The government has given the okay for booze at New Year countdown events, but for those who want to start 2022 sober, or just want to go to a more family-friendly celebration, the Thai government is hosting the alcohol-free “Amazing Thailand Countdown 2022” in five locations across Thailand. Locations include Royal Park Rajapruek in Chiang Mai, City Hall in Nakhon Ratchasima, … [Read more...] about Thailand set to host five alcohol-free New Year’s celebration events
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Poll shows most Thais fear New Year celebrations will spark another Covid wave
A Department of Health poll shows that most Thais are worried that New Year celebrations will spark another wave of Covid-19 infections. In particular, they cite an outbreak of the Omicron variant as a major cause for concern. According to a Bangkok Post report, department chief Suwannachai Wattanayingcharoenchai says the mass movement of people during the holiday period has … [Read more...] about Poll shows most Thais fear New Year celebrations will spark another Covid wave
Spring in the city: Bask in [email protected] and joy this Lunar New Year with Raffles City’s festive celebration
Singapore, January 2022 - Usher in the roaring Year of the Tiger at 'Spring in the City' with exciting happenings and shopping rewards, taking place at Raffles City, Singapore's premier fashion and lifestyle mall. Mr Steve Ng, General Manager of Raffles City Singapore, says: "As we welcome the Year of the Tiger, Raffles City is excited to celebrate the festivities with our … [Read more...] about Spring in the city: Bask in [email protected] and joy this Lunar New Year with Raffles City’s festive celebration
Shaina Magdayao survives battle with COVID-19: ‘That wasn’t mild at all’
Shaina Magdayao (Image: Instagram/@shaina_magdayao) Shaina Magdayao has finally tested negative for the coronavirus, and is now looking forward to going back to work. The actress opened up about her battle with COVID-19 while showing a photo of herself on her Instagram page yesterday, Jan. 20. “Positively negative. Finally! Now that wasn’t ‘mild’ at all,” she said. “I … [Read more...] about Shaina Magdayao survives battle with COVID-19: ‘That wasn’t mild at all’
Thailand mulls resuming quarantine-free travel programme
BANGKOK (Bloomberg): Thailand may revive its quarantine-free visa programme for vaccinated travellers, less than a month after suspending the waiver, as fears of a new wave of Omicron-driven Covid cases recede. Officials will propose lifting the suspension of the so-called Test & Go programme to the nation’s virus task force led by Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-O-Cha on … [Read more...] about Thailand mulls resuming quarantine-free travel programme