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COVID-19 · 9 Nov 2021
Thailand is on its ninth day of having officially opened up to international tourists. More than 80 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered, placing Thailand at the 18th spot among countries and…
Food & nightlife · 7 Nov 2021
The SHA and SHA Plus logos are currently granted to tourism sites, hotels, and restaurants for the latter to put up for display, to assure visitors and customers that the respective venue implements safety measures…
Business & money · 5 Nov 2021
Blockchain technology is one of the hot topics in business, and the Thai Digital Asset Association is organizing a seminar this month to spread knowledge about blockchain technology and digital assets among people in the…
COVID-19 · 4 Nov 2021
With alcohol now allowed to be served at restaurants in key tourism cities, the Department of Health is urging drinkers to drink responsibly and continue practicing personal protective measures against COVID-19. Restaurants are warned not…
COVID-19 · 4 Nov 2021
As the World Health Organisation (WHO) has approved Bharat Biotech COVID-19 vaccine Covaxin for emergency use, the international health agency's Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and Chief Scientist Soumya Swaminathan on Wednesday congratulated India for the…
Travel & tourism · 4 Nov 2021
Thailand’s Prime Minister has invited all sectors to take part in a country transformation, following the country’s reopening to international visitors, with the new chapter of tourism being one of the main focuses. Following Thailand’s…
Travel & tourism · 3 Nov 2021
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) introduced the latest tourism marketing campaign, the ‘Visit Thailand Year 2022” with a number of strategic activities to promote the reopening of the kingdom’s ‘Amazing New Chapters’ of new…
COVID-19 · 2 Nov 2021
The tourism scene in some provinces has visibly gotten livelier after the relaxation of Covid restrictions to accommodate the reopening of Thailand to international tourists, and as the tourism high season comes into view. This…
COVID-19 · 2 Nov 2021
Bangkok Governor Pol Gen Aswin Kwanmuang wants to maintain Covid restrictions by allowing alcohol consumption in restaurants only until 9 pm for the time being, reasoning that the easing of curbs must proceed gradually. The…
COVID-19 · 2 Nov 2021
The Central Vaccination Center at Bang Sue Grand Station has since yesterday been offering the COVID-19 vaccine to adolescents without an appointment. Teenagers 12-18 years old can travel to the site to get their first…
Travel & tourism · 2 Nov 2021
The first day of the country reopening for international visitors yesterday took place in an orderly fashion, with some 2,000 international tourists arriving at Suvarnabhumi Airport alone. The Prime Minister has praised all sectors for…
COVID-19 · 2 Nov 2021
Not many foreign tourists are being spotted around landmarks in Bangkok such as Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Pho, where most of the visitors were domestic tourists. Staff at a Covid screening point said a…
COVID-19 · 2 Nov 2021
The Ministry of Public Health continues to urge the general public to adopt the Universal Protection approach against COVID-19, following the relaxation of several COVID-19 control restrictions. Businesses are asked to implement the COVID Free…
Royal news · 2 Nov 2021
The Department of Disease Control has issued a vaccine passport called the "COVID-19 CERTIFICATE OF VACCINATION," as published in the Royal Gazette. In this document, there are details of the immunization certificate for international travel.…
Royal news · 1 Nov 2021
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has updated the list of countries and territories where individuals are permitted to enter Thailand under the Royal Thai Government’s plan to reopen the country. According to a new announcement…
Weather & environment · 1 Nov 2021
As Thailand is moving away from the rainy season, the Meteorological Department has announced that this year’s winter season will officially begin next week, with the early-winter climate expected to be similar to last year.…
Food & nightlife · 1 Nov 2021
The Bangkok Communicable Disease Committee has resolved to lift the ban on alcoholic beverage consumption in restaurants that have been certified with the SHA+ Standards; entertainment venues, pubs, bars, karaoke, and massage parlors excluded. On…
Travel & tourism · 1 Nov 2021
REGISTRATION AND APPROVAL PROCESS Registration system for traveling to Thailand (only by air) 1 . When will Thailand Pass be open for registration? - Thailand Pass will be open for registration starting from 1 November…
Royal news · 1 Nov 2021
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announces updated list of countries and territories where individuals are permitted to enter Thailand under the Royal Thai Government's plan to reopen the country. (as of 30 October 2021) รายชื่อประเทศ/พื้นที่ต้นทางที่ได้รับอนุญาตให้เดินทางเข้าไทย…
COVID-19 · 1 Nov 2021
Thailand’s prime minister is asking all parties to pitch in and contribute toward the ‘reopening’ of the country on November 1, and ordered relevant agencies to reserve Molnupiravir drugs for COVID-19 in advance and ensure…
Bangkok & Thailand · 25 Oct 2021
Non-committal relationships are so common, it seems like a new Urban Dictionary term for a casual something-or-other is coined every single day. First, there was "booty call." Next: "friends with benefits." And now: "situationship." So…
COVID-19 · 14 Oct 2021
Consumption of alcoholic beverages in restaurants and reopening of entertainment venues will be allowed from December. In the initial phase, Thailand will allow fully vaccinated travellers from at least 10 low-risk countries, including China, Germany,…
Weather & environment · 14 Oct 2021
Police General Atsawin Kwanmuang, Governor of Bangkok said today that a plan and preparations for flooding in Bangkok have now been finished. Waterways, reservoirs, and water level monitoring systems are ready to prevent an inundation.…
India & Thailand · 9 Oct 2021
The first ever store belonging to one of the world’s largest convenience store chains, 7-Eleven saw huge rush on its opening day. The store opened in a Mumbai Suburb on Saturday. Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Retail…
