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BangkokScoopTravel & tourism · 24 Oct 2020

Travel & tourism · 24 Oct 2020

Temperature drops at Doi Inthanon

At this time of year, northern Thailand gets colder. At Doi Inthanon, Chiang Mai, the temperature dropped overnight by another degree, and is now close to a single figure reading. During the weekend, a large…

BangkokScoopFood & nightlife · 19 Oct 2020

Food & nightlife · 19 Oct 2020

Vegetarian festival underway in many provinces

In Bangkok, Yaowarat is the first place people think of when joining the annual Vegetarian Festival. Each morning, people gradually arrive to shop for a wide variety of products, especially vegetarian food, agricultural protein and…

BangkokScoopSports · 18 Oct 2020

Sports · 18 Oct 2020

Tourism and Sports Ministry expects 400 foreign visitors in early November

The Minister of Tourism and Sports expects that there will be approximately 400 foreign visitors in early November and expressed his belief that the Bangkok protest situation will not affect their confidence. Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn,…

BangkokScoopBangkok & Thailand · 17 Oct 2020

Bangkok & Thailand · 17 Oct 2020

New exhibition tells story of Tham Luang cave rescue

The rescue of young footballers trapped in Chiang Rai’s Tham Luang cave in 2018 is now being told in a recently opened exhibition, showing scenes from the rescue mission in a replica of the cave.…

BangkokScoopRoyal news · 13 Oct 2020

Royal news · 13 Oct 2020

Agencies organize activities to commemorate HM King Bhumibol

Many agencies performed merit-making and organized other activities to mark the passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great (Rama IX) on October 13, 2016. At the Equestrian Statue of Chulalongkorn the Great in…

BangkokScoopFilm & entertainment · 8 Sept 2020

Film & entertainment · 8 Sept 2020

RCB Film Club's Next Film-'Se Busca Novio--Para Mi Mujer' ('Looking for a Boyfriend---for my wife'), Chile- Sat 26 Sept, 4:00 pm.

RCB FILM CLUB SECOND FILM OF 2020 ! "SE BUSCA NOVIO... PARA MI MUJER" ("Looking for a Boyfriend... for my Wife") ( With English sub-titles ) 1 Hr 40 Mins. Directed by Diego Rougier KIND…

Unsung Heroes’ of Thailand’s victory over COVID-19: Lessons for India’s Asha workers

COVID-19 · 4 Sept 2020

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…

BangkokScoopCOVID-19 · 22 Aug 2020

COVID-19 · 22 Aug 2020

FTI ready to implement six strategies to get through COVID-19

Supant Mongkolsuthree, who has been re-elected as chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), until 2022, shared his vision of making small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the industrial sector more competitive in the…

BangkokScoopRoyal news · 12 Aug 2020

Royal news · 12 Aug 2020

HM Queen Mother provides items to homeless shelter

The utmost appreciation has been the response by recipients to the gracious gesture by Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, who has royally bestowed meals and essential items on a homeless shelter in Pathum…

United Nations praise Thailand for COVID-19 success

COVID-19 · 12 Aug 2020

United Nations praise Thailand for COVID-19 success

Thailand’s COVID-19 response an example of resilience and solidarity: a UN Resident Coordinator’s Blog In January, Thailand became the second country to confirm a COVID-19 case but, since then, the country has shown remarkable resilience…

BangkokScoopPolitics & government · 12 Aug 2020

Politics & government · 12 Aug 2020

PM Prayut joins volunteer activities at Pakkred Home for Boys

The Prime Minister and Defense Minister, has participated in Pansuk Plukrak (sharing happiness, planting love) volunteer activities, by releasing fish and planting vegetables at Pakkred Home for Boys, while urging all children to study hard,…

BangkokScoopFilm & entertainment · 11 Aug 2020

Film & entertainment · 11 Aug 2020

RCB FILM CLUB RE-OPENS- 'Hutsulka Ksenya', Ukraine, SAT 29 AUG, 4:00 pm

RCB FILM CLUB RE-OPENS! OPENING FILM OF 2020 ‘HUTSULKA KSENYA’ (‘The Legend of Hutsulka Ksenya’) UKRAINE (2019) (With English Sub-Titles) 1 Hr 30 Mins. Directed by Olena Demyanenko Kind Courtesy: Ukraine National Film Agency/Gagarin Media…

BangkokScoopFilm & entertainment · 9 Aug 2020

Film & entertainment · 9 Aug 2020

4.56 million people register for We Travel Together campaign

More than 4.56 million people have registered for the government’s latest tourism stimulus campaign known as Rao Tiew Duay Kan (We Travel Together) since July 15. Mr Lavaron Sangsnit, Director General of the Fiscal Policy…

BangkokScoopBangkok & Thailand · 4 Aug 2020

Bangkok & Thailand · 4 Aug 2020

เซ็นทรัลพัฒนา เชื่อมั่นในพลังของผู้หญิง จัดแคมเปญ “WOMEN” YOU ARE AMAZING เพื่อผู้หญิงและงานวันแม่ ตลอดสิงหาคมนี้

