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
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…