Unsung Heroes’ of Thailand’s victory over COVID-19: Lessons for India’s Asha workers
An exclusive interview with the doctor who founded Thailand’s little-known but all-powerful brigade of Village Health Volunteers. Thailand was recently chosen by WHO, together with New Zealand, as role models for their success in curbing Covid-19, and films are being made about both nations. The country reported its first case…
Amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, VHP Thailand (Vishwa Hindu Parishad) extend help to people in Thailand
#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 of Chorm Thong district in Bangkok. 1500 kg rice, 300 bottles of Soya Sauce,…
Customer’s “New Normal” when using the services of any establishment
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” when using the services of any establishment. *The steps before going out* 1. Consider yourself…
PMO Minister meets COVID-19 affected villagers in Korat
A Prime Minister’s Office Minister has met with villagers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in Nakhon Ratchasima, prior to proposing to the Cabinet measures to assist Buddhist monks. Prime Minister’s Office Minister Tewan Liptapallop, today at Sisa Laloeng Temple in Nakhon Ratchasima presided over a compensation delivery ceremony for victims…
Dining out amid COVID-19 in Thailand
Since the government announced the first phase of lockdown easing, allowing many businesses like restaurants to function to a point, while strictly following social distancing standards and hygiene practices, businesses have been very creative. Our reporter Patcharawut Supakong takes us to see how a Bangkok hotpot restaurant has turned strict…
Six Types of Businesses and Activities Permitted to Restart on 3 May 2020
According to the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA), six types of venues will be allowed to reopen. Their reopening will also follow the Government’s strict health measures and guidelines, as Thailand continues its efforts to limit the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The six types of business…