Thai Red Cross launches summer blood donation campaign
– The Thai Red Cross Society is inviting members of the public to donate blood during the Songkran holidays at the National Blood Center in Bangkok. The Thai Red Cross Society’s summer blood donation campaign is designed to build reserves in the national blood bank during Songkran, as hospitals usually…
SVCC organized 71st ICCR Foundation Day celebrations at Embassy of India, Bangkok
The video message of President of ICCR Dr. Vinay Sahasrabuddhe was shared on the occasion and the message of DG ICCR Mr. Dinesh K. Patnaik regarding the Sanskrit Gaming App “Little Guru” was also streamed. Ambassador H.E. Mrs. Suchitra Durai and Dr. Chirapat Prapandvidya launched the Sanskrit Gaming App “Little…
List of locations where Songkran 2021 festivities are cancelled
This is a living document which the TAT Newsroom will update as new information becomes available The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to provide the following updates for travellers regarding the cancellation of Songkran 2021 festivities in different locations in Thailand, as part of the nationwide effort to…
Virologist: UK COVID-19 variant may have come from Cambodia
According to Prof Yong Pooverawan, of the faculty of medicine, Chulalongkorn, the UK Covid variant now spreading through Thailand might have been brought into the country from Cambodia, either by Thais crossing the border or migrant workers. The UK variant was found in people from India and China who entered…
Nationwide Lockdown to Tackle Latest Covid-19 Outbreak Is Not Necessary
Interior Minister Anupong Paochinda said there is no need for a nationwide lockdown to tackle the latest outbreak of Covid-19. He said Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has allowed governors and communicable disease committees in each province to use measures depending on the situation in their areas. The outbreak situation…
1,200 Road Checkpoints to Curb Drink-driving and Covid-19
The Royal Thai Police Office will set up at least 1,200 road checkpoints to curb drink-driving, while local police will control Covid-19 spreaders, during the Songkran festival next week. National police chief Pol Gen Suwat Jangyodsuk said the goal was to reduce traffic accidents during the holiday by at least…
At risk cabinet ministers refrain from attending cabinet meeting, observe 14-day quarantine
The fresh COVID-19 outbreak in Bangkok has spread to different areas and sectors, including political circles. MPs have isolated themselves and refrained from attending parliamentary meetings. Some cabinet ministers, who are at risk, have had to suspend their duties to observe the 14-day quarantine. Transport Minister, Saksayam Chidchob, is one…
New Campaign to Reduce Traffic Congestion during Songkran
The Transport Ministry has launched the “Near to Home and Far from Home” campaign to reduce traffic congestion during this year’s Songkran Festival, targeting people living within 300 kilometres from Bangkok Minister Saksayam Chidchob said the idea is to have motorists manage their travelling days, instead of all travelling on…
EXAT Will Install More Cameras to Detect Speeding Vehicles
Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) will install additional cameras to detect speeding vehicles as well as vehicles running on the road shoulder on expressways to help reduce the risk of road accidents on expressways. Deputy government spokesperson Traisulee Traisoranakul said EXAT aims to have a total of 17 speed cameras…
BMA Alerts People at Risk of Covid-19 in Thonglor and Ekkamai areas
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has urged people who had visited Krystal Club, Bla Bla Bar and Beer House in the Thonglor and Ekkamai areas from March 25 to 31 to fill a risk assessment form via the website as soon as possible. BMA’s Health Department and Urban Institute for Disease Prevention had reported…