Thailand strengthens measures to contain new wave of COVID-19 infections

Here is the he Royal Thai Government’s announcement on the strengthened COVID-19 control measures to contain local transmission

Pinoy health workers in Thailand receive 1st dose of COVID-19 vaccine

Filipino medical professionals at Piyavate Hospital received their first shot of COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday.  The hospital provides free vaccination to all its medical personnel. There are 14 Filipino medical staff in Piyavate Hospital, a five-star international hospital in Bangkok. They were given the Sinovac vaccine. The second dose is scheduled on May 11. Some […]

Schools to reopen on May 17

However, it was also agreed the first semester opening could be delayed to June 1, if needed, if measures to stem the Covid-19 outbreak did not lead to an improving situation.

CAAT calls for suspension of all domestic flights between 10pm and 4am

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) is calling for the suspension of all domestic flights between 10pm and 4am, after the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) urged all people in high-risk “red zones” to stay at home from 11pm to 4am to curb the number of new infections. As the number of new […]

New school term may be moved to June

The new school term, which is scheduled to begin next month, may be deferred to June due to the worsening Covid-19 situation. Education Minister Treenuch Thienthong said she would discuss the matter on Monday with permanent-secretary for education Supat Jampathong and Office of the Basic Education Commission (Obec) secretary-general Amporn Pinasa. The Covid-19 situation and its […]

Thailand records 1,543 new COVID-19 cases on April 15

Thailand discovered 1,543 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, April 15, bringing the total tally to 37,453.

TH gov’t considers partial lockdown in Bangkok, 8 other provinces

National Security Council Secretary-General Gen Natthapon Nakpanich said the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) sub-committee will have to discuss the lockdown and other proposals with Public Health Ministry further today.

Malls, shops to close at 9pm nationwide

Retailers and malls nationwide have been asked to close earlier at 9pm, following the private sector's most recent bid to help curb the country's third Covid-19 outbreak

PAL cancels MNL-BKK-MNL flights on April 21 & 28

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Ayutthaya cancels Songkran festivities

All activities to mark the Songkran festival in this former capital city during April 13-15 have been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Filipino teachers recognized in Chonburi’s annual “Outstanding Teachers 2020” award

11 Filipino teachers at Satit Udomseuksa School have been awarded at the annual “Private School Administrators and Teachers of the Year 2020” in Chonburi Province.

Transport ministry orders full refund to passengers affected by COVID-19 during Songkran

The Transport Ministry has ordered all departments providing public transport services to grant a full fare refund to those who wish to cancel their tickets purchased before the Songkran holiday.

Airlines urge TH gov’t to shut domestic travel during Songkran

Airlines are urging the government to shut down domestic travel during the Songkran holiday period to prevent a third wave of Covid-19, or else Thailand's tourism will risk losing more over the long run.

Bangkok cancels Songkran festivities, shuts entertainment venues on Khaosan Road

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has decided to cancel all Songkran activities scheduled in all districts of the province in a bid to curb Covid-19 from spreading further after a new cluster of cases linked to entertainment venues in Thong Lo swiftly spread to other areas, deputy governor Kriangyos Sudlabha said on Wednesday.

THAI Manila-Bangkok flights on April 22, May 6, 13 & 20

Thai Airways (THAI) will be having flights from Manila to Bangkok on April 22, May 6, 13 & 20 as confirmed by THAI offices in Manila and Bangkok.

List of COVID-19 outbreak clusters in Bangkok

If you have been to these places during the two weeks, please consider getting tested or self-quarantining.