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Quarantine To Be Eased From April 1

20 Mar, 2021

Shorter, more activities be allowed

Patong Sanitation Chief Disses Claim Wastewater Causing Algae Bloom

20 Mar, 2021

The chief of the Patong Municipality Sanitation Division has dismissed the notion that wastewater flowing into the bay is in any way contributing to the macro algae bloom along the Patong beachfront.

International Pageant Beauties Visit Khlong Ong Ang

20 Mar, 2021

Sixty-three Miss Grand International contestants from around the globe on Friday visited Bangkok’s famous canal, Khlong Ong Ang, in Phra Nakhon district prior to the pageant final round, which will be held on March 27 at Show DC Hall in Bangkok.

800,000 Doses Of Sinovac Vaccine Arrive, 1 Million More Coming Next Month

20 Mar, 2021

Another batch of Sinovac vaccine has arrived in Thailand, Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Saturday.

Three Motorway Projects To Be Launched

20 Mar, 2021

The Transport Ministry plans to launch three motorway projects this year, worth 83.52 billion baht.

Tourism Help Sought Ahead Of Songkran

20 Mar, 2021

Tourism operators expect dull sentiment for the Songkran festival next month.

A River Sail To Wellness

19 Mar, 2021

Loy Pela Voyages, Bangkok’s first private river cruise, is launching a new overnight cruise to the ancient capital of Ayutthaya.

Quarantine Period Cut To 10 Days From April 1 For Overseas Travellers

19 Mar, 2021

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Friday approved reducing the quarantine period from 14 days to 10 days for travellers as proposed by the Public Health Ministry, starting from April 1.

Water Fights Officially Banned For Songkran

19 Mar, 2021

The Covid-19 task force on Friday banned street water fights during the Songkran festival for the second year running, on fears it could result in the spreading of Covid-19.

Pattaya City Reviews Rules For Beach Bed Services In Advance Of Hopeful Area Quarantine Plans

18 Mar, 2021

The leadership of Pattaya City has reviewed rules for beach bed services in preparing to welcome what they hope will be more foreign tourists due to an area quarantine plan as of April 1st.

80% Of Motorcycle Accidents Caused By Cars Cutting In: Study

18 Mar, 2021

The most common cause of fatal motorcycle accidents in Thailand is cars cutting in front of traffic.

Thais Asia’s Biggest Beer Guzzlers

18 Mar, 2021

A recent survey found Thais to be the biggest beer drinkers in Asia, while Czechs topped the list in the world.

Business Group Orders 100,000 Sinovac Shots

18 Mar, 2021

The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) says it will procure 100,000 doses of China's Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine to be used and paid for by businesses in the first phase of a private sector vaccination scheme.

Two More Bruda Whales Seen Off Koh Samui

18 Mar, 2021

Two more Bruda whales have been spotted in the waters of Ang Thong Marine National Park in Koh Samui district, bringing the total in the area to four, provincial governor Wichwut Jinto said on Wednesday.

8 Covid-hit Airlines Get CAAT Boost

18 Mar, 2021

Eight domestic airlines rated as being in critical financial health have been boosted by the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT), which says they aren't going bankrupt and it still has faith they can stay in business.

Thailand Says 330 Million Baht Seized In Wildlife Trafficking Sting

18 Mar, 2021

Thailand’s anti-money laundering authorities said Wednesday they have seized or frozen more than 330 million baht ($11 million) worth of assets in a sting operation against a suspected wildlife trafficking ring.

Thai Airways Disputes $7.4bn Of Aircraft Lessor Claims

18 Mar, 2021

Thai Airways International Plc is challenging some US$7.4 billion in claims from dozens of aircraft lessors and engine service provider Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc.

Thailand Targets Vaccine Shots For 60% Of Population To Restore Economy And Tourism

17 Mar, 2021

All first shots of the Covid-19 vaccine will be given to target populations in the next three months, while the entire inoculation program is expected to finish by the end of this year.

Pattaya Domestic Tourism Has Increased 30 Percent Over The Past Few Weekends And Holidays

17 Mar, 2021

Domestic tourist bookings in Pattaya have increased 30 percent during the recent weekends and holidays.

PM Signals A Policy Change To Allow Broader And Easier Private Sector Access To Covid-19 Vaccines

17 Mar, 2021

Full steam ahead with vaccination drive

AirAsia Offers Baggage Pass

17 Mar, 2021

AirAsia is adding a new level to its popular #FlyRuaRuaPass programme by adding its #BaggageLoadRuaRuaPass and unlimited travel insurance promotion.

Krabi Businesses Battle To Survive The Tourist Crisis

17 Mar, 2021

Ao Nang beach, usually a thriving hub for backpackers and day trippers, is doing it tough. But the local business people want you to know that it’s open for business and the area is still beautiful and more more pristine than ever.

Bangkok Targets 6,000 Vaccinations To Battle Bang Khae Cluster

17 Mar, 2021

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has targeted vaccination of 6,000 people at risk from last week’s Covid-19 outbreak in Bang Khae district.

‘No Side Effects’: Prayut Urges 10m AstraZeneca Jabs Per Month

17 Mar, 2021

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha wants the Public Health Ministry to speed up the country’s vaccination drive, after he suffered no side effects from his AstraZeneca jab.

Hybrid EV Sales In Thailand Could Hit 50,000 This Year: KResearch

17 Mar, 2021

Kasikorn Research Centre expects sales of hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) to rise between 63 and 70 per cent this year, as Thailand makes the transition from combustion engines.

Thailand Launches Vaccination Drive After Probe Clears AstraZeneca Jab

17 Mar, 2021

Health authorities on Tuesday gave the green light for use of AstraZeneca jabs in Thailand, after an investigation of post-vaccination adverse events in Denmark indicated no link to the vaccine.