Bangkok school returns to online learning after sharp spike in Covid cases
After eight weeks of on-site classes, Bangkok Christian College has decided to return online due to more than 700 of its students and personnel getting infected.
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Phuket follows Phang-nga in preparing for tsunami after 32 quakes in 3 days
Phuket Governor Woonciew said that having experienced the tsunami in 2004, the residents of the province are “not careless”.
Network operators face hefty fine for failure to help curb scams
Limiting the number of phone numbers each user can register with their operators, the restriction aims to prevent criminal gangs from using hoarded SIMs for call-centre scams.
Clip of Thailand’s PM driving Swiss Embassy Mini Cooper goes viral
A video going viral on June 6 showed Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s test driving a Switzerland Embassy red Mini Cooper at Government House in Bangkok.
Tsunami plan in Thai province after ‘abnormal’ Andaman Sea earthquakes
Officials found that the frequency of earthquakes on Monday and Tuesday increased compared to the past, although it did not affect Thailand.
Russia an important partner, Thai FM Don says
In his welcome speech, Russian Ambassador Evgeny Tomikhin stressed on the prospects for expanding bilateral cooperation.
Police stations are now ganja-free zones
The rule applies to police officers, staff and people visiting police stations.
Thailand’s hotel occupancy tax waived for next 2 years to aid tourism recovery
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said the tax waiver would reduce hotel operators' expenses by about 47.35 million baht.
Bangkok says no to cannabis hub
The hub idea was floated by the president of a local business operators association, after pictures on social media showed street vendors openly selling cannabis leaves and buds.
Khao Yai elephant returns to park office for help with hurting tusk
This is the second time that this elephant, which is also known as “Plai Diew Lub”, has sought help with its left tusk.