Thailand is expected to enter the cold season next week and the periods of chilly weather will last longer, 5 to 7 days at a time instead of just 3 or 5 days as in previous years, according to the Thai Meteorological Department.
Seventy percent of the population in Bangkok -- 5.43 million people -- have so far received a second dose of Covid-19 vaccine.
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has warned people who live outside floodgates near the Chao Phraya River of possible floods due to rising water levels between Saturday and December 30.
Banks have confirmed they will pay back money to victims of unauthorised online withdrawals of cash debited via plastic bank cards after a spate of unauthorised online transactions.
Twelve northeastern train services have been suspended after the tracks between Bamnet Narong and Chatturat stations in Chaiyaphum and Kud Chik and Khok Kruad stations in Nakhon Ratchasima were flooded.
The Ministry of Public Health has expressed confidence it would be able to put the Covid situation under control.
A large number of people have been making social media posts about instances of money being deducted from their bank accounts despite not having ordered transactions or purchased goods or services.
Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang on Monday, October 18 signed an order to establish the Committee to Support the Reopening of Bangkok to Foreign Tourists to prepare for the official reopening next month.
The Dvaravati-style sandstone image, 13.30 metres long and 2.80m high, is believed to date from the 7th Century CE, making it both the oldest and longest reclining Buddha statue in Thailand.
A police raid on a Bangkok bar on Saturday night has resulted in 116 customers and a manager being charged with violating Covid-19 restrictions.
RT-PCR test will not be required anymore just like its previous flights this month.
PR Thai Government website posted the official press release on the planned reopening of Thailand without quarantine on November 1.
The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Thursday gave the green light for curfew time to be reduced. From October 16, curfew will be from 11pm to 3am.
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Thursday urged the public, businesses and government to cooperate in preparing for the country's reopening to fully vaccinated tourists next month.
Phuket and Samui authorities have officially approved the easing of travel restrictions for fully vaccinated domestic tourists to enter the islands, following the upcoming implementation of the government’s “We Travel Together” tourist campaign in mid-October.
The idea of sipping coffee while soaking in the cool, clear waters of the Ayutthaya’s Noi River appears to be a huge draw, with many tourists flocking to Phak Hai district last weekend.
