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COVID-19 · 25 Jun 2020
Domestic tourism has restarted since the Phase 4 easing of restrictions took place in Thailand, with attractions now starting to see many guests. Some people however, are still concerned about the potential spread of COVID-19.…
Politics & government · 25 Jun 2020
Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha is scheduled to attend the 36 th ASEAN Summit via videoconference on 26 June 2020. The Summit will be chaired by Mr. Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Prime Minister of the Socialist…
COVID-19 · 25 Jun 2020
A development project to create a COVID-19 vaccine in Thailand is on track to start clinical trials in humans soon, during which the safety of volunteers and medical staff must be of the utmost importance.…
Film & entertainment · 25 Jun 2020
The British group starting out as just another Rock n Roll band in the late 60s soon flourished to be the pioneers of heavy metal music. By Arshi Banerjee It was a bright summer morning…
Bangkok & Thailand · 24 Jun 2020
A recent online post in the New York Times has recognized the quality of Thai fruit, saying "Eating Thai Fruit Demands Serious Effort but Delivers a Sublime Reward." In its publication earlier this week, the…
COVID-19 · 22 Jun 2020
By South-East Asia correspondent Amy Bainbridge and Supattra Vimonsuknopparat Thailand is emerging as another success story in the COVID-19 pandemic. It is all the more remarkable considering the country was the first outside of China…
COVID-19 · 21 Jun 2020
Prime Minister and Defense Minister, Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, has met with the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) to discuss operating amid the COVID-19 situation, emphasizing cooperation between the government, and private and civil sectors. The…
Royal news · 19 Jun 2020
“WHY CELEBRATE DAD FOR JUST ONE DAY? TAKE 20% OFF ANY ITEM AND CELEBRATE YOUR HERO FOR THE ENTIRE MONTH.” Gift your childhood Hero a gemstone and make your Dad feel like a King this…
COVID-19 · 17 Jun 2020
#9Districts 9Weeks #VHPThailand #COVID19 #HelpingHands #VHPFightsCorona 7TH WEEK OF SEWA - 13th June 2020 @ Chorm Thong District, Bangkok As part of the community sewa initiative, VHP Thailand extended the efforts and supported 300 families…
Festivals & culture · 16 Jun 2020
Embassy of India, Bangkok has been organising the International Day of Yoga (IDY) in Bangkok since 2015. This follows the proclamation of June 21 as the International Day of Yoga by the United Nations in…
Politics & government · 12 Jun 2020
A number of businesses and activities are allowed to reopen again with strict disease control measures to prevent a second wave of the outbreak. The Government has suggested the public to practice the "new normal"…
COVID-19 · 12 Jun 2020
The Department of Health, Ministry of Public Health, has recommended that the public prevent the spread of COVID-19 while they are buying street food or buying food from food stalls. There are four main practices…
Travel & tourism · 12 Jun 2020
An announcement from the Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT) regarding the operating hours of six international airports under its responsibility AOT has six international airports it is responsible for: Don Mueang, Phuket, Chiang…
Royal news · 9 Jun 2020
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is moving quickly to draft strategy to support the Royal Thai Government’s third phase of easing business activities and restrictions after its most recent announcement on Monday, 1 June,…
COVID-19 · 8 Jun 2020
The Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha officially reopened to visitors today after a closure of more than two months since the start of COVID-19 pandemic. In front of the Grand Palace,…
COVID-19 · 7 Jun 2020
Amongst the passengers on this Special Repatriation Flight to evacuate Indian nationals from Thailand were tourists on short visit, others on business trip and some students who had completed their courses and were waiting to…
Travel & tourism · 27 May 2020
The Cabinet has acknowledged the appointment of DPM Wissanu Krea-ngam as the chairman of the supervising committee on Thai Airways’ rehabilitation via the Bankruptcy Court, reporting periodically to the Cabinet. The Government Spokesperson Narumon Pinyosinwat…
COVID-19 · 27 May 2020
More businesses are now allowed to open as part of the easing of Phase 2 restrictions, while certain businesses such as spa and massage parlours are expected to reopen on a later date in Phase…
Royal news · 27 May 2020
The Prince Mahidol Award Foundation under the Royal Patronage has announced the extension of deadline for the nomination of individual (s) and/or institution(s) for their outstanding performance and/or research in the fields of medicine and…
COVID-19 · 26 May 2020
Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha has commended and extended support to all countries in overcoming the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) crisis. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that the Prime Minister on 21 May 2020 delivered…
COVID-19 · 24 May 2020
A French family stranded on Ko Samui for months after their holiday was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic is impressed with the Thai hospitality and help they have received during their extended stay. French media…
COVID-19 · 24 May 2020
SARABURI(NNT)-After a promising outcome from trials in rats, an anti-virus vaccine prototype developed by Thai researchers is now being tested in monkeys, with the results expected by September. Researchers from the National Research Council of…
Politics & government · 23 May 2020
-The Minister of Education has visited students at their homes in Nakhon Pathom and Ratchaburi, to observe the actual online learning process. Schools across the country are to reopen on 1st July, except for those…
COVID-19 · 21 May 2020
Spokesperson of the Center for the COVID-19 Situation Administration Dr. Taweesin Visanuyothin, in his press briefing on 20 May 2020, stated that Thailand expects to produce its own coronavirus vaccine next year. Known as COVID-19…
