The Indian Flag hoisted by Ambassador to Indian Embassy Bangkok, Suchitra Durai on the occasion of the 75th Independence Day of India. The hybrid ceremony had several components. As part of the 75th Independence Day function, photo-exhibition on India's freedom struggle was held at the Chancery in Bangkok. #AtmanirbharBharat Corner...
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) reports that demand for rapid antigen test kits is soaring in the industrial sector, as more than 1,000 factories need to conduct COVID-19 tests on their workers to contain the spread of the virus. FTI vice-chairman Kriengkrai Thiennukul said the FTI has more than...
Miss Kanjana Suthikul, a member of “Thai Bhikkhunis”, was ordinated as a female monk, by the Venerable Dhammananda Bhikkhuni, the abbess of Songdhammakalayani Monastery, in Nakhon Pratom Province of Thailand. According to her press release, for Buddhists, the highest merit a person can make is to be ordained and offer...
New, more relaxed rules for the Phuket Sandbox campaign are to be proposed to the government’s COVID-19 task force. It is recommended that new rules allow Sandbox tourists to travel out of Phuket to selected areas in Thailand after seven days since arrival, giving tourists more flexibility than the current...
The Thai government has decided that a further test for COVID-19 prior to a patient’s discharge is no longer required for patients in much improved condition, however such patients should continue to self-isolate at home until the 14th day. Deputy Government Spokesperson Traisuree Taisaranakul, has responded to questions from COVID-19...
After recording close to 2,000 women with children contracting COVID-19, doctors have warned that pregnant women are around three times at risk of contracting the virus but noted vaccination reduces the chance of severe symptoms and death. Director-General of the Department of Health Dr. Suwanchai Wattanayingcharoenchai indicated that from December...
The Thai Credit Guarantee Corporation (TCG) has again activated assistance for entrepreneurs by offering payment deferrals until the end of the year, after helping guarantee loans for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to allow them to access funding during the past seven months, resulting in the value of approved credit...
All the way from Italy, supermodel turned B-town actress Giorgia Andriani has etched her name forever into our hearts. Her dance moves are astonishing and she has a perfect body due to her fitness regiments. Apart from this, the actress can grasp new languages very easily, Giorgia Andriani can already...
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is worried over the rising amount of contaminated waste in Bangkok, averaging around 100,000kg per day. Deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul said on Thursday that a large amount of this waste is Covid-related medical waste. The COVID-19 outbreak has led to a rise in demand for...
Thailand has announced laws on coral- damaging suncreen in national parks. Violators could face a fine of up to 100,000 baht. The Royal Gazette published an announcement made by the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation on banning sunscreens containing toxic compounds, that contribute to the deterioration of...
