National Park Lifts Controversial Ban on Foreigners
KANCHANABURI — A national park in Kanchanaburi province on Wednesday said both Thais and foreigners can now visit its scenic waterfalls, lifting its controversial ban that caused much stir in the expat community.
Little Justice Bao? Reopened Schools Get Creative in Pandemic
BANGKOK — Many schools came up with creative solutions to holding lessons during the lingering coronavirus threats as students return to classes for the first time on Wednesday.
Aviation Agency Issues List of Travelers Allowed into Thailand
BANGKOK — The civil aviation regulator on Monday night releases a list of traveler groups to be admitted into the country during the coronavirus pandemic.
‘Deserted as Never Before’ Virus Knocks Thai Tourism Into Comatose
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Hotels are shuttered in the dark, bars are closed and empty food carts are seen around Bangkok's once-bustling tourism associated street. Silence shrouds the city's party land despite the easing COVID-19 lockdown measures.
Thai Law: FDA to Allow Private Medical Cannabis Production
Reopening its cannabis regulatory platform after months of disruption caused by the coronavirus, the Food and Drug Administration has prepared a draft bill to abolish a 5-year ban on the private sector making cannabis medicine.
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.
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.
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.
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.