United Nations praise Thailand for COVID-19 success
Thailand’s COVID-19 response an example of resilience and solidarity: a UN Resident Coordinator’s Blog In January, Thailand became the second country to confirm a COVID-19 case but, since then, the country has shown remarkable resilience and, as of late July, there had not been any recorded cases of domestic transmission…
“GI Market 2020” gathers unique items from around the country
“GI Market 2020” is an event that brings together Geographical Indication products from all over the country and is hosted by the Department of Intellectual Property at Central Plaza Rama 9. The event will last until 2nd of August, so make sure you don’t miss the special items. The event…
Procedure for Entry into Thailand for Non-Thai Nationals
Procedure for Entry into Thailand for Non-Thai Nationals For more information: – Royal Thai Government’s COVID-19 Information Centre, Hotline 1111. – Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tel: +66 2572-8442. – The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT), Tel: +66 2568-8800. – Department of Disease Control, Ministry of…
CCSA clarifies cases of Egyptian soldier, Sudanese girl
After a military officer from Egypt and a girl from Sudan were found separately to be infected with the COVID-19 virus, the Spokesman for the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA), Dr. Taweesin Visanuyothin, today provided details of both cases following a 24-hour investigation. The Egyptian soldier arrived in Thailand…
CCSA cancels Egyptian military flights to Thailand
A meeting of the government’s Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) resolved to revoke its permission for eight military flights from Egypt to enter Thailand, and to rein in the issue of international arrivals. On Tuesday (July 14), the CCSA meeting made several resolutions after some foreign very important persons…
Amitabh Bachchan’s residence Jalsa declared containment area, sealed
Amitabh Bachchan’s residence Jalsa in Mumbai has been sealed after being declared a containment area. The actor and his son Abhishek tested positive for Covid-19 on Saturday. Amitabh Bachchan’s residence Jalsa has been declared a containment area and sealed by the BMC. Amitabh and son Abhishek Bachchan had tested positive…
Tourists to pre-register for visiting national parks in Thailand
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is delighted to inform all tourists that 127 of 155 national parks, as well as wildlife sanctuaries, wildlife nursery stations and relevant units under the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) are back in operation from 1 July, 2020, with the…
Buddhists nationwide make merit on Asanha Puja Day
During the religious holidays of Asanha Puja Day and Buddhist Lent Day, people are going out to make merit at temples, while many buy Lent candles in tribute to the occasion. At the municipal fresh market in Phichit, a large number of people bought Lent candles, offerings, inner garments and…
COVID-19 CHARITY (SEWA) ACTIVITIES IN THAILAND
#9Districts9Weeks – Mission Accomplished Successfully Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) Association successfully concluded COVID-19 Charity (Sewa) activities with a promise to continue to support disadvantaged people and vulnerable communities in Thailand. Over the period of Nine Weeks, VHP Thailand has supported thousands of people in Bangkok facing adversities due to COVID-19…
Alternative State Quarantine accommodations
The Ministry of Public Health has joined hands with private companies to provide Alternative State Quarantine accommodations to people who have returned from abroad and would like to have special services, at their own expense, during the quarantine. There are currently 12 places ready to accommodate people returning from foreign…