Surat Thani – Tourists were thrilled to see a pod of 20 dolphins jumping and playing in the sea off Koh Tao, which earlier this month was named by United Nation Environment Programme (UNEP) as an island with a strong community committed to coral reef conservation, PostToday reported this afternoon (13.6.2020). The tourists who were
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Chai Nat bird park reopens, free entry till end of the month
By Peeranut P., Sanook.com BIRD lovers will be pleased to hear that Chai Nat Bird Park, which houses Asia’s largest aviary, has now reopened after being closed since March 20 to prevent the spread of coronavirus, Sanook.com reported this afternoon (June 11, 2020). Mr Anusorn Nakasai, head of Chai Nat’s Provincial Administration Organization, said the
Read morePopcorn and drinks allowed in movie halls
MOVIEGOERS will be delighted to hear that the Public Health Ministry today (June 9) came out to state that they may eat popcorn and consume soft drinks in movie halls but have to put their face mask on again after they are through, PostToday reported. Dr Phanphimon Wipulakorn, director-general of the ministry’s Department of Health,
Read moreNew adventures soon for Bangkok shoppers
WITH the phase 3 of the coronavirus lockdown having been implemented and phase 4 looming, shoppers in Bangkok have something new to look forward to with this being the launch of Siam Premium Outlets Bangkok, on Friday, June 19. Introducing outlet shopping is Siam Piwat Simon, a joint venture between Siam Piwat, the owner and
Read moreSunday Walking Street reopening in Chiang Mai
By Peeranut P., Sanook.com WITH phase 3 easing of the Covid-19 lockdown having led to many businesses and natural attractions again opening up the latest to likewise do so is Chiang Mai up in the north. Come Sunday June 7 and the popular Sunday Walking Street at the centre of the walled Old City will
Read moreActor named UNEP goodwill ambassador for Thailand
THE United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) today (June 5) announced Alex Rendell as a National Goodwill Ambassador for Thailand. Alex is an actor and co-founder and chief executive officer of the Environmental Education Center (EEC), an organization that raises environmental awareness among children. The half-British, half-Thai actor has long been a presence in Thai television
Read moreMassive traffic jams at Bang Saen beach today
IT seems all roads led to Bang Saen beach at next door Chonburi province today (June 3) with numerous Bangkokians having the same idea of going there to mark Her Majesty the Queen’s royal birthday with this leading to severe traffic jams on the roads to this beautiful beach, Sanook.com reported this afternoon. Bang Saen
Read morePhuket island reopens its doors to tourists
By Peeranut P., Sanook.com AFTER falling asleep and resting for a long time due to the coronavirus pandemic the isle of Phuket has reawakened and opened up to tourism again now that the fearful outbreak is under control at this popular destination with it being confirmed that there is no new infection and this leading
Read moreDriving across the country to get some ‘vintage’ durian
By Thai Newsroom Reporters SOME PEOPLE would decidedly brave a heavy rainstorm traveling all the way from Bangkok to a small village in Krabi just to taste durian from 100-year-old trees, literally. Prachak Khayankarn, the owner of 20 organically cultivated durian trees, each aged over 100 years, welcomed all visitors to his plantation in the
Read moreBuses to start running an hour earlier from tomorrow
IN ORDER to better serve the public during the phase 3 easing of the Covid-19 lockdown and the cutting of the curfew by an hour staring tomorrow the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) will start running buses from 4 a.m. rather than the usual 5 a.m., PostToday reported. BMTA chief Surachai Iamvachirasakul said this change
Read morePattaya beaches reopen with social distancing in place
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PATTAYA BEACHES are reopening to members of the public on the upcoming Monday. Pattaya City Mayor Sonthaya Khunpleum confirmed today (May 29) all the Pattaya beaches will reopen on condition that people strictly observe social distancing order and no group activity on the beaches is allowed for the time being. People
Read morePetchaburi reopens its beaches but swimming still forbidden
By Peeranut P., Sanook.com PETCHABURI province today (May 29) ordered the conditional reopening of all its beaches from Monday June 1 onward but swimming in the sea is still forbidden, Sanook.com reported. Strict measures were imposed in this province, which is around 130 kilometres southwest of Bangkok, early last month to stop the spread of
Read moreTHAI client told refund delay indefinite, claims total 100 billion baht
A FACEBOOK user wrote about a shocking incident last Monday (May 25) because Thai Airways International told him the soonest he could get a refund on his air ticket is six months but it is also uncertain how long the delay could be as claims now total over 100 billion baht, Sanook.com reported today (27.5.2020).
Read moreBang Pu has reopened! Head there to exercise and relax
By Peeranut P., Sanook.com AFTER being closed for months to prevent the spread of the coronavirus Bang Pu Recreation Centre in Samut Prakarn has again reopened to the public for exercise and various recreational activities, Sanook.com reported. Located just beyond the 37 km marker on Sukhumvit road, it is in fact the army’s rehabilitation and
Read moreA massive database of 8 billion Thai internet records leaks
By Zack Whittaker, Techcrunch.com THAILAND’S largest cell network AIS has pulled a database offline that was spilling billions of real-time internet records on millions of Thai internet users. Security researcher Justin Paine said in a blog post that he found the database, containing DNS queries and Netflow data, on the internet without a password. With
Read moreBugs and mushrooms help vendors earn good money
Nakhon Phanom – Residents at this northeastern province are rejoicing these days despite the lingering gloom of the Covid-19 outbreak as they are able to collect puffball mushrooms and lychee giant stink bugs from the jungles and sell them at a good price with the latter going for as much as 2,000 baht a kilogramme,
Read moreFrench media plays up 2 families enjoying lockdown on Koh Samui
MAKING waves in France is the story of two French families who chose to escape Covid-19 by happily locking down on Koh Samui which they called paradise island, PostToday reported this morning (22.5.2020). The other reasons they gave for opting to be confined on this southern Thai island is this country’s public health system being
Read moreHistorical parks, museums reopening and special trains running
By Peeranut P., Sanook.com AS the coronavirus pandemic has started to come under control the Fine Arts Department today (20.5.2020) announced the reopening of historical parks and national museums from Friday May 22 onward while the State Railway of Thailand has launched a temporary special train service, Sanook.com reported. These parks and museums were shut
Read moreHua Hin hotels, resorts reopen for business today
By Peeranut P., Sanook.com AFTER having to lockdown for a lengthy period to control the spread of the coronavirus infection the tourism-dependent seaside city of Hua Hin today (18.5.2020) again reopened with its hotels, resorts and restaurants ready to welcome guests, Sanook.com reported. The resort city sprang back to life soon after the daily briefing
Read moreBREAKING NEWS: About-face on reopening Phuket airport
By Bhuva Chira, Sanook.com THE Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) issued an announcement today (15.5.2020) closing Phuket airport, with the stated reason being that the coronavirus pandemic remains a threat, even though it had issued an announcement yesterday allowing it to reopen on May 16, Sanook.com reported. In yesterday’s announcement CAAT said Phuket airport
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