Face masks are still common in Thailand even though the Covid-19 outbreak has passed. In Thailand, you could see people wearing masks on domestic flights, but are they required? Face masks are still advised to be worn in busy areas despite the Thai government making them “optional” back in June. The announcement, which said, “The wearing of a mask is now an optional practice so that people can now live more in line with normal circumstances,” was published in the Royal Gazette. The Ministry of Population Health only advises the general public to wear a mask when they are living with others in a crowded space, in public gatherings where they can’t maintain social distance, or in places that are poorly ventilated in order to lower the risk of infection transmission. Most people abide by requests to wear face masks on trains, as shown on the BTS Sky Train in…
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59% of Italian tourists to the UK in 2016 cited the Royal family as a reason to visit. King Bhumibol Adulyadej and the Queen had friendly relations. She visited Thailand and praised the King for preserving the nation’s past while advancing society. She died peacefully, according to a tweet from the British Royal Family. The Thai government requires all ministries to fly half-staff for three days starting September 11. 96-year-old Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Palace in Scotland. Her 70-year reign was second-longest in history. Since the Queen’s death, many mourners have gathered at Buckingham Palace in London. The UK’s royal past and tourist attractions attract visitors from around the world. Nearly 50,000 people attend State banquets, lunches, dinners, receptions, and Garden Parties at Buckingham Palace. The Queen will be remembered worldwide. 2.5 million tourists visited Buckingham Palace and the Royal Palaces in 2014, injecting £55 million into the…
The ministers announced that both countries would focus on economic cooperation after their trade had increased by around 30% this year following the debate. Don revealed that the Thai government would host the Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation (JC) conference, which will take place in Thailand in October to discuss economic cooperation between the two countries. Lavrov pledged that Russia would fulfill Thailand’s needs for energy, food, and fertilizer. The two countries’ young would also improve their exchange of cultural and educational ideas. “We have reaffirmed our resolve to share fully our views of everything happening, and we are grateful to our Thai colleagues for a balanced, objective, and responsible attitude toward what is happening in and around Ukraine,” the minister said.Lavrov also expressed his gratitude to Thailand for upholding its impartial stance towards the conflict involving Russia and Ukraine. To meet with Sergey Lavrov, the Russian foreign minister, Don…
Bangkok’s canals are breaking under the greatest rain in 20 years. Tuesday night’s rainfall flooded waterways. Bang Khen has received 170 mm of rain since Tuesday, the most in 20 years, according to the governor. Kong Prem Prachakon and Klong Lat Phrao canals are currently flooding. The Bang Khen roundabout and new electric rails are inundated. The governor said the new pipes hindered drainage, causing the floods. He said that despite the government’s best efforts, rising canal water levels have made highway flooding impossible. Chardchart recommends drivers to schedule trips based on the weather to avoid flooding. So many automobiles were trapped that military trucks sent to help flood victims couldn’t reach them quickly. We’ve learned from these mistakes and will improve. The governor warned inhabitants of Bang Khen, Lat Phrao, Don Muang, and Chatuchak to be careful as severe rain is expected. Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt announced floods in…
The Central Department Store Co., a subsidiary of Central Retail Corporation, approved the funds to increase from 2023 to 2027. Central has never stopped coming up with new ideas and inventing things in order to improve the shopping experiences of its clients. In keeping with our goal to be “the department store for all Thais,” we seek to be a true and sustainable “Thai House of Brands,” where consumers may find Thai and foreign fashion and home items. The majority of the 19 crown jewel properties are located in prominent European cities and have been for more than a century, he explains. 20% will go toward developing and advancing IT. According to Bron, a facelift will boost sales by 1.7% in five years. The company’s “ALL AT CENTRAL” 75th anniversary marketing campaign. This campaign will cost 500 million Thai Baht, according to Bron. This shows how well the business’s luxury…
