Regional and local news from across Thailand's provinces — in English, from Thai PBS World, Thailand's public broadcaster.
Over 60 people, including hoteliers, shop-owners and subscribers to the government’s “We Tour Together” tourism-promotion program, have been arrested by police in Chaiyaphum and Phuket provinces for alleged involvement in a scam to pocket ill-gotten gains from the scheme. The arrests were the result of coordinated raids by police from the Bangkok-based Crime Suppression Division,
A senior health official in Samut Sakhon province has expressed serious concern over a high-risk group of about 15,000 people who are still travelling and working as normal and risking transmission of coronavirus to others. Based on the assumption that there are at least three people in close contact with each of the 5,000 infected
166 illegal migrant workers from Myanmar will be deported on Thursday, through the border checkpoint in the southern province of Ranong, after several of them tried to break out of their detention facility on Monday. About 400 illegal migrants from Myanmar are detained at the temporary facility at the border after being arrested by Thai
Private schools, which provide online learning during the lockdown, must refund certain fees and charges to parents, either in cash or by credit note, said the Office of the Private Education Commission (OPEC), which is under the Education Ministry. Schools not receiving government subsidies, such as international schools, must refund tuition fees. The schools can,
Kamphaengphet local police reported that nine Myanmar workers were abandoned on the side of a road in Muang Kamphaengphet district by their employer yesterday. The police had to communicate with them through a translator on the phone, since none of them can speak Thai. The police said the information given by each worker was confusing,
Prioritising both safety and speed as it faces a new wave of COVID-19 infections, Thailand is poised to launch its largest ever inoculation programme when the first batch of AstraZeneca vaccine arrives next month. Contrary to recent reports, China’s CoronaVac is unlikely to be the first COVID-19 vaccine rolled out in Thailand. “The Public Health
The Thai army has deployed special task forces to clean and disinfect schools in Bangkok and its suburbs, before onsite classes resume on February 1st, according to the army’s assistant spokesperson, Captain Kunnanut Pornniputkul. Kunnanut said the task forces’ vehicles, equipped with chemical disinfectant sprayers, have been visiting schools since January 20th. She said the
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will ease the restrictions and allow 13 types of business to reopen from tomorrow (Friday), with strict disease control measures in place. Game Arcades; but all points of contact must be regularly disinfected, facemask worn at all times. Internet shops Senior nursing homes, with limited activities Sports venues, except for
Many municipalities’ eagerness to procure COVID-19 vaccines for their residents has roused suspicion of political motives and concerns about inequality between residents of richer and poorer areas. Local authorities have also been reminded of the need to ensure the quality and safety of inoculations. At least 20 municipalities in the country’s four regions have allocated
A university research group sets out to show off the oft-forgotten charms and culture of Phimai Once the crepe-like rice cake sitting on the filter cloth over the steaming pot is cooked, Saithong Jaidee quickly removes the sheet and dries it on one of the hangers behind her working station – a huge charcoal stove.
Bangkok and 32 other provinces across Thailand are being affected by air pollution today (Thursday), with the likelihood that the problem will get worse tomorrow and Saturday, because of poor air circulation, resulting in the accumulation of airborne dust, according to the Pollution Control Department. The department’s Air4Thai webpage today shows the amount of PM2.5
The Governor of Chonburi, Pakarathorn Tianchai, has extended the provincial lockdown, which restricts travel to and from Si Chang Island, until further notice. The Marine Office of Chonburi is also ordered to issue guidelines for all boat operators, and the District Chief of Si Chang Island must issue screening guidelines for travel on the island.
