Loy Krathong event in Sukhothai draws thousands
Thousands of people, some dressed in Thai Traditional attire, are seen taking part in a Loy Krathong event held at Sukhothai Historical Park. This year, despite the lingering COVID-19 outbreak, people continue flocking to Loy Krathong festivities, with the event period in Sukhothai shortened from 10 days in 2020 to…
NRCT holding Thailand Research Expo 2021 on November 22-26
The National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) will be holding Thailand Research Expo 2021 on November 22-26, providing a stage for the presentation of research, technologies, and innovations that have the potential to be used for the country’s development. Thailand Research Expo 2021, whose concept is “research for developing the…
FTI produces strategies in support of industries and businesses
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has laid down 6 strategies to support industries and businesses, with a focus being placed on surviving and thriving on opportunities created by the shift toward digital technology. FTI chairman Supant Mongkolsuthree inaugurated the GS1 Thailand Annual Meeting 2021, which was held under the…
Actress Pranati Rai Prakasha and Co-star Rithvik Dhanjani spend Children’s Day with underprivileged kids; check out this adorable video
pending quality time with underprivileged children and bringing a smile to their faces by doing something out of the routine for them is always a good idea. And our exquisite beauty Pranati Rai Prakash celebrated her children’s day with his beloved friends and co-star Rithvik Dhanjani at an NGO with…
Gov’t satisfied with first 2 weeks of country reopening
Around 40,000 foreign visitors have already entered Thailand since the launch of a quarantine-free program for vaccinated travelers on 1 November. Government Spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has expressed his satisfaction towards the outcome of the first two weeks of country reopening to foreign visitors. Around…
India, Thailand & Singapore To Participate In 3rd SITMEX Trilateral Maritime Exercise
The 3rd edition of the Singapore, India and Thailand Trilateral Maritime Exercise (SITMEX – 21) commenced on Monday. The Trilateral Maritime Exercise will see the participation of indigenously built Missile Corvette Indian Naval Ship (INS) Karmuk. The two-day exercise is being held in the Andaman Sea and is being hosted by the…
Phuket maintains strict COVID-19 prevention measures
Phuket province has been maintaining stringent COVID-19 prevention measures as stipulated by the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration, which most recently announced that no relaxations were yet being applied on pubs, bars, karaokes, and other nightlife venues. In Phuket, restaurants may sell liquor and alcoholic beverages from 11 am to…
BMA Allows More Restaurants To Serve Alcohol Under “Thai Stop Covid Plus” Certification
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) resolved to ease more restrictions on restaurants serving alcoholic beverages under the “Thai Stop Covid Plus” certification campaign, in addition to the previous certification of the SHA (Safety and Health Administration) granted by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports. Starting from this Tuesday, restaurants with…
New international travel guidelines: No Covid test for kids below 5 years
The revised guidelines for international arrivals have exempted children below five years from compulsory RT-PCR testing before and after their arrival in India. However, if found symptomatic for Covid-19 on arrival or during home quarantine period, they would have to undergo testing and be treated as per laid down protocol,…
Culture ministry issues guideline for Loy Krathong activities
The minister of public health has inspected the operations of the field hospital at the 11th Military Circle in Bangkok, during which he affirmed that the field hospital will remain open until all Thais receive their COVID-19 jab. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health Anutin Charnvirakul and his…