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…
Restrictions extended for 14 days; Dark-red provinces up from 13 to 29
With lockdown measures being extended for 14 days, starting tomorrow (Aug 3), the number of provinces, classified as dark-red zones under strict enforcement of maximum COVID-19 controls, increases from 13 to 29. The measures allow stores to sell food for delivery only, while the curfew period remains unchanged. Branches of…
Thai PM visits flood-hit districts in Sukhothai
Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha visited flood-hit areas in Sukhothai and promised to speed up assistance for flood victims nationwide. The premier led cabinet members including Deputy Defense Minister General Udomdej Sitabutr to Kongkrailat District in Sukhothai to monitor the flood situation. The visit came after he delivered his speech on…