“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…
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…
How Black Sabbath introduced Heavy Metal to the world
The British group starting out as just another Rock n Roll band in the late 60s soon flourished to be the pioneers of heavy metal music. By Arshi Banerjee It was a bright summer morning of 1967. In the popular city of Birmingham in England, four school mates, Ozzy Osbourne,…
Foreign Media praises Thai fruit despite problems peeling it
A recent online post in the New York Times has recognized the quality of Thai fruit, saying “Eating Thai Fruit Demands Serious Effort but Delivers a Sublime Reward.” In its publication earlier this week, the paper offered its readers insight into Thai fruit delicacies, as the kingdom is now entering…
Thailand had the world’s first coronavirus case outside China. Here’s how it avoided disaster
By South-East Asia correspondent Amy Bainbridge and Supattra Vimonsuknopparat Thailand is emerging as another success story in the COVID-19 pandemic. It is all the more remarkable considering the country was the first outside of China to detect a case of COVID-19 back in January. At the time, there was intense speculation the…
Amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, VHP Thailand (Vishwa Hindu Parishad) extend help to people in Thailand
#9Districts 9Weeks #VHPThailand #COVID19 #HelpingHands #VHPFightsCorona 7TH WEEK OF SEWA – 13th June 2020 @ Chorm Thong District, Bangkok As part of the community sewa initiative, VHP Thailand extended the efforts and supported 300 families of Chorm Thong district in Bangkok. 1500 kg rice, 300 bottles of Soya Sauce,…
6th International Day of Yoga – Live from Bangkok, Thailand
Embassy of India, Bangkok has been organising the International Day of Yoga (IDY) in Bangkok since 2015. This follows the proclamation of June 21 as the International Day of Yoga by the United Nations in September 2014. During the last five years, IDY was successfully organised at the Chulalongkorn University…
#ThumDeeDaiDee Food Drive has served close to 50,000 meals since March 30th
ThumDeeDaiDee Food Drive has served close to 50,000 hot meals, water bottles & lots of dry food items, relief care packs and the occasional sweet treats. #ThumDeeDaiDee Food Drive completed 49 days of distributing hot meals yesterday, serving almost 50,000 meals since March 30th. The drive started with the aim…
#ThumDeeDaiDee Food Drive Going Strong Until May 15th
We have been overwhelmed with everyone’s kind and generous support for all those who have been negatively impacted with the current economic situation due to Covid-19. We will be continuing the Food Drive until May 15th 2020 (until further notice) to support those who are still in need. More and…
Shops comply with Bangkok’s alcohol sales ban
-Following the ban on alcohol sales in Bangkok effective as of yesterday, City Hall officials have inspected shops and venues, all of which were found to be complying with the regulation. The Deputy Governor of Bangkok Sakoltee Phattiyakul has accompanied officials from the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and city law enforcement…