National parks still open amidst COVID-19 venue closures
Tourists can still make trips to national parks across the country this long weekend, as none of the 155 national parks in Thailand was affected by recent disease control directives. National parks have however, implemented COVID-19 prevention measures which include daily disinfection of surfaces. Visitors to national parks are advised…
Bangkok closes higher-risk establishments, announced maximum control level in 3 districts
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has announced maximum disease control levels in 3 districts, including Bang Phlat, Nong Khaem, Bang Khun Tien. This announcement gives district chiefs more power close businesses posing higher risks of COVID-19 transmission, and places where social distancing is difficult to apply. All higher-risk establishments will…
Drunk driving remains top cause of holiday road accidents
74 people have died on the second day of the New Normal road safety campaign to suppress accidents during the New Year holidays. The total number of accidents since yesterday was 586, with driving under influence the most common cause. The New Year road safety campaign recorded 1,000 accidents in…
Thailand to receive first COVID-19 vaccine doses as early as February
The Minister of Public Health has revealed Thailand will be receiving the first 2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine between February and April next year. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health Anutin Charnvirakul, has announced in a Facebook post that Thailand will receive at least two million doses…
BMA cancels all countdown events in Bangkok
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) announced that all countdown events are cancelled after new cases of COVID-19 found in Bangkok and surrounding provinces. However, if any events want to be held, they will have to ask for permission. Currently, health authorities are conducting active tracing in construction sites, restaurants…
PM calls for strict health measures during NY celebrations
The Prime Minister has pressed border control agencies to step up efforts during the New Year period to safeguard against a second wave of COVID-19 infection, asking for cooperation from the public and business operators as well. Following a meeting of the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA), Prime Minister…
Mukesh Ambani’s First Picture With His Newborn Grandson, Welcomes The Fourth Generation Of Ambanis
On December 10, 2020, the Ambani clan had announced the arrival of the fourth generation of the Ambanis. Check out as we got hold of Mukesh Ambani’s picture with his grandson! Nothing can ever bring more joy to a family than the birth of a baby. From parents to uncles…
PM Modi releases book on life and ideals of Guru Nanak Devji
The various Gurdwaras in Thailand including in Bangkok, Pattaya, Korat & Phuket to receive a copy of this book by HE Ambassador Suchitra Durai The ISC Chulalongkorn University, Hindu Samaj Bangkok วัดเทพมณเทียร สมาคมฮินดูสมาช , Thai Sindhi Association – Thailand., #NeeldhariSikhSangat Thailand and #NamdhariSangat of Thailand also to receive copies of…
Serum Institute Seeks Emergency Use Nod For Covid-19 Vaccine In India, Second After Pfizer
The SII on Sunday became the first indigenous company to apply to DCGI seeking emergency use authorisation for the Oxford COVID-19 vaccine in the country. The Serum Institute of India on Sunday became the first indigenous company to apply to the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) seeking emergency use…
COVID-19: Thailand reports more cases linked to illegal returnees
Health authorities today reported 19 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in Thailand, with 2 locally transmitted cases linked to a group of women illegally returned from Myanmar, while the total number of cases globally has surpassed 66 million. The Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration today announced 19 new confirmed COVID-19 cases…