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No exceptions: Thai PM slapped with $190 fine after photo showed him mask-less at meeting

Posted on April 28, 2021April 28, 2021By Editor

Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has been fined, after being pictured during a meeting without wearing a mask to ward off Covid-19, in a breach of current restrictions. … Read More >No exceptions: Thai PM slapped with $190 fine after photo showed him mask-less at meeting

Thailand says China’s Sinovac Covid vaccine safe to use after investigation into stroke-like symptoms reported in 6 recipients

Posted on April 22, 2021By Editor

Thailand has stood by its ongoing use of the Chinese Sinovac Biotech Covid vaccine following six recipients reporting stroke-like symptoms, after an inquiry found no connection between the jab and the illnesses. … Read More >Thailand says China’s Sinovac Covid vaccine safe to use after investigation into stroke-like symptoms reported in 6 recipients

Thai PM orders authorities to prepare Covid-19 field hospitals after UK variant spreads to country

Posted on April 8, 2021April 8, 2021By Editor

The Thai prime minister has ordered officials to prepare Covid-19 field hospitals in Bangkok after the UK strain was detected in the country, and dozens of lawmakers had to self-isolate after being exposed to the virus. … Read More >Thai PM orders authorities to prepare Covid-19 field hospitals after UK variant spreads to country

Myanmar refugees fleeing military crackdown turned away by neighboring Thailand & India – reports

Posted on March 31, 2021March 31, 2021By Editor

People trying to get out of Myanmar amid a violent military crackdown on dissent after the February 1 coup are being refused entry to neighboring Thailand and India, activists and media reports claim. … Read More >Myanmar refugees fleeing military crackdown turned away by neighboring Thailand & India – reports

Thailand to restart AstraZeneca Covid vaccine rollout, days after suspending use over safety concerns

Posted on March 17, 2021March 17, 2021By Editor

A spokesperson for Thailand’s government has announced that the country will resume using the AstraZeneca Covid vaccine on Tuesday, days after officials halted its rollout amid safety concerns over reports of blood clots. … Read More >Thailand to restart AstraZeneca Covid vaccine rollout, days after suspending use over safety concerns

Thailand SLASHES its mandatory quarantine for vaccinated tourists to 7 days

Posted on March 9, 2021March 9, 2021By Editor

In a bid to revive its tourism industry, Thailand has announced it is slashing its mandatory Covid quarantine period for foreigners who can show proof of vaccination from 14 to seven days. … Read More >Thailand SLASHES its mandatory quarantine for vaccinated tourists to 7 days

Tourists with valid Covid passport may soon be allowed to holiday in Thailand, PM suggests

Posted on February 24, 2021February 24, 2021By Editor

Thailand is looking at scrapping its mandatory two-week Covid-19 quarantine for foreigners who can show they have been vaccinated against the virus, the country’s PM said in a bid to revive the nation’s hard-hit tourism industry. … Read More >Tourists with valid Covid passport may soon be allowed to holiday in Thailand, PM suggests

Thailand to introduce tourism tax for every visitor, advised to legalize gambling to help stop the spread of Covid-19

Posted on January 16, 2021January 16, 2021By Editor

Tourist traffic to Thailand has plummeted during the Covid-19 pandemic. Now the kingdom is introducing a visitor tax to help pay Covid-19 costs and is being urged to legalize gambling to stop its spread in underground. … Read More >Thailand to introduce tourism tax for every visitor, advised to legalize gambling to help stop the spread of Covid-19

Bangkok protesters demand king cedes control of royal fortune as Thailand revives law banning criticism of monarchy (VIDEOS)

Posted on November 25, 2020November 25, 2020By Editor

Thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators staged another round of protests on the streets of Bangkok on Wednesday after the revival of Thailand’s “lèse-majesté” law, which bans criticism of the royal family. … Read More >Bangkok protesters demand king cedes control of royal fortune as Thailand revives law banning criticism of monarchy (VIDEOS)

Thailand’s King calls for unity after protesters turn back on his motorcade & throw up ‘Hunger Games’ salute (VIDEOS, PHOTOS)

Posted on November 15, 2020November 15, 2020By Editor

Protesters in Bangkok have shown their disrespect for the Thai King by turning their backs on a royal motorcade as it passed. People have been rallying for months, demanding the resignation of the PM and reform of the monarchy. … Read More >Thailand’s King calls for unity after protesters turn back on his motorcade & throw up ‘Hunger Games’ salute (VIDEOS, PHOTOS)