Pretty Please! Gov’t Urges Tourists to Drink Responsibly in Pandemic
BANGKOK — The Department of Health on Thursday said that restaurants allowed to serve alcohol in key tourist destinations must do so responsibly in order to avoid a new cluster of coronavirus infections.
TK Park Boosts Its E-library Services to Enhance Digital Reading and Learning Experiences
Thailand Knowledge Park (TK Park) is moving forward with its mission of promoting good reading habits and lifelong learning, while turning the Covid-19 crisis into an opportunity.
Police Colonel, 6 Others Charged With Killing Suspect
BANGKOK (AP) — A Thai police colonel, dubbed “Jo Ferrari” for his extravagant collection of cars, and six other officers were charged Wednesday with murder for allegedly killing a suspected drug dealer while trying to extort him for money, authorities said.
Rest of Moderna Vaccine Shipment to Arrive by 2022
BANGKOK — The first doses of the long awaited mRNA vaccine from Moderna arrived in Thailand earlier this week, but the customers who pre-ordered the shots will have to wait until “the first quarter of 2022” for all the shipment to be fulfilled.
Pregnant Woman’s Death Puts Spotlight on Polish Abortion Law
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A Polish hospital said Tuesday that doctors and midwives did everything they could to save the lives of a pregnant woman and her fetus in a case that has put the spotlight on a new restriction on Poland's abortion law.
Leaders Vow To Protect Forests, Plug Methane Leaks at COP26
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — World leaders promised to protect Earth's forests, cut methane emissions and help South Africa wean itself off coal at the U.N. climate summit Tuesday — part of a flurry of deals intended to avert catastrophic global warming.
No Positive Coronavirus Test From Visitors on Reopening 1st Day
BANGKOK — Nearly 4,000 travelers arrived in Thailand via international flights for the first day of tourism reopening, and none of them tested positive for the coronavirus upon their arrival, officials said Tuesday.
‘Ordinary People Suffer Most’: China Farms Face Climate Woes
JIAOZUO, China (AP) — Wang Yuetang’s sneakers sink into the mud of what was once his thriving corn and peanut farm as he surveys the damage done by an unstable climate.
Australia, Thailand Reopen Borders After Lengthy Lockdowns
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Sydney’s international airport came alive with tears, embraces and laughter on Monday as Australia opened its border for the first time in 20 months, with some arriving travelers removing mandatory masks to see the faces of loved ones they’ve been separated from for so long.
It’s Happening! Visitors Arrive in Thailand for Nov. 1 Reopening
BANGKOK — Fully vaccinated travelers from 63 countries and territories can now fly to Thailand with minimal quarantine requirements as the highly anticipated reopening officially begins today.
