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…
TAT unveils three part strategy for “new normal” tourism recovery
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is moving quickly to draft strategy to support the Royal Thai Government’s third phase of easing business activities and restrictions after its most recent announcement on Monday, 1 June, which is effective immediately. The relaxation helps some tourism-related businesses while other venue operators must…
Grand Palace reopens to visitors
The Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha officially reopened to visitors today after a closure of more than two months since the start of COVID-19 pandemic. In front of the Grand Palace, Thai tourists still stop to take pictures and take in the royal precenct. Those who…
Indian nationals stranded in Thailand amongst the Covid-19 Pandemic evacuated by a special repatriation flight under the #VandeBharatMission
Amongst the passengers on this Special Repatriation Flight to evacuate Indian nationals from Thailand were tourists on short visit, others on business trip and some students who had completed their courses and were waiting to fly back. Food packages were also handed to the stranded passengers by the Indian Embassy…
DPM Wissanu chairs Thai Airways rehabilitation Superboard
The Cabinet has acknowledged the appointment of DPM Wissanu Krea-ngam as the chairman of the supervising committee on Thai Airways’ rehabilitation via the Bankruptcy Court, reporting periodically to the Cabinet. The Government Spokesperson Narumon Pinyosinwat has disclosed that in a meeting today the Cabinet appointed a committee to supervise the…
Thai hospitality impresses French tourists during lockdown
A French family stranded on Ko Samui for months after their holiday was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic is impressed with the Thai hospitality and help they have received during their extended stay. French media has reported the story of the family from France who were spending their holidays in…
Special Flight to evacuate stranded Indian nationals from Thailand
A special flight of Air India arranged by the Government of India departred for Delhi from Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Bangkok in the afternoon of 20 May 2020 carrying 236 Indian nationals who were stranded in Thailand due to the closure of international air travel in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic….
Chatuchak market coming back to life
Physical distancing and hygiene measures are being strictly implemented at Chatuchak Weekend Market which has been allowed to reopen. The number of people inside the market at any one time is capped at 20,000, while vendors and customers are satisfied with measures in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19….
Vande Bharat Mission Embassy of India Bangkok
The warriors of Air India all set to Airlift their fellow citizens stranded in Thailand amidst the Corona Pandemic coming 20.05.2020 under the Vande Bharat Mission.✈️ Salute Air India warriors!? Jai Bharat!?? Vande Mataram! Instructions and Undertaking
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…