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COVID-19 · 10 Jun 2021
Thailand’s Department of Disease Control (DDC) has explained that 12 of the 28 deaths, following the administration of their COVID-19 vaccination, were not directly related to the inoculation, while 16 others are still under investigation.…
COVID-19 · 7 Jun 2021
The Thai government's nationwide COVID-19 vaccination rollout starts on Monday, beginning with the elderly and those with any of seven underlying diseases. Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said provincial governors and public health chief are…
Film & entertainment · 5 Jun 2021
The Thai-directed film “Memoria” has been selected for the main competition at the Cannes Film Festival 2021, the first time in 11 years that a Thai filmmaker will be featured in the top tier of…
COVID-19 · 5 Jun 2021
The Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO) will import 11 million Sinovac doses from June to August, to support the government’s plan to procure at least 100 million vaccine doses for the country. Public Health Minister Anutin…
Travel & tourism · 3 Jun 2021
The Prime Minister is set to decide whether or not plans to welcome back foreign tourists will proceed as scheduled, when he heads a meeting of the economic committee set up to address the impact…
Business & money · 3 Jun 2021
The Thai National Shippers’ Council (TNSC) expects Thailand’s exports to rise by 10%-15% this year, following an export boom in April. TNSC president Chaichan Chareonsuk said export prospects have improved, due to the global economic…
COVID-19 · 3 Jun 2021
The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has warned large factories that they must complete preventative measure self-assessments by June 15. The CCSA needs these assessments to support its work to contain the spread of…
COVID-19 · 3 Jun 2021
The government has assured that all foreign nationals living in the kingdom, who have registered for vaccination, will be inoculated starting on June 7. Disease Control Department deputy director general Dr. Sophon Iamsirsithavorn said vaccinations…
COVID-19 · 3 Jun 2021
AstraZeneca and Siam Bioscience announced on Wednesday that they are ready to start supplying the government with COVID-19 vaccine produced in Thailand. The first locally produced doses will be supplied to the Thai Public Health…
COVID-19 · 2 Jun 2021
Film productions by international companies in Thailand have gained the country 1.2 billion baht in income despite the pandemic this year. The Department of Tourism anticipates this source of revenue will contribute 3 billion by…
COVID-19 · 31 May 2021
Prime Minister and Defense Minister, Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, has inspected a vaccination venue at CentralWorld shopping plaza in Pathum Wan district, Bangkok, while insisting that the COVID-19 vaccines are safe. Today (May 31), Gen. Prayut…
COVID-19 · 30 May 2021
The latest two-month extension is to contain the surge in local COVID-19 transmission The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to provide the latest update that the Thai Cabinet agreed to extend the Emergency…
COVID-19 · 30 May 2021
Thailand’s Department of Disease Control (DDC) is aiming to prioritize the distribution COVID-19 vaccine in Bangkok, during the national inoculation drive next month, to vaccinate at least 70% of the capital’s residents by July. DDC…
COVID-19 · 30 May 2021
Supreme Pharmatech, a major pharmaceutical manufacturer in Thailand, plans to import 10,000 doses of the world’s first COVID-19 vaccine for animals. Supreme Pharmatech CEO, Milint Wintarasiri, said the company is in negotiations with the manufacturer,…
COVID-19 · 29 May 2021
Residents around Lak Si construction camp have been getting COVID-19 jabs since the camp was linked to a large cluster. On Tuesday, City Hall opened an on-site vaccination center for the villagers, which is however…
COVID-19 · 29 May 2021
Several shopping malls in Thailand have offered space for the setting up of vaccination centers for the benefit of the public. One of these venues in Bangkok is Asiatique the Riverfront, which is now offering…
Business & money · 28 May 2021
The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) has reported that more than 23,000 empty containers have been returned to Thailand since February, enabling the export of 458,000 tons of products worth over 35 billion baht. TCC…
COVID-19 · 28 May 2021
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) reports that the first day of COVID-19 vaccination reservations on Thursday, through the "Thai Ruam Jai Safe Bangkok" system, drew more than 1 million applications. Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang said…
Business & money · 28 May 2021
RMC, a pioneer in the gemstone manufacturing business, has launched an e-commerce portal shoprmcgems.com with precious & semi-precious gemstones for B2B & B2C. RMC, a pioneer in the gemstone manufacturing business, has launched an e-commerce…
COVID-19 · 27 May 2021
Bangkok’s ViMUT Hospital, on Pahonyothin Road in Bangkok, is working with the Chinese embassy to provide COVID-19 vaccinations for Chinese nationals living in Thailand. The hospital said it delivered vaccinations to people working for Huawei…
COVID-19 · 27 May 2021
Pattaya plans to welcome back foreign tourists, without quarantine requirements, in the fourth quarter of this year and seeks more COVID-19 vaccine doses to cover at least 70% of local residents. Pattaya mayor Sontaya Kunplome…
COVID-19 · 27 May 2021
The Public Health Ministry said most COVID-19 cases found in April were caused by the UK variant, according to results from tests on 300 samples. Department of Medical Sciences Director-General Dr. Supakit Sirilak said the…
Festivals & culture · 27 May 2021
Along with Visakha Puja day, today is also Thailand’s National Tree Day. To celebrate the occasion, the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment (MNRE) has held a tree planting ceremony promoting the national strategy…
Travel & tourism · 27 May 2021
The remains of two Thai workers who were victims of the Israeli–Palestinian conflict have now arrived in Thailand, with the Minister of Labour and government officials expressing their condolences at the airport. The remains of…
