COVID-19 vaccines only to be administered to those over 18
The subcommittee managing COVID-19 vaccination has decided that inoculation will focus on those over the age of 18, when the first batch arrives in February. Director-General of the Department of Disease Control, Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong, department adviser Dr. Tawee Chotiwittayansunan and Head of the Chulalongkorn University Center for Excellence in…
BoT sees mild impact of new COVID-19 wave on the economy
Despite a new and wider wave of COVID-19 infections in the country, the Bank of Thailand (BoT) has assessed that the economic impact of the situation will not be as severe as the first wave as the effects of the virus are not as pronounced, and public health preparations, including…
His Majesty the King has graciously devoted funds for the purchase of land for a central mosque in Nakhon Si Thammarat province
On January 15, 2021 at Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Administration Organization, His Majesty the King appointed Nakhon Si Thammarat Governor Kraisorn Wisitwong to chair a ceremony donating funds to the Islamic Committee of Nakhon Si Thammarat for the purchase of land for a central mosque in the province. The plan…
Thailand Open: Kidambi Srikanth, Saina Nehwal cruises into second round!
After the COVID testing chaos occurring here, India’s Kidmabi Srikanth and Saina Nehwal progressed to the men’s singles and women’s singles respectively to the second round of the Thailand Open Super 1000 tournament. However, Parupalli Kashyap had to walk back due o an injuy. It was easy win for the…
Why is Makar Sankranti celebrated?
Makar Sankranti 2021: It is also known as Uttarayan and has its own historical and religious significance in India. Let us read more about Makar Sankranti, how is it celebrated, history behind the festival, etc It is celebrated in January every year and marks the termination of the Winter season…
Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal 2021: History, significance of India’s beautiful harvest festivals
Significance of Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal 2021: Lohri also marks the end of winter, and with festivities, it is a traditional welcome to longer Summer days Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal History and Significance: Makar Sankranti, Lohri in North India, Pongal in the south, Magh Bihu in East and Uttarayan in…
Saina Nehwal, HS Prannoy Cleared To Play For Thailand Open After Antibody Test: BWF
In a big relief for India, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) and the Badminton Association of Thailand (BAT) on Tuesday cleared Indian shuttlers Saina Nehwal and HS Prannoy for the Thailand Open revealing that while they had tested positive for COVID-19 in the PCR Test, their antibody IgG was also positive, which suggested that…
SII’s Adar Poonawala Shares Details Of COVID Vaccine: ‘First 100m Doses To Cost Rs 200’
Elaborating on the price of the COVID-19 vaccine, Poonawala said that SII would initially focus on making the vaccine available at a reasonable price at Rs 200. As India gears up for the world’s largest COVID vaccination drive from January 16, Serum Institute of India (SII) CEO Adar Poonawala called the…
็HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn has been admitted to Phramongkutklao Hospital for the treatment of ankle injuries
The Bureau of the Royal Household has issued a statement on Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, who has been admitted to Phramongkutklao Hospital for the treatment of ankle injuries. According to the statement, Her Royal Highness Princess Sirindhorn tripped and fell during a routine morning walk on Monday…
Saina, Prannoy and Kashyap withdraw from Yonex Thailand Open, rest team to play: BAI
Two players of Indian badminton team on Tuesday tested positive for COVID-19. The Indian squad, which travelled to Bangkok to participate in the Yonex Thailand Open followed by Toyota Thailand Open, had tested negative during the first two tests that were conducted earlier. However, Olympic bronze medallist Saina Nehwal…