Thailand Open: Indian star PV Sindhu reaches semi-finals with win over No. 1 ranked Akane Yamaguchi
Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu advanced to the women`s singles semi-finals of the Thailand Open 2022 by knocking out world champion Akane Yamaguchi of Japan, here on Friday. Sindhu, a former world champion, defeated the world No 1 Japanese shuttler 21-15, 20-22, 21-13 in the quarterfinals of the BWF Super…
Special screening of Indian film #Panga
Embassy of India, Bangkok organised a special screening of Indian Film ‘Panga’ as part of celebration of 75th Anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Thailand and 75th Anniversary of India’s Independence (Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav) on 13 March 2022 at Lido Connect-1 (Lido Cinema), Bangkok. The film…
Authorities Promote Chinese New Year Safety Guidelines in Bangkok’s Chinatown
The Chinese New Year period starts today (30 Jan) amid ongoing COVID-19 transmissions and outbreaks. This year, Thais of Chinese descent will be able to observe Lunar New Year rites and visit shrines as usual, but these activities must comply with COVID-19 prevention measures. Officials from the Department of Health…
Bangkok to Accept Walk-in for AstraZeneca Vaccinations From January 31
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration will provide AstraZeneca vaccinations for people of all nationalities aged 18 years or older starting this Monday. Dr. Suksan Kittisupakorn, Director of the BMA’s Medical Service Department, stated that the department is accelerating its vaccination rollout for citizens in Bangkok as much as possible. Aside from…
Children Aged 5+ in Bangkok to Get COVID Jabs Next Month
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is preparing to launch a vaccination campaign for children 5-11 years old in February. The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine will be the main vaccine for this rollout. The BMA will use the lower-dose pediatric version of the vaccine. Children aged 5-11 will receive a 10-microgram dosage for…
Sorting of infectious waste being promoted in Bangkok
Increased public relations efforts are now being made to encourage people in Bangkok to sort their infectious waste and deposit them at dedicated collection spots so the wastes can be handled and disposed of safely. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has been placing infectious waste bins for the disposal of…
Khao San Road Closes For Three Days After Ten Covid-19 Cases Found
The famous Khao San Road will be closed for three days after ten tourists who visited the area during New Year were tested positive for Covid-19. The Khao San Road Entrepreneurs Association announced the closure on Tuesday, saying that the patients were found from a cluster case in a restaurant…
Bangkok Prepares 25,000 Beds to Handle New Covid-19 Outbreak
Bangkok has prepared medical facilities and isolation centers to address new cases of Covid-19 patients, with more than 25,000 beds in, hospitals, field hospitals, and hospitels. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has set up facilities and prepared medical personnel to handle the number of Covid-19 cases that are anticipated to…
Guidelines Issued for New Year Countdown Events in Bangkok
Authorities have announced safety guidelines for participants and organizers of New Year countdown events in Bangkok. According to Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang, the launching of fireworks, lanterns, or similar objects is prohibited except in cases where a permit is provided by a district office. Establishments hosting New Year countdown events…
Prime minister orders agencies to mitigate effects of storm surge
Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha has acknowledged updates on the floods in Bangkok and vicinity provinces which were triggered by storm surges in the Gulf of Thailand, and has ordered all agencies to quickly assist people in flooded areas. Meanwhile, the government spokesman has asserted that the prime minister is…