Prison inmate infected with Covid-19

Taweesilp Visanuyothin, spokesman for the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration, said on Thursday the prisoner's first test for the Covid-19 virus returned positive.

Tourists to get unlimited 30-day extensions to stay after ‘visa amnesty’ ends

Immigration Deputy Commander Maj Gen Pornchai Khuntee announced the news at a press conference held at the Immigration Bureau headquarters in Bangkok todat (Sept 3).

100 days free of local virus cases, but Thailand pays heavy price

Thailand has reported zero locally-transmitted Covid-19 cases for 100 days in a row, joining a small group of places like Taiwan where the pathogen has been virtually eliminated.

No more enforced social distancing on Thailand’s public rail networks

The easing applies to train services operated by the State Railway of Thailand, the Metropolitan Rapid Transit (MRT), Bangkok Expressway and Metro (BEM), BTS and SRT’s Electric Train Company.

Malaysia bans entry of Philippine, Indian, Indonesian citizens

Starting September 7, travelers with long-term passes coming from the Philippines, Indonesia, and India will not be allowed to enter the Southeast Asian country.

Meet Khun Natapanu, Thailand’s COVID-19 spokesman who grew up in the Philippines

He can still clearly name his favorite pinoy bands and singers such as Paco Arespacochaga‎ of Introvoys, The Dawn and Francis Magalona.

‘Expat Travel Deal 2020’ to offer domestic tourism promotions on September 11-13

The event will take place from 11 to 13 September, 2020, from 10.00 to 22.00 Hrs. at the Quartier Gallery, EmQuartier shopping mall in Bangkok. The event is free for interested persons.

Prime Minister says Thailand must open to limited foreign arrivals

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Thursday stressed the need for Thailand to start opening up to limited foreign tourist arrivals “as the country needs oxygen to breathe for survival.”

New traffic fines cost 200 to 1,000 baht

The fines are in the amounts of 200, 400, 500 and 1,000 baht and cover all kinds of vehicles.

Thailand approves extension of emergency for another month

The Cabinet on Tuesday approved a one-month extension of the state of emergency through September 30 to control the Covid-19 outbreak as the nation seeks to prolong its streak of going three months without a local transmission.

5 Thai returnees found positive in state quarantine

The government’s Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration reported five new cases over a 24-hour period today, August 25, the 92nd day without any domestic case since May.

Philippine Embassy closed on September 4-7

The Philippine Embassy in Bangkok will be closed to the public from September 4-7 in observance of Songkran holidays.

Schools told to open spaces for students to discuss politics and education

The Education Ministry has already allowed students to organize political activities on campus, on the condition that they are carried out within the scope of the law and no outsiders are allowed to join such activities.

Digital innovator True Digital Group enters PH market with new TrueID platform

August 19, 2020 – MANILA, PHILIPPINES — True Digital Group primes Southeast Asia for a digital transformation by expanding its presence in the region, including an introduction to the Philippine market with its launch of TrueID yesterday.  Digital Transformation with True Digital Group True Digital Group (TDG) is a subsidiary of True Corporation, a leading […]

Khao San Road to fully reopen in September

Khao San Road, one of Bangkok's most famous tourist thoroughfares, is set to reopen fully next month after undergoing a major facelift during the Covid-19 lockdown.

Education Ministry announces major overhaul

The Education Ministry on Monday announced plans to improve the standard of Thai education with a focus on developing a platform called "Thailand Education Eco-System" to ensure students are well-prepared for the 21st century.