand Research Expo 2021 on November 22-26, providing a stage for the presentation of research, technologies, and innovations that have the potential to be used…
Bangkok & Thailand · 17 Nov 2021
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has laid down 6 strategies to support industries and businesses, with a focus being placed on surviving and thriving on opportunities created by the shift toward digital technology. FTI…
COVID-19 · 16 Nov 2021
Around 40,000 foreign visitors have already entered Thailand since the launch of a quarantine-free program for vaccinated travelers on 1 November. Government Spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has expressed his satisfaction…
India & Thailand · 15 Nov 2021
The 3rd edition of the Singapore, India and Thailand Trilateral Maritime Exercise (SITMEX – 21) commenced on Monday in the Andaman Sea off Indian coast The 3rd edition of the Singapore, India and Thailand Trilateral…
COVID-19 · 15 Nov 2021
Phuket province has been maintaining stringent COVID-19 prevention measures as stipulated by the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration, which most recently announced that no relaxations were yet being applied on pubs, bars, karaokes, and other…
COVID-19 · 15 Nov 2021
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) resolved to ease more restrictions on restaurants serving alcoholic beverages under the "Thai Stop Covid Plus" certification campaign, in addition to the previous certification of the SHA (Safety and Health…
COVID-19 · 15 Nov 2021
The revised guidelines for international arrivals have exempted children below five years from compulsory RT-PCR testing before and after their arrival in India. However, if found symptomatic for Covid-19 on arrival or during home quarantine…
Festivals & culture · 12 Nov 2021
The minister of public health has inspected the operations of the field hospital at the 11th Military Circle in Bangkok, during which he affirmed that the field hospital will remain open until all Thais receive…
Weather & environment · 11 Nov 2021
Temperatures in upper Thailand have started to cool down, with morning fog now forming in many areas of Nong Khai and Lampang provinces. As bothersome as fog might be to motorists, it also brings an…
Travel & tourism · 11 Nov 2021
Booking is open. More flights will be announced soon... Registration not required. #VandeBharatMission Under #VandeBharatMission , Air India is running flights every Saturday and will soon be running flights on every Tuesday in December. The…
Travel & tourism · 11 Nov 2021
Thailand Pass System is a web-based registration scheme that is being implemented to replace the Certificate of Entry (COE) application process for hassle-free entry to Thailand effective 01 November 2021. Thailand Pass has been designed…
Weather & environment · 9 Nov 2021
Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha has acknowledged updates on the floods in Bangkok and vicinity provinces which were triggered by storm surges in the Gulf of Thailand, and has ordered all agencies to quickly assist…
