Taxis turned into vegetable garden to help drivers survive pandemic in Thailand
Staple vegetables, such as chili, eggplant and cucumber, are now being grown on the roofs, in the tires and in the trunks of abandoned taxis and you probably don’t...
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WHO reports huge decline in new Covid infections
The World Health Organization said there were about 4 million coronavirus cases reported globally last week, marking the first major drop in new infections in more than two months....
Thai PM Prayut orders speedy opening for tourists
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered various ministries to speed up preparations for boosting tourism while keeping in mind pandemic restrictions.
Bangkok moves reopening to mid of October
The quarantine-free entry via Bangkok will benefit the whole country as tourists usually visit Bangkok as their first destination before travelling to other provinces.
Nearly 40 border officials in Songkla need to quarantine after arrest of Covid-19 positive migrant workers
About 40 officials have been quarantined after nine of a group of 14 illegal migrants from Myanmar caught in Sadao district were found to be infected with Covid-19.
Thai gov’t offers 10-year visa to attract rich expats
Benefits in the package include a 10-year Thai visa for not only approved special visitors but also their spouses and children
Thailand begins mass vaccination of pregnant women
The Ministry of Public Health has started vaccinating as many as 100,000 pregnant women against COVID-19 from September 13 until October 13, said Deputy Public Health Minister Sathit Pitutecha.
TAT proposes to end quarantine for foreign tourists; simplification of area requirements
If the Covid-19 authority agrees it will apply to Chiang Mai (four districts), Bangkok, Pattaya (and Sattahip), Cha-Am and Hua Hin.
Chao Phraya Dam to discharge water
Provinces in the Chao Phraya river basin have been warned of possible flooding as the Chao Phraya Dam begins discharging excess water downstream.
48 arrested in Koh Samui birthday party for violating COVID-19 restrictions
Forty-eight people — 27 foreigners and 21 Thais — were arrested during a raid on a birthday party held in violation of Covid-19 restrictions at a luxury resort on...
Thailand to reopen 5 more destinations to vaccinated foreign tourists in October
The Royal Thai Government has announced plans to reopen Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chon Buri, Phetchaburi, and Prachuap Khiri Khan from October 1 as part of the second phase...
Thailand’s COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, zoning remain the same until end of September
Thailand’s Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA), chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, has decided to maintain the 9pm to 4am curfew, the Executive Decree and all existing lockdown...
How to avail of OWWA assistance and do’s and don’ts during quarantine in Manila
Here are some recommendations and do’s and don'ts for those who are coming home.
Thailand’s Education Ministry aims to reopen schools by November
The Education Ministry said on Thursday that it intends to reopen schools by November, in time for the second semester of the 2021 academic year.
PAL next Bangkok-Manila flight on September 14
Philippine Airlines (PAL) next Bangkok-Manila flight will be on September 14, Tuesday next week. Its latest flight was on September 9, a Bayanihan flight carrying 110 adult passengers and...
CCSA to review curfew status in Thailand
However, for dark-red zones, including Bangkok, curfew hours should be maintained until the end of the month, Dr Opas said.
