Thai gov’t converts Don Mueang Airport cargo warehouse into 1800-bed hospital

These beds in Don Mueang will be used only for COVID-19 patients with moderate symptoms, according to Rienthong Nanna, Mongkutwattana Hospital‘s director.

World’s biggest floating hydro-solar facility in Thailand ready to launch

The state-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) is preparing to start commercial operation of what it claims is the world's largest hybrid power generation facility for a floating solar farm at Sirindhorn Dam in Ubon Ratchathani province in October.

COVID-19 closures and restrictions extended to end of August in Bangkok

Violators of the Communicable Diseases Act face up to one year in prison and/or a maximum fine of 100,000 Baht on conviction

PAL to operate Bayanihan Repatriation flight from Bangkok to Manila on August 5

Philippine Airlines will operate a repatriation flight from Bangkok to Manila on August 5 as part of the Philippine Government’s “Bayanihan” repatriation program. In another advisory, PAL said that it will operate Manila-Bangkok-Manila once a week every Wednesday. Please note the following reminders: – Only Filipino Passport Holders will be allowed to board the flight. […]

Thailand extends lockdown restrictions for two more weeks, now covers 29 provinces

The 16 new “Dark Red” provinces are Tak, Nakhon Nayok, Nakhon Ratchasima, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Prachin Buri, Phetchaburi, Phetchabun, Rayong, Ratchaburi, Lop Buri, Sing Buri, Samut Songkhram, Saraburi, Suphan Buri, Kanchanaburi and Ang Thong.

Phuket governor orders entire island sealed off from August 3-16

The Phuket governor has ordered the entire island sealed off, with travellers from other provinces not allowed to enter Phuket starting from August 3

Travel restrictions to 10 countries including Thailand extended until August 15

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte approved the recommendation of the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) to extend the travel restrictions currently imposed to ten (10) countries starting August 1 until August 15, 2021.

SRT Red Line, Thailand’s newest train to open on August 2

The first Dark Red Line service will leave Bang Sue for Rangsit at 6am on Monday. The Light Red Line Bang Sue-Taling Chan service will launch at the same time.

Thailand’s Kaeng Krachan forest now world natural heritage site

Thailand’s Kaeng Krachan forest listed as world natural heritage site

Thailand’s annual ‘Songkran Festival’ named 1 of 3 major festivals in Asia

World-famous Thai New Year celebration chosen from among 37 total contenders for prestigious title.

Thailand records 185,976 active COVID-19 cases, 4,325 in critical condition

Thailand has now 185,976 active COVID-19 cases with 4,325 in critical condition. This figure includes the 17,669 new cases for the past 24 hours as announced by the Public Health Ministry earlier this morning.

Hidilyn Diaz makes hand-written note thanking PAL for sponsoring Filipino athletes

PAL has also given Diaz 80,000 free miles per year, for life—making her not only the first Filipina Olympic gold medalist, but Philippine Airlines’ first forever flyer as well.

Thailand records new high with 17,669 Covid-19 cases

The country had a record high of 165 new Covid-19 fatalities and a daily record of 17,669 new cases over the past 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry reported on Thursday morning.

There’s enough oxygen for everyone in Thailand

Thailand’s supply of medical oxygen is adequate for the current demand and people should not worry about shortages, Industry Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit said on Monday. He was speaking in response to the fact that people have started hoarding oxygen canisters, fearing shortages now that the number of daily Covid-19 cases has been soaring for the […]

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Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz gets lifetime of free flights from PAL and AirAsia

Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz gets a lifetime free flights from AirAsia Philippines and Philippine Airlines in recognition of her hard work, passion, and sportsmanship.