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.

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 restrictions, including working from home, in the country’s “dark red”, “red” and “yellow” zones, until the end of September.

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 3 infants. Tickets are still available. You can book your ticket at the PAL Bangkok office via email at ticket@palbkk.com, or through PinoyThaiyo GO – just […]

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.

Mall shoppers may need full vaccination, negative test starting October

Shoppers may need proof of vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test to enter many shops in malls from next month, the Department of Health announced on Monday.

Nurse transfers money to her account from a dying Covid-19 patient

The video call was made possible by scanning the patient's finger which is needed to open the phone, as well as to proceed with the money transfer.

Number of recovered COVID-19 cases rises in Thailand

Government Spokesman, Dr. Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, says the number of recovered COVID-19 patients in Thailand is increasing continuously, from 17,000 to 20,000 per day.

Thailand may lift emergency decree

National Security Council secretary-general Gen Natthapol Nakpanich said the government and CCSA were making the necessary preparations.

Bangkok to reopen in November

The plan will be proposed to the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration for approval later.