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BangkokScoopSports · 28 Feb 2020

Sports · 28 Feb 2020

Women’s T20 World Cup: Lizelle Lee’s ton helps South Africa ease past Thailand

Lee departed on the ball of Suleeporn Laomi after scoring 101 runs off 60 balls. Her innings was laced with 16 fours and 3 sixes. Luus, meanwhile, scored 61 not out off 41. Her knock…

BangkokScoopTravel & tourism · 22 Feb 2020

Travel & tourism · 22 Feb 2020

Thai residents in China urged to fly back when they can

The Department of Consular Affairs has advised Thai nationals residing in China to consider travel out of China while airlines are still operating. Those who find it necessary to stay in China, are reminded to…

BangkokScoopRoyal news · 21 Feb 2020

Royal news · 21 Feb 2020

HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn marks birthday anniversary of King Rama II

Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn has opened the Chalerm Phra Kiat ceremony on the occasion of the birthday anniversary of King Rama II Her Royal Highness visited Amphawan temple in Amphawa district of…

BangkokScoopRoyal news · 21 Feb 2020

Royal news · 21 Feb 2020

HRH Princess Sirivannavari opens Bangkok Design Week 2020

Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya opens Bangkok Design Week 2020 Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya visited Thailand Creative and Design Center in Bang Rak district of Bangkok and paid homage to…

BangkokScoopRoyal news · 20 Feb 2020

Royal news · 20 Feb 2020

HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha opens the BBG PRINCESS CUP 2020 table tennis competition

Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati yesterday at Samyan Mitrtown in Pathumwan district of Bangkok presided over the opening ceremony of the BBG PRINCESS CUP 2020 table tennis competition held by BBG Sport Club and…

BangkokScoopPolitics & government · 11 Feb 2020

Politics & government · 11 Feb 2020

Thailand refuses cruise ship from docking at Laem Chabang

Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has turned away the cruise ship MS Westerdam and prohibited it from docking in the Laem Chabang port. Why? The Holland-US MS Westerdam cruise ship carrying 1,455 guests and 802…

BangkokScoopCOVID-19 · 10 Feb 2020

COVID-19 · 10 Feb 2020

Coronavirus infections continue to increase overseas

The number of those killed by coronavirus has reached 910, 907 of whom were reported in China while one reportedly died in Hong Kong and one other in the Philippines. Those killed by the virus…

BangkokScoopFestivals & culture · 4 Feb 2020

Festivals & culture · 4 Feb 2020

2nd North East India Festival at Central World, Bangkok from 21-23 February 2020

North East India comes to Thailand Bangkok: February 4, 2020 : The 2nd North East India Festival will be held at Central World, Bangkok from 21-23 February 2020. The festival will be aimed at promoting…

BangkokScoopBusiness & money · 4 Feb 2020

Business & money · 4 Feb 2020

DeeMoney wins the Most Promising New Fintech Start-up in International Finance Awards 2020

DeeMoney was named the ‘Most Promising New Fintech Start-up – Thailand 2019’ by the International Finance Awards. DeeMoney is one of the leading Thai FinTech companies to handle digital cross-border money transfers and is now…

BangkokScoopCOVID-19 · 3 Feb 2020

COVID-19 · 3 Feb 2020

Thailand Says New Drug Cocktail Successfully Treated Coronavirus in Chinese Patient in 48 Hours

The 71-year-old patient tested negative for the virus 48 hours after Thai doctors administered the combination, doctor Kriengsak Attipornwanich said during the ministry's daily press briefing. A Chinese woman infected with the new coronavirus showed…

BangkokScoopCOVID-19 · 3 Feb 2020

COVID-19 · 3 Feb 2020

Medical team to evacuate Thais from Wuhan city

The government has prepared medical teams, nurses and medical supplies to go on a flight to evacuate Thai nationals from Wuhan city. Deputy Prime Minister/Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul confirmed today that the ministry has…

BangkokScoopCOVID-19 · 30 Jan 2020

COVID-19 · 30 Jan 2020

Defense Spokesperson: Govt monitoring the wellbeing of Thais in Wuhan

The Spokesperson of the Ministry of Defense has stressed that the Thai government places importance on the wellbeing of Thai citizens in Wuhan, China, the epicenter of the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak. Spokesperson Lt. Gen.…

