THA Urges Hotels to Become Temporary “Hospitels”
The Thai Hotels Association (THA) is urging its members to become “hospitels” by turning their hotels into temporary hospitals to treat Covid-19 patients. THA President Marisa Sukosol Nunbhakdi said the move aims to reduce crowdedness at hospitals and promote continuous care for Covid-19 patients after new cases increased rapidly since…
Bangkok Airways will Close ticketing Offices in COVID High-Risk Provinces
Bangkok Airways will close its ticketing offices in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket from April 16-25 due to the current COVID-19 crisis and the situation is expected to intensify. The airline said its office-based employees will be allowed to work from home for the time being, but its front-line employees…
DDC discourages inter-provincial travel as Songkran comes to an end
The Department of Disease Control has recommended travelers work remotely instead of traveling back at the end of the Songkran holidays to help contain the spread of COVID-19, while urging people who are already traveling back to self-isolate for 14 days. The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has also made…
Songkran merit-making at Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram temple
Although there will be no water splashing during the Songkran holiday this year, people can take part in other activities to celebrate the traditional Thai New Year. At Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram temple in Bangkok, people can make merit and take part in many activities under New Normal conditions. Phra…
Thailand is still attractive to foreign filmmakers
Thailand is still attractive to foreign filmmakers as many as 26 foreign films have been made in Thailand in the first three months of 2021 and have generated Bt1.18 billion in revenue. According to Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Thani Saengrat, the film board is considering another four or five…
Kangana Ranaut extends wishes on Navratri, Gudi Padwa; shares beautiful pictures worshipping ‘Devi’
As the auspicious nine days of Navratri have begun on April 13, Kangana Ranaut took to her social media and extended warm wishes to her fans on Chaitra Navratri and Gudi Padwa. Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut always makes it a point to wish her fans, friends and followers on every festival. As…
Hindu New Year’s Days 2021 Dates Across Different Regions of India: Know Chaitra Shukla Pratipada Tithi, Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, Baisakhi, Puthandu & Other Observances As Per Hindu Lunisolar Calendar
There are numerous other harvest festivals that are double up as New Year’s Day celebrations. The country not only welcomes New Year on January 1 but also on these dates following the traditional calendars. Passing on knowledge and joining in each other’s special occasions make India a land of ‘Unity…
Hotline to Help Find Facilities for COVOD-19 Patients
The National Health Security Office (NHSO) will make use of its hotline to help COVID-19 patients find beds at their nearest medical facilities, as infections shot up in recent days. NHSO secretary-general Jadet Thammathat-Aree said the Public Health Minister has directed the Department of Medical Services (DMS) and the Emergency…
Ambassador Suchitra Durai visited Aditya Birla Chemical Plant at Rayong
Ambassador Suchitra Durai visited Aditya Birla Chemicals, Thailand’s Advanced Materials Plant at Rayong. With strong R&D, the firm owns several patents including 4 Recyclamine which could help recycle millions of tons of landfills of thermoplastic waste.
Baisakhi celebrations at Pattaya GSS Gurudwara
Ambassador Suchitra Durai accompanied by Ambassador (Retd) R. Swaminathan & Counsellor Senthil attended #Baisakhi celebrations at the Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Cholburi (Pattaya) & interacted with the Sikh Sangat. #Baisakhi2021