Thailand denies turning away refugees fleeing air attacks in eastern Myanmar
Thailand denies that it is turning away refugees fleeing from Buremese military attacks on ethnic armed groups in Karen state, saying that a majority has already returned voluntarily. Almost 3,000 have reportedly crossed the border into Thailand since the weekend. A handful of injured people are being treated in Thailand.
Can "vaccine passports" reopen Thailand's borders?
Countries whose economies are heavily dependent on tourism - like Thailand - are eager to welcome tourists again. So-called "vaccine passports" could be the key here. But how can Thailand ensure that foreign tourists arrive and leave safely?
Phuket reopening to visitors who have been vaccinated against COVID-19
Thailand is reopening its resort island of Phuket to visitors who have been vaccinated against COVID-19. From Jul 1, they will not need to serve quarantine if they have taken their jabs. It is a key step for the tourism-reliant nation.
COVID-19: Thailand to reduce mandatory quarantine period for foreign travellers
Thailand will reduce the mandatory quarantine period for foreign travellers from next month. It will shorten the quarantine from two weeks to 10 days.
COVID-19: Thailand to start administering AstraZeneca vaccine
Thailand will start administering the AstraZeneca jab on Mar 16 after a brief delay over concerns of side effects in Europe.
Thai court rules referendum must be held before parliament can rewrite constitution
Thailand's Constitutional Court has allowed the process of charter change in the country to continue. The court ruled it is the parliament's duty and authority to write a new constitution, but a referendum must first be held.
3 more protest leaders in Thailand charged with lese majeste, denied bail
Three Thai protest leaders have been denied bail and detained after being charged with insulting the monarchy. Together with 15 others, they also face trial for sedition and breaching a ban on public gatherings when they took part in a rally in Bangkok last September. Four other activists are already in jail awaiting trial over the same protests.
Thailand starts COVID-19 vaccination rollout
Thailand continues its COVID-19 vaccine rollout for a second day after the first jabs was given to the country’s Public Health Minister and medical frontline workers. 13 provinces will be part of the initial inoculation plan. Thailand has received doses from Sinovac and AstraZeneca, but for now only the only from China will be used.