Over 200 homes in the Kwaeng area of Rayong have flooded as a result of the torrential rain and flash flooding that have engulfed Thailand this week. Because a catfish farmer asked to purchase the chicken carcasses to feed his catfish, Kamnan said that it wasn’t entirely a waste. In the Ban Na subdistrict, a total of 13 villages were entirely submerged by the floodwaters. Rescue personnel are using boats to evacuate all 13 residents.In yesterday’s flood in Rayong province, a songtaew truck carrying 15 students came dangerously close to being carried away. At the poultry farm owned by Kamnan Boonsueb in the Ban Na subdistrict, all six houses flooded, with the water level in some areas exceeding one meter. Kamnan calculates that the overall damages will be at least 10 million baht.The horrifying event was captured on camera…Havoc has been caused by flash flooding in the capital and its…
In 2022 will see another Phanom Rung Festival. Visitors can enjoy a procession, religious ritual, entertainment, and Isaan street food. Visitors gathered this morning at Phanom Rung Historical Park in Buriram, Isaan, to see a solar phenomenon that only occurs four times a year. Today is the year’s third solar eclipse. Many Thais gathered at Phanom Rung Historical Park this morning to view the sunrise via the 15 doors. 5.50 am: People began to gather. Solar phenomena are rare. On September 9 and 10, tourists can see the temple’s famed dawn. Phanom Rung Temple located on Phanom Rung mountain in Chaloemprakiat, Tapek, Buriram. According to folklore, it was a dark morning and the light was poor. Phanom Rung, which means “great mountain” in Khmer, shows the language’s growth. This place is notable because of the sun phenomenon visible through the temple door. Four times a year: September 8–10, October 5–7,…
The National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand is seeking suggestions for Thai names as part of an international competition. The recommended names from astronomers must be submitted by October 7th. Suphachai Awiphan, a researcher at Narit, claims that the star GJ 3470 and the planet GJ 3470b that orbits it are both in quest of Thai names. Although Suphachai asserts that the star and planet were initially found in 2012, Thai astronomers have only recently verified their existence. The aim of the competition is to identify newly discovered or verified extrasolar planets and stars. Two-person teams must be at least 18 years old to compete. Teams of three underage participants are not allowed.Teams must explain how the names of the star and planet link to one another in three to four phrases. There must be four to sixteen characters in English names. The names must be “for items, persons, or…
First procurement of the second generation of Covid-19 vaccines should begin next month. The National Vaccine Institute (NVI) will study the idea in October, according to the Deputy Director-General of the CDC. Which brands and how many vaccines are needed are controversial. Pfizer’s new vaccine targets the pandemic strains BA.4 and BA.5. That doesn’t mean Thailand will depend on it most. The NVI will research every presently available and soon-to-be-available vaccine before choosing one for Thailand. The deputy director-general believes all future vaccine purchases will be second-generation items as manufacturers phase out first-generation vaccines and replace them with more advanced ones. Chulalongkorn University created the ChulaCov19 vaccination. Government Pharmacy Organisation is creating HXP-GPOVac with 434.5 million baht. 250 18-75-year-olds are currently in phase two trials. HXP-GPOVac is safe and effective. The NVI director expects all three in-house vaccines to be available by 2023. Thai-developed and -produced immunizations will be provided…
Following the Ministry of Interior’s suggestion to enable small hotels to operate more readily as homestays, a coalition of hotel organisations is urging a relaxation of building laws that have rendered 20,000 small hotels illegal. Ten hotel and tourism organizations asked the prime minister to modify some regulations for smaller hotels that can’t afford to rebuild. As Thailand’s tourism economy recovers, some provincial governments have closed unregistered hotels. But not all were shady. Many people were trapped since the structures they were staying in couldn’t pass hotel licensing tests. Business and government have been negotiating this issue since December, but the prime minister’s office has not yet responded. The group wants these rules halted while they’re addressed. Small hotels are just starting to benefit from the post-pandemic tourism resurgence, they say. According to the president of the Khao San Road Business Association, small hotels can’t comply with building standards and…