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.
Abbot Defends Botched Makeover of 300-Year-Old Temple
SAMUT PRAKAN — The abbot of a temple dating to the late Ayutthaya period said his choice to remodel the site with industrial material was practical and in accordance with his philosophy of Buddhism.
Police Say Tak Weapon Cache Linked to ‘Political Group’
BANGKOK — Police on Tuesday said military-grade weapons discovered in Tak appear to be linked to an unspecified political movement.
300-Year Old Temple ‘Renovated’ with Floor Tiles
SAMUT PRAKAN — Netizens were left aghast at a “renovation” project that saw a 300-year old Buddhist temple in Samut Prakan refitted with an aluminium roof and floor tiles.
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.
Missing Royal Dog Found by Massive Search Operation
CHIANG MAI — A city-wide search-and-rescue operation involving security officers scouring the mountain trail and sifting through hours of CCTV footage came to an end on Sunday after locating their prized target: a royal pet dog.
More Than 40,000 Arrested for Curfew Breach, Police Say
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thai police on Friday released a report indicating that more than 40,000 people were arrested for defying the night curfew, which was intended to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Job Opportunity: Snitch on People Polluting Bangkok Canals
BANGKOK — See a neighbor dumping a washing machine or mattress into the waterways of the Venice of the East? Call the city authorities and get paid half the fine, officials said Wednesday evening.
International Flights May Resume By September: Aviation Chief
BANGKOK — International flights are likely to resume as late as September, a top civilian aviation regulator said Wednesday.
