Bangkok schools may reopen in November

Bangkok’s schools may reopen in November, pending the speed of the vaccination rollout in schools, said Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang on Tuesday

Police arrest young Thai couple for online sex show

A young couple were arrested at a hotel in Bang Phli district late on Monday night for streaming their sexual activities online.

Foreigners can own at most 49% of condo building, cannot own land in Thailand

Long-staying foreigners can own at most 49% of a condominium building and cannot own land in Thailand, but can rent land on a long-term basis under a special law

PAL cancels BKK-MNL flight on September 22, to merge with September 29

Philippine Airlines cancelled its Bangkok-Manila flight on September 22. It will be merged with its flight on September 29.

Ateneo OF-LIFE program in Thailand holds 2nd commencement exercises

38 OFWs in different parts of Thailand joined the online commencement exercises of the Ateneo Leadership and Social Entrepreneurship for Overseas Filipinos’ Leadership, Innovation, Financial Literacy and Social Entrepreneurship (Ateneo OF-LIFE LSE) on Sunday, September 12. Ateneo OF-LIFE LSE is an executive program for overseas Filipino workers under Ateneo School of Government (ASoG) of the […]

OFW mom in Thailand dies just days after her supposed flight

While in the taxi on the way to the airport for their domestic flight to Bangkok, the hospital where they had their RT-PCR test called and told them there was a problem with the result.

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.