Authorities Promote Chinese New Year Safety Guidelines in Bangkok’s Chinatown
The Chinese New Year period starts today (30 Jan) amid ongoing COVID-19 transmissions and outbreaks. This year, Thais of Chinese descent will be able to observe Lunar New Year rites and visit shrines as usual, but these activities must comply with COVID-19 prevention measures. Officials from the Department of Health…
Bangkok Extends Closure of Entertainment Venues Until January 15
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will extend the temporary closure of entertainment venues until January 15 to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang has issued an announcement of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration on Orders of Temporary Closure of Premises (No. 48), stating that the Governor…
Pattaya countdown participants need negative Covid test result issued within 72 hours
Organizers of the New Year’s Eve countdown in Pattaya City are now requiring eventgoers to present a negative Covid test result accompanied by a doctor’s note, and produce evidence on the Moh Promt application of having been fully inoculated against COVID-19. The increased requirements come as organizers of New Year’s…
Loy Krathong event in Sukhothai draws thousands
Thousands of people, some dressed in Thai Traditional attire, are seen taking part in a Loy Krathong event held at Sukhothai Historical Park. This year, despite the lingering COVID-19 outbreak, people continue flocking to Loy Krathong festivities, with the event period in Sukhothai shortened from 10 days in 2020 to…
NRCT holding Thailand Research Expo 2021 on November 22-26
The National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) will be holding Thailand Research Expo 2021 on November 22-26, providing a stage for the presentation of research, technologies, and innovations that have the potential to be used for the country’s development. Thailand Research Expo 2021, whose concept is “research for developing the…
List of attractions temporarily closed during April 2021, or until further notice
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This is a living document which the TAT Newsroom will update as new information becomes available The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to provide the following updates for travellers regarding the temporary closure of tourist attractions in different locations in Thailand, as part of the nationwide effort to…