Government Prepares 25,000 Beds Nationwide for Covid-19 Patients
The government has provided over 25,000 beds nationwide to field hospitals and hospitals, in order to treat the increasing number of Covid-19 patients. Deputy government spokesperson Ratchada Thanadirek said 1,250 beds were usable in four field hospitals in Bangkok, where 500 more beds will be added. Meanwhile, the Ministry of…
Road Accidents during Songkran Claim 277 Lives
The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation has reported that a total of 2,365 road accidents during the seven days from April 10-16 claimed 277 lives and injured 2,357. Speeding was the single biggest cause of accidents, followed by drink driving and cutting lanes. Motorcycles were involved in 86 per…
Bangkok Returnees from Songkran Are Advised to Perform Covid-19 Self-evaluation
Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang has advised people who visited their hometowns during the Songkran holidays and were now returning to Bangkok to perform Covid-19 self-evaluation via the website: http://bkkcovid19.bangkok.go.th/. He said this platform has been set up to help prevent the spread of the outbreak by providing necessary information for disease…
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…
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…
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