Travel Guild Wants Gov’t to Waive Quarantine for Chinese Tourists
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — The Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) on Thursday submitted an open letter to Thailand's Tourism and Sports Ministry to allow the entry of Chinese tourists by January under the travel bubble scheme.
19 Soldiers Quarantined After Virus Infection Linked to Drill
BANGKOK — The army on Thursday said 19 soldiers were placed under quarantine after they participated in a joint military exercise where a South Korean serviceman later tested positive for the coronavirus.
Grounded by the Pandemic, This Pilot is Now a ‘Grab’ Driver
BANGKOK — Mahesak used to taxi the skies, crisscrossing the globe as a pilot. Today, he’s taxiing the streets of Bangkok as a driver for a ride-hailing application.
Thai Airways Lists Toothpicks, Napkins in 11.11 Sales
BANGKOK — The once-glorious national carrier on Wednesday went onboard with Alibaba’s Single Day sales – the most popular online shopping day of the year – by offering wholesale discounts of its airplane cutlery.
Anutin Rejects Plan to Reduce Quarantine Period for Tourists
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Tuesday reaffirmed that all incoming passengers into Thailand will still need to go through the 14-day mandatory quarantine.
Pageant Queen Activist Files Complaint Over Doctored Anti-King Photo
BANGKOK — A former beauty pageant winner and supporter of the pro-democracy movement went to the police Tuesday to report that a photo of her at a protest was altered to contain messages defaming the monarchy.
Parents Demand 130 Mil. Baht in Damages Over Kindergarten Abuse
BANGKOK — Parents of young children beaten and mistreated by education workers at Sarasas Witaed Ratchaphruek School demanded a compensation of 130 million baht from the management, their lawyer said Tuesday.
Activist Charged for Attacking Russian Man During Protest
PATTAYA — Police on Tuesday said an activist was charged with physical assault after he headbutted a Russian expat who interrupted a pro-democracy rally in the resort city of Pattaya.
Biden Presidency: Beijing Hopes ‘U.S. Will Meet China Halfway’
BEIJING (Xinhua) — China will follow international customary practices over the U.S. election result, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Monday.
Japan Minister Bashes Trump Over Refusal To Accept Election Loss
TOKYO (Kyodo) — Japan's land minister said Tuesday he posted, then deleted, a tweet criticizing U.S. President Donald Trump's refusal to accept defeat in last week's election.
