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UN eyes Wat Phra Mahathat's credentials
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/06/2025
» The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment will welcome experts from the International Council on Monuments and Sites (Icomos), arriving this week to assess Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan in Nakhon Si Thammarat province for potential designation as a World Heritage Site.
Dasta touts lake basin's tour appeal
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/07/2022
» PHATTHALUNG: The Designated Area for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Dasta) is working with local communities along the Songkhla Lake basin to promote sustainable tourism activities in the area.
Tourists give thumbs-up to new rules
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/05/2022
» Tourists have given positive feedback after the government's decision to scrap the Test & Go scheme, a rescinding that took effect on Sunday.
Much needed breathing room
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 25/05/2020
» After five months of battling the Covid-19 pandemic, normalcy is gradually returning to the Bamrasnaradura Infectious Diseases Institute (BIDI), a specialised hospital for emerging infectious diseases and respiratory illnesses.
Tests on at-risk groups to double in next month
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/04/2020
» The number of Covid-19 tests on at-risk groups, such as healthcare workers, migrants and new prisoners, is expected to double next month, in line with the government's efforts to contain the virus, according to the Department of Disease Control.
Dluxx standing on coronavirus frontline
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/04/2020
» In normal times, the 14-floor Dluxx dormitory was used to provide accommodation at the Rangsit campus of Thammasat University in northern Bangkok. Placed in the Asean Games zone, the building was also opened to the public and athletes pouring onto the campus for the sporting event. But times have changed with the Covid-19 crisis. Now, a facility once known for its creature comforts has been converted into the country's first coronavirus field hospital.
Recent Covid-19 deaths linked to Lumpinee Boxing Stadium
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/04/2020
» Three of the last four Covid-19 deaths are linked to the Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok -- the country's main source of coronavirus transmission, says a spokesman from the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration.
Virus choices stark, say experts
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/03/2020
» Thailand now faces the dilemma of ending up like Italy with a soaring number of Covid-19 patients overwhelming hospitals or becoming like Japan which has been able to contain the spread of the virus, a noted medical expert has warned.
122 new infections, 92 of unknown origin
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/03/2020
» The Public Health Ministry yesterday reported 122 new cases of the coronavirus (Covid-19) infection, which raised the total to 721, with 668 patients remaining hospitalised and deaths stable at one.
Biggest daily jump sees cases hit 411
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 22/03/2020
» The number of daily Covid-19 infections in Thailand nearly touched three digits for the first time since the outbreak began as the Department of Disease Control confirmed 89 new cases yesterday, the majority arising from cluster infections at Muay Thai boxing stadiums.