DDC Launches QueQ App for COVID-19 Test Appointments

Thailand’s Department of Disease Control (DDC) is enabling people to make appointments for COVID-19 tests, using the QueQ app. DDC Director-General Dr Opas Karnkawinpong said the app enables people to receive confirmation for a test the next day, if they register between 8am and 6pm. After submitting their request, applicants will receive a time for […]

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Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration lays down new restrictions starting on Monday

From Monday 12th July, maximum movement restrictions will be applied in Bangkok and neighboring provinces, namely Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Nakhon Pathum, Samut Prakan, and Samut Sakhon. The measures are as follows. NEW RESTRICTIONS IN BANGKOK METROPOLITAN AREA AND 9 OTHER PROVINCES IN DARK RED ZONE – Restaurants, markets and convenience stores must be closed […]

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Government Allows Resumption of Dine-in Services

The Royal Gazette published the government’s relaxation order on 15 May 2021, which allows the resumption of limited dine-in services in restaurants located in the four dark red zones of Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani and Samut Prakan. Restaurants in these four provinces can now resume dining on the premises, until 9pm, but they can only […]

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Road Accidents during Songkran Claim 277 Lives

The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation has reported that a total of 2,365 road accidents during the seven days from April 10-16 claimed 277 lives and injured 2,357. Speeding was the single biggest cause of accidents, followed by drink driving and cutting lanes. Motorcycles were involved in 86 per cent of the accidents, followed […]

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HM Queen Mother provides items to homeless shelter

 The utmost appreciation has been the response by recipients to the gracious gesture by Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, who has royally bestowed meals and essential items on a homeless shelter in Pathum Thani, again showing Her Majesty’s care and regard for the health and hygiene of vulnerable populations. Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, […]

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