BangkokScoopCOVID-19 · 30 Jan 2020

COVID-19 · 30 Jan 2020

Thailand Can Still Control the Coronavirus Infection Situation

Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says that Thailand can still control the coronavirus infection situation. He also urged the public not to believe in misinformation on the spread of this disease…

BangkokScoopTravel & tourism · 23 Jan 2020

Travel & tourism · 23 Jan 2020

Indians No Longer Need A Visa To Visit Brazil

It’s time to blast ‘Brazil’ by the Vengaboys on repeat because Brazil has announced that Indians won’t require a visa to travel to Brazil. On Thursday, Brazil’s far-right president, Jair Bolsanaro said that Chinese and…

BangkokScoopBusiness & money · 23 Jan 2020

Business & money · 23 Jan 2020

DeeMoney launches DeeNEXT; a guaranteed next working day account credit service to India and many more countries!

Your Money on Time, Every Time DeeMoney launches DeeNEXT; a guaranteed next working day account credit service to India and many more countries! DeeMoney’s mission has always been to solve the small financial problems that…

BangkokScoopBusiness & money · 21 Jan 2020

Business & money · 21 Jan 2020

Exports to Middle East performing well

The Ministry of Commerce reports that the value of Thai goods exported to the Middle East has continued to grow for a second month at 2.9 percent, with health products being the most popular item.…

BangkokScoopWeather & environment · 16 Jan 2020

Weather & environment · 16 Jan 2020

Chiang Mai introduces AirCMI pollution management app

Prior to the Cabinet’s meeting , Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, viewed an exhibition depicting the AirCMI haze and air pollution management system in Chiang Mai, and checked out the Pollution…

BangkokScoopWeather & environment · 10 Jan 2020

Weather & environment · 10 Jan 2020

PM2.5 levels in greater Bangkok increase

This morning, levels of particulate matter 2.5 micrometers and less in diameter (PM2.5) in most areas of Bangkok and vicinity exceeded the safe threshold of 50 micrograms per cubic meter of air. People in Bangkok…

BangkokScoopBangkok & Thailand · 10 Jan 2020

Bangkok & Thailand · 10 Jan 2020

Agencies organize activities for Children’s Day

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will give children an opportunity to visit the office of the Bangkok Governor, Pol. Gen. Aswin Kwanmuang, on Children’s Day this Saturday, while the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research…

BangkokScoopTravel & tourism · 7 Jan 2020

Travel & tourism · 7 Jan 2020

Thailand projects US$105 billion tourism revenue in 2020

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is expecting 3.18 trillion baht (US$105 billion) in overall tourism revenue for Thailand in 2020, or a four per cent year-on-year increase. This includes 2.02 trillion baht from international…

BangkokScoopFestivals & culture · 4 Jan 2020

Festivals & culture · 4 Jan 2020

Drunk driving no.1 crime this New Year season

Courts processed 9,179 traffic cases during the seven dangerous days of the New Year holidays, with drunk driving the most common instance where both adults and youths were involved. The Court of Justice Spokesman, Suriyan…

BangkokScoopWeather & environment · 3 Jan 2020

Weather & environment · 3 Jan 2020

Anti-plastic campaign gets positive response from public

Starting yesterday (Jan 1), more than 75 shopping malls and convenience stores nationwide stopped handing out single-use plastic bags to customers, following the government’s six-month anti-plastic campaign. The Natural Resources and Environment Minister, Varawut Silpa-archa,…

Thai Actor Chantavit Dhanasevi wins the ‘Star Hunter Award’

Film & entertainment · 23 Jun 2011

Thai Actor Chantavit Dhanasevi wins the ‘Star Hunter Award’

Thai Actor Chantavit ‘Ter’ Dhanasevi has won the ‘Star Hunter Award’ for his performance in ‘Hello Stranger’ or ‘Guan Muen Ho’ at the 14th Shanghai International Film Festival held in Shanghai, China. There are only…