Heavy rains inundate Bangkok’s Sathorn district

Sathorn recorded the highest rainfall at 95.5 mm.

Bangkok, Chiang Mai receive ‘World’s Best Awards 2021’

Bangkok and Chiang Mai both featured in the top 10 of the World’s Best Cities category, with Chiang Mai in 9th spot with a score of 90.06 and Bangkok in 10th with a score of 89.81.

Bangkok governor rejects tourism minister’s plan to reopen capital on October 15

Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang declared on Friday that Thailand’s capital will not reopen to fully vaccinated and COVID-19 negative international arrivals on October 15, as announced by Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn on Wednesday, September 15.

2 Bangkok bus drivers, 2 conductors test positive

Those infected include drivers of bus numbers 505 and 23, and the conductors of bus number 517 and the shuttle that runs between Bangkok’s Bang Pho area and the Bang Sue Grand Station.

Kanchanaburi set to reopen from October 1

Kanchanaburi authorities announced this week that hotels, resorts and rafting services can reopen from October 1.

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 need to travel far to see this unusual sight.

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. In recent weeks, there have been about 4.4 million new COVID-19 cases.

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 Koh Samui early Saturday.

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 of the country’s reopening timeline.