Thai Riceberry Rice Wins Bronze Medal at France’s ’Fine Grocery’ Contest
The Department of International Trade Promotion has announced that Thailand’s riceberry rice won a bronze medal at France’s “Fine Grocery” contest this week. Department Director-General Somdet Susomboon said French importer Naga-Gold company had sent the riceberry rice to take part in the contest and won the bronze medal. He said…
Leicester City players promote Phuket in TAT’s new ad campaign
The Tourism Authority of Thailand has featured well-known players from Leicester City FC to promote tourism in Phuket, in its new ad campaign “Amazing Moments in Phuket.” The advertisement, which will be aired on international TV stations including the BBC and Euro News, will feature James Maddison, Harvey Barnes, and…
Health authorities to prioritize COVID-19 vaccination drive in Bangkok
Thailand’s Department of Disease Control (DDC) is aiming to prioritize the distribution COVID-19 vaccine in Bangkok, during the national inoculation drive next month, to vaccinate at least 70% of the capital’s residents by July. DDC Director-General Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong said the distribution of vaccine for other provinces will vary, depending…
Asiatique mall turned into vaccination center
Several shopping malls in Thailand have offered space for the setting up of vaccination centers for the benefit of the public. One of these venues in Bangkok is Asiatique the Riverfront, which is now offering jabs at a limited capacity, ahead of the vaccination drive to start next month. People…
Visakha Bucha Day
Visakha Bucha Day is one of the most important days for Buddhists as three major events in Buddha’s life occurred on this day comprising his birth, his enlightenment and his nirvana. The principle Buddha taught his followers on Visakha Bucha day was The 4 Noble Truths: First, Dukkha meaning…
Government Allows Resumption of Dine-in Services
The Royal Gazette published the government’s relaxation order on 15 May 2021, which allows the resumption of limited dine-in services in restaurants located in the four dark red zones of Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani and Samut Prakan. Restaurants in these four provinces can now resume dining on the premises, until…
Night-time restrictions currently imposed in 23 provinces
Individual provinces are authorised to apply appropriate measures to contain local transmission of COVID-19 The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to inform travellers that currently, 23 provinces across Thailand have imposed night-time restrictions, urging everyone to avoid going out at night unless utmost necessary, effective until further notice….
Which #COVID19 test do I need?
Important note: At present COVID-19 antibody tests are only recommended by WHO for research purposes. It is strongly recommended that people do not obtain these tests themselves (for example, through the internet) and make decisions to seek or not seek healthcare based on the results. Always consult with a healthcare…
Health minister sees COVID-19 situation normalizing in 2-3 weeks
The Minister of Public Health has pointed out daily COVID-19 infection rates have begun to stagnate and the situation should begin to normalize in 2-3 weeks while calling on hospitals to bolster protection by dispensing Creat and assuring patients that two million Favipiravir pills are available with more to be…
Bangkok and 40 Thai provinces to close entertainment venues during Songkran
– The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to provide the following updates to travellers regarding the Royal Thai Government’s latest measures to curb the spread of the recent community transmission of COVID-19 in Bangkok and 40 other provinces. Published in the Royal Thai Government Gazette on 9…