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A health quarantine checkpoint at Suvarnabhumi Airport.

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.
A Thai returnee arrives at Suvarnabhumi Airport on April 16, 2020.

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.
A vial of prototype COVID-19 vaccine is shown to the media on June 22, 2020.

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.
Khaosan Road on June 15, 2020.

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.
A health official in protective clothing talks to a woman at a health quarantine checkpoint at Suvarnabhumi Airport on April 16, 2020.

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.
Tourists visit Wat Rong Kun in Chiang Rai province on Oct. 5, 2018.

Business Guilds Advise Caution Over Coronavirus ‘Travel Bubble’

BANGKOK — Business associations on Tuesday urged the government to reconsider a proposal to allow foreign visitors to Thailand without having to go through coronavirus quarantine measures.

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