Gov’t to Admit 50,000 More Travelers into Thailand
BANGKOK — The government on Monday said 50,000 foreigners are expected to begin flying to Thailand starting Wednesday as part of the partial border reopening in the coronavirus pandemic.
Survey Says 3 in 5 Thais Want Borders to Reopen
BANGKOK — A survey found that Thais are cautiously leaning towards reopening borders for tourists as the coronavirus pandemic appears to be winding down.
1932 Revolt Plaque, Its Fate Unknown, Now an Icon of Activist Fashion
BANGKOK — Once a symbol of democracy and later disappeared in mysterious circumstances, a small plaque at the center of Thailand’s modern...
1932 Coup Inspires Young Protesters to Question Official History
BANGKOK — The revolution that introduced democracy to Thailand may have taken place almost a century ago, but for many young people, it’s as new as yesterday.
We Are Open! Pandemic Limited Int’l Arrivals Start Today
BANGKOK — The government policy on allowing a limited group of foreign travellers to enter Thailand during the coronavirus pandemic is now in effect, officials said Wednesday.
Reenactment, Model Plaque Mark 88 Years of Democratic Revolt
BANGKOK — About a hundred people gathered before dawn on Wednesday across Democracy Monument to commemorate the 88th anniversary of a revolt that ended the king’s direct rule in Thailand, then known as Siam.
Gov’t Rejects Substitute Songkran Holidays in July
BANGKOK — PM Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday said the government formally turned down a proposal to hold the canceled Thai New Year holidays in July.
Researchers Eye Human Trials of Coronavirus Vaccine in Oct.
BANGKOK — Thai scientists could begin human trials of vaccines for the novel strains of coronavirus as early as October, the technology minister said Tuesday.
Orphaned Teen Paints Landscapes of His Town for College Money
KALASIN — With each painting of lush wet rice fields with leaping catfish, each blooming lotus pond with palms in the background brings one 18-year-old boy closer to his dream of being an architect – and preserving his hometown’s beautiful environment.
Bars May Reopen by July, Business Reps to Negotiate
BANGKOK — A nightlife industry representative on Monday welcomed a promise by the government to reopen pubs, bars, and other entertainment venues in the next phase of lockdown, which may take place as early as July.
