Public Holidays in Thailand 2021

Here is the list of public holidays in Thailand in 2021.

13 types of business in Bangkok allowed to reopen

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has allowed 13 types of business to reopen from Friday, 22 January 2021, onwards after having faced closure temporarily to mitigate the spread of the new wave of COVID-19 infections.

Thailand has world’s fastest broadband connection

Broadband connections in Thailand are the fastest in the world with broadband speeds averaging at 308.35 megabits per second (mbps), overtaking Singapore and Hong Kong.

Direct Hotline to the Prime Minister

He stated that the Government would establish a committee to monitor the operations of public officials with regard to their involvement in these issues.

UPDATE: COVID-19 test not mandatory for visa extension says Immigration spokesman

A spokesman for the immigration police on Tuesday walked back on his announcement that a negative COVID-19 test result will be mandatory for every foreigner who wishes to extend their stay in the kingdom.

COVID-19 test will be mandatory for all visa extensions

A test for COVID-19 will soon be required for every foreigner who wishes to extend their stay in the kingdom, the immigration police said Monday.

COVID-19 vaccine to arrive in Thailand this week

Thailand may get its first emergency shipment of COVID-19 vaccine this week, ahead of schedule, and vaccinations should be able to begin in February, according to Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong, director-general of the Disease Control Department.

BTS skytrain maximum fare rate increasing to 158 baht despite backlash

Bangkok’s BTS skytrain maximum fare rate is being raised to 158 baht despite receiving backlash over the hike.

Bangkok, neighboring provinces brace for PM2.5 pollution

People in Thailand’s capital, and its four neighbouring provinces, have been warned to brace for an increase in PM2.5 pollution, with 12 areas facing excessive amounts on Thursday and Friday.

5-star Anantara Vacation Club gives special promo packages for PinoyThaiyo readers and followers

Anantara is one of the leading luxury hotel and resort chains in Thailand and around the world.

Cool-to-cold weather with strong wind in most parts of Thailand

Bangkok and surrounding areas: Cool to cold weather with strong wind; temperature lows of 15-16 degrees, highs of 26-27 degrees Celsius.

Donation for kababayan who fell off the bus in Bangkok

OFW Levie Sasarita of Misamis Oriental was about to get off the commuting bus when the accident happened.

Entire crew of Thai aircraft carrier to be tested for COVID-19

About 500 officers and men on board the Chakrinarubet aircraft carrier are to be tested for COVID-19 after two were found to be infected and ten others, who are close with them, were quarantined.

Downloading Mor Chana Application Is Not Mandatory

Government Spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri clarified that downloading the "Mor Chana” application, which is a COVID-19 contact-tracing app, is not mandatory.

Status of interprovincial travel in Thailand amid strict COVID-19 controls

Currently, only essential travel is allowed to and from the 5 provinces declared as maximum controlled areas by the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA). People who want to travel to and from Samut Songkhram, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat must receive approval from the local authorities.

Thailand reaches 10,298 COVID-19 cases

Of Thailand’s 10,298 cases, 8,157 were found locally. Of that, 2,791 cases were found via pro-active screening.