Thailand reports 273 COVID-19 fatalities, 18,702 cases on Friday

There were another 273 Covid-19 fatalities and 18,702 new cases recorded over the past 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry reported on Friday morning.

Thai police station chief ‘Jo Ferrari’ arrested over death of drug suspect in custody

Former chief of the Nakhon Sawan Muang police station, Thitisan Utthanaphon – nicknamed ‘Joe Ferrari’ – surrendered to police in Chon Buri on Thursday evening, after being on the run after the death of a suspected drug dealer, who allegedly was killed while being shaken down for cash while in custody.

Bangkok, Phuket among Tripadvisor’s Best of the Best 2021 destinations

Bangkok and Phuket have been named among the world’s most popular destinations in Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best 2021 awards.

Bangkok to launch mobile vaccination services next week

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will launch its mobile vaccination service next week, to provide free inoculations to people living in various communities in the capital.

Bored man locks genitalia, loses the key

When he was about to free up his manhood he realized that he had lost the key.

Thailand to tighten control of wet markets to contain COVID-19 spread

The Health Department has decided to tighten up controls on wet markets across the country after finding 14,678 people in and around 132 markets in 23 provinces were infected with coronavirus between April 1 this year and August 10. The enhanced measures include weekly testing of traders and workers in the markets, using rapid antigen test […]

Abandoned newborn baby found in front of a church in Sukhumvit soi 6

Police were alerted and a rescue team quickly attended to the need of the baby. The post said that the baby will be turned over to the Police General Hospital.

Jobless man holds Bangkok bus conductor, passenger hostage at gunpoint

Police were alerted at 9.30pm on Sunday that the gunman was holding a conductor and passenger of public bus No 8 hostage on Happy Land 1 Road in Bangkok’s Bang Kapi district.

Thailand reports 242 daily COVID-19 fatalities, 17,491 new cases

There were 17,093 cases in the general population and 398 among prison inmates.

Thailand tops 1 million COVID-19 cases

Since the pandemic started early last year, there have been 1,009,710 Covid-19 cases.

Koh Samet reopens for general tourism

Khao Laem Ya-Mu Ko Samet National Park in Rayong has opened for overnight stays for tourists, however, other attractions in the park are still closed to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

Thailand confirms “Phuket Sandbox 7+7 Extension” now in effect

Thailand's Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has endorsed an upgraded measures for the Phuket Sandbox programme to offer a 7+7-night stay in Phuket and selected areas in Krabi, Phang-Nga, or Surat Thani (Samui Plus).

Thai police arrest 18 people involved in birthday party in Pattaya. Six tested positive for illegal drugs, police say

Drugs, ecstasy, and alcohol were found. Parties and gatherings are sitll prohibited in Thailand due to Covid-19.

Bangpakok Group waives more than 100,000 THB hospital bills of stranded OFW, newborn in Bangkok

Kabayan Claret Ann Estoesta, a domestic helper in UAE, unexpectedly gave birth while completing her quarantine after testing positive to COVID-19 upon arrival in Bangkok on July 13.

GMA’s iJuander features Pinoy teacher and chef in Thailand

A pinoy teacher and chef in Nonthaburi was featured at GMA’s iJuander’s “Thailand Merienda Challenge” this week.

Philippines scraps plan to tax imported Thai cars

Thai car exporters' prospects have become brighter after the Philippines scrapped plans to impose tariffs on cars imported from Thailand, and returned 1.2 billion baht worth of safeguard duty to importers.