DPM Wissanu chairs Thai Airways rehabilitation Superboard
The Cabinet has acknowledged the appointment of DPM Wissanu Krea-ngam as the chairman of the supervising committee on Thai Airways’ rehabilitation via the Bankruptcy Court, reporting periodically to the Cabinet. The Government Spokesperson Narumon Pinyosinwat has disclosed that in a meeting today the Cabinet appointed a committee to supervise the…
Phuket prepares Phase 3 COVID-19 restrictions easing
More businesses are now allowed to open as part of the easing of Phase 2 restrictions, while certain businesses such as spa and massage parlours are expected to reopen on a later date in Phase 3. Phuket, a tourism island that’s home to many spas and massage parlours, is now…
Triple Olympic Gold-winning Hockey Icon Balbir Singh Sr Passes Away
Three-time Olympic gold medal-winning hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr died in Chandigarh on Monday after battling multiple health issues for over two weeks. Chandigarh, May 25 (PTI) Balbir Singh Sr, one of India’s greatest hockey players who won three Olympic gold medals in a stellar career, died at a hospital here…
Thai hospitality impresses French tourists during lockdown
A French family stranded on Ko Samui for months after their holiday was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic is impressed with the Thai hospitality and help they have received during their extended stay. French media has reported the story of the family from France who were spending their holidays in…
Thai researchers start COVID-19 vaccine monkey trials
SARABURI(NNT)-After a promising outcome from trials in rats, an anti-virus vaccine prototype developed by Thai researchers is now being tested in monkeys, with the results expected by September. Researchers from the National Research Council of Thailand, the National Vaccine Institute, and Chulalongkorn University today started the trial of the mRNA…
Special Flight to evacuate stranded Indian nationals from Thailand
A special flight of Air India arranged by the Government of India departred for Delhi from Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Bangkok in the afternoon of 20 May 2020 carrying 236 Indian nationals who were stranded in Thailand due to the closure of international air travel in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic….
#ThumDeeDaiDee Food Drive has served close to 50,000 meals since March 30th
ThumDeeDaiDee Food Drive has served close to 50,000 hot meals, water bottles & lots of dry food items, relief care packs and the occasional sweet treats. #ThumDeeDaiDee Food Drive completed 49 days of distributing hot meals yesterday, serving almost 50,000 meals since March 30th. The drive started with the aim…
People line up to enter shopping malls
At large general stores like Central World, hundreds of people lined up today to enter the malls well before the doors even opened. Central Group put in place strict measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among clients. Before entering a shopping mall, customers must register and check-in via www.thaichana.com,…
Prime Minister’s interaction with Mr. Bill Gates
PM Modi interacts with Bill Gates, discusses global response to COVID-19 Important for India to be included in the ongoing global discussions for coordinating responses to the COVID-19 pandemic: PM Modi in an interaction with Bill Gates The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today interacted with Bill & Melinda Gates…
Chatuchak market coming back to life
Physical distancing and hygiene measures are being strictly implemented at Chatuchak Weekend Market which has been allowed to reopen. The number of people inside the market at any one time is capped at 20,000, while vendors and customers are satisfied with measures in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19….