กรุงเทพฯ - บริษัท เซ็นทรัลพัฒนา จำกัด (มหาชน) ผู้บริหารศูนย์การค้าเซ็นทรัลฯ ร่วมส่งเสริมพลังของผู้หญิงกับบทบาทที่หลากหลายและท้าทายทางสังคม จัดแคมเปญ “WOMEN” YOU ARE AMAZING เพราะผู้หญิงทุกคนมีความมหัศจรรย์ในแบบของตัวเอง ฉลองความเป็นผู้หญิง กับสิทธิพิเศษมากมาย 1 – 31 สิงหาคม 2563 ณ ศูนย์การค้าเซ็นทรัลเวิลด์ เซ็นทรัลพลาซา เซ็นทรัลเฟสติวัล เซ็นทรัลภูเก็ต เซ็นทรัลวิลเลจ รวม 33 สาขา ทั่วประเทศ พร้อมเชิญชวนลูกค้าประชาชนร่วมลงนามและจุดเทียนชัยถวายพระพรกับกิจกรรมเทิดพระเกียรติสมเด็จพระนางเจ้าสิริกิติ์ พระบรมราชินีนาถ พระบรมราชินีพันปีหลวง ที่ศูนย์การค้าเซ็นทรัลทุกสาขา…

BangkokScoopFestivals & culture · 4 Aug 2020

Festivals & culture · 4 Aug 2020

Central Pattana’ believes in the power of women –launching“WOMEN” YOU ARE AMAZING campaign throughout August to praise women and celebrate Mother’s Day

Bangkok– Central Pattana Plc., operator of Central shopping centers, empowers women who perform the diverse and challenging roles in the society by launching a campaign entitled“WOMEN” YOU ARE AMAZING in the belief that every woman…

BangkokScoopBangkok & Thailand · 3 Aug 2020

Bangkok & Thailand · 3 Aug 2020

The Vintage Band t-shirt trend and its effects on bands and artists

Vintage band t-shirts have come a long way from an ordinary method of advertisement to a globally known fashion trend. But how does it affect and change the way we perceive different bands and artists?…

BangkokScoopRoyal news · 29 Jul 2020

Royal news · 29 Jul 2020

PM leads central alms giving ceremony celebrating HM King’s birthday

Celebrations and events are being held throughout today to celebrate the auspicious occasion of His Majesty the King’s birthday. The government has held some central events in Bangkok led by the Prime Minister, since this…

BangkokScoopBusiness & money · 28 Jul 2020

Business & money · 28 Jul 2020

“GI Market 2020” gathers unique items from around the country

"GI Market 2020” is an event that brings together Geographical Indication products from all over the country and is hosted by the Department of Intellectual Property at Central Plaza Rama 9. The event will last…

BangkokScoopRoyal news · 28 Jul 2020

Royal news · 28 Jul 2020

Reforestation project conducted in honor of HM King

The Department of National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, together with Royal Thai Volunteers, participated in a reforestation and forest fire protection project in the northern province of Chiang Rai province, on the occasion of…

BangkokScoopRoyal news · 28 Jul 2020

Royal news · 28 Jul 2020

Yala starts celebrating HM King’s birthday

Yala province is now inviting the general public to participate in events celebrating the auspicious occasion of His Majesty the King’s birthday on 28 July 2020. Yala City Municipality has decorated the streets, from the…

BangkokScoopFilm & entertainment · 28 Jul 2020

Film & entertainment · 28 Jul 2020

4.56 million people register for We Travel Together campaign

More than 4.56 million people have registered for the government’s latest tourism stimulus campaign known as Rao Tiew Duay Kan (We Travel Together) since July 15. Mr Lavaron Sangsnit, Director General of the Fiscal Policy…

BangkokScoopCOVID-19 · 28 Jul 2020

COVID-19 · 28 Jul 2020

Tourism revitalized during holiday break

Tourism in many provinces is lively during the long weekend, as measures are being taken to help limit the spread of COVID-19 at various venues. At Khao Kradong Forest Park, in Buriram province, tourist police,…

BangkokScoopCOVID-19 · 23 Jul 2020

COVID-19 · 23 Jul 2020

Thai soldiers back from Hawaii, enter quarantine

151 Thai soldiers attending a military exercise in Hawaii arrived back in Thailand last night. 11 of them have been sent to a hospital with suspicious symptoms, while the rest are now held in quarantine…

BangkokScoopRoyal news · 22 Jul 2020

Royal news · 22 Jul 2020

Procedure for Entry into Thailand for Non-Thai Nationals

Procedure for Entry into Thailand for Non-Thai Nationals For more information: - Royal Thai Government’s COVID-19 Information Centre, Hotline 1111. - Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tel: +66 2572-8442. - The Civil…