The International Emmys (International Emmy Awards) are about to start. Hope Frozen on Netflix is nominated in the documentary category. Directed by my better half Pailin Wedel, it stands a chance of becoming the first Thai documentary to win this award.

Big congrats Pailin Wedel!! This is amazing!

#UPDATE: The ศปก.ศบค. will extend the Emergency Decree for yet another time to Jan 31, 2022. The decree has been in use since March 2020. Also: bars, clubs and other nightlife businesses will be allowed to re-open on Jan 16, 2022. #COVID19

#BREAKING: #Singapore extends vaccinated travel lane (VTL) to #Thailand. Starting December 14, fully-vaccinated travelers can skip quarantine when arriving in Singapore, while travelers from SG can fly to #Thailand with a one-night-quarantine.

Bangkok’s restaurants will be allowed to serve alcoholic beverages until 11pm now (previously only 9pm), according to the BMA. The new rules will come into effect on Wednesday, Dec 1. Nightlife and other venues that are still closed will remain so until at least Dec 31.

A reminder that in September this year, the WHO tightened its guideline "safe" level of 24 hour PM2.5 exposure to 15mgm/m3. We're at 85 and climbing!

Good morning, #Bangkok! It's another day of high air pollution – Bangkokians have more than one reason to mask up. 😷

Thailand needs an overarching air pollution law. The Clean Air Act to be considered by parliament later this month could be the answer, so let's support broader political engagement and focus on this issue. Dirty air affects everyone, we have a right to breathe without worry.

So is test & go back yet?

Meanwhile, the ศปก.ศบค. is scheduled to deliberate on new #COVID19 measures, mainly the return of the “Test&Go” scheme for tourists that was suspended before Christmas due to #Omicron: thaipbsworld.com/resumption-of-…

UPDATE: ศปก.ศบค. announces the resumption of the “Test&Go” scheme for vaccinated travelers from selected countries for nearly quarantine free entry. Registrations re-opens on Feb 1, with now PCR tests required on days 1 (post-arrival) and 5.

Applications for the “Test&Go” scheme for fully vaccinated travelers to Thailand re-opens tomorrow (Feb 1), now with a mandatory hotel quarantine and PCR tests on the first night after arrival and on the 5th day after entry. x.com/nnthotnews/sta…

ในเชิงโครงสร้าง เคสของคุณ #ปวีณ ควรจะนำไปสู่การผลักดันกม.คุ้มครอง #whistleblower ในไทยอย่างจริงจัง ไม่ใช่แค่บอกอย่างไร้ค.รับผิดชอบว่ากลับมาแล้วจะคุ้มครองให้ อยากให้พรรคกม. ภาคปชชและNGO ผลักดันเรื่องนี้ค่ะ เพราะคงหวังอะไรจากรบ.นี้ไม่ได้ #ค้ามนุษย์โรฮิงญา

JUST IN: Thailand to relax #COVID19 requirements for international travellers from Mar 1: 1) 2nd PCR test will be replaced with self-administered antigen test 2) Travel insurance coverage to drop from US$50K to US$20K

Anti-war protests in support of Ukraine today in Bangkok. They were planning to march from Lumphini Park to the newly opened Benjakiti Park.

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#BREAKING: #ThaiProtest activist Tantawan “#ตะวัน” Tuatulanon is granted bail and will be released later today, according to fellow activist Panusaya S. #นิรโทษต้องรวม112. The 20-year-old has been on hunger strike since Apr 20 in protest of her detention for #lesemajeste. #WhatsHappeningInThailand

Thai netizens (ชาวเน็ต) are