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…
Bangkok Administration Allows Reopening of Barber Shops and Salons in Shopping Malls
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has allowed barber shops and hair salons in shopping malls to reopen. Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang said some of the restrictions on barber shops and hair salons, located in department stores and similar venues, can now be eased. However, the businesses are still required to…
Over 1 Million Sign up for COVID-19 Vaccination via Thai Ruam Jai System
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) reports that the first day of COVID-19 vaccination reservations on Thursday, through the “Thai Ruam Jai Safe Bangkok” system, drew more than 1 million applications. Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang said the registration for Thai citizens in Bangkok, aged between 18 and 59, via website, the…
Bangkok Returnees from Songkran Are Advised to Perform Covid-19 Self-evaluation
Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang has advised people who visited their hometowns during the Songkran holidays and were now returning to Bangkok to perform Covid-19 self-evaluation via the website: http://bkkcovid19.bangkok.go.th/. He said this platform has been set up to help prevent the spread of the outbreak by providing necessary information for disease…
Khaosan Road reopens after renovation in time to celebrate Halloween
Bangkok Gov. Aswin Kwanmuang said that Khaosan Road will reopen with a Halloween party, with Loy Krathong and New Year’s events to follow in order to stimulate travel and spending in the fourth quarter of the pandemic struck year. Put on a scary-sexy costume and join the fun. Vendors will…