Thailand approves fourth vaccine shot for elderly and medical workers

The National Vaccine Institute has approved a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine to boost immunity among specific groups. 

Pursuing passion: Coffee and tea and more in between

For those that do not know me, I arrived in Thailand 35 years ago. I started my career as a Management teacher at ABAC, moved on to the corporate world in consortiums, banking, oil and gas and telecommunications.  Eventually moved to business having established an international school, property development company, health and beauty company offering […]

Foreigners can still enter under Phuket Sandbox

Foreign visitors can still gain entry into Thailand under the Phuket Sandbox programme and by using AQ (alternate quarantine) services after suspension of the Thailand Pass, the Foreign Affairs Ministry said on Tuesday.

Toll-free Motorways in Thailand from December 30 to January 3

A cabinet meeting on Tuesday has approved a waive of toll fee of two Motorways routes – No. 7 (Bangkok-Chonburi-Pattaya) and No. 9 (Bang Pa In-Bang Phli and Phra Pra Daeng-Bang Khun Tian) from after midnight of December 30 to midnight of January 3, said deputy government spokeswoman Traisulee Traisoranakul on Tuesday.

Thailand considers suspending quarantine-free arrival on Omicron fear

Thailand’s Public Health Minister said on Monday that Thailand will consider suspending the quarantine-free scheme, Test & Go, after detecting more than 60 cases of the Omicron variant so far.

Updated travel rules to enter Thailand as of December 16

A checklist of points covering before, during, and after travelling to Thailand under the ‘Test & Go’ entry requirement.

Philippine Embassy sponsors first day of 2021 Simbang Gabi in Bangkok

The first day of Simbang Gabi in Bangkok was sponsored by the Philippine Embassy in Bangkok led by Her Excellency Ambassador Millicent Cruz-Paredes on December 16 at Holy Redeemer Church.

Thai authorities warn fake vaccine certificates may result in prison sentence

Fake news has been spreading about the availability of shady services to issue COVID-19 vaccination certificates for persons who have not been inoculated. Authorities are warning that this is false information, and forgery of state documents entails legal penalties of imprisonment and fines.

Philippine Embassy Bangkok looks for utility, driver & messenger

The Philippine Embassy in Bangkok is looking for a full-time General Utility Man, Alternate Driver and Messenger.

Thailand confirms 8 Omicron cases, 3 more pending

Thai health authorities have confirmed 8 cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant among international visitors, with the results yet to be confirmed for 3 more patients. The country has yet to identify any infections of the new variant of concern among local communities.

Thailand’s Maya Bay to reopen on New Year’s Day

Maya Beach was the prime location for the Hollywood film “The Beach” in 2000, starring Leonardo DiCaprio.

Thailand’s updated measures for foreign arrivals, New Year countdown details

Thailand’s Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has announced a list of provinces where New Year countdown events will be allowed, has set limits on the number of attendees and introduced new measures for foreign arrivals in the light of COVID-19 Omicron variant.

Bangkok’s electric boats running again

Bangkok’s MINE Smart Ferry electric passenger boat service “Urban Line”, between Phra Nang Klao and Sathorn, has resumed services. Two new routes will be added to the service from December 20, namely "Metro Line" from Rama 7 Pier to Sathorn Pier and "City Line" from Pinklao Pier to Sathorn Pier.

Thailand’s first plant-based Covid-19 vaccine to be adjusted to fight against Omicron

The locally-made Baiya Covid-19 vaccine, which is currently undergoing human trials, can be adjusted to fight against the Omicron variant.

Updated entry rules for international travelers in Thailand to begin on December 16

This will mean that the current 1-night waiting period in a hotel and a confirmed payment (for a 1-night stay at a SHA++ hotel, 1 RT-PCR test, and prearranged airport transfer) will continue to be required.

LOOK: Christmas shines in Bansud – Oriental Mindoro’s Christmas capital

Bansud is a small town of 13 barangays but it shines the brightest in the whole island. The town is dubbed as the province’s Christmas capital by its 42,000 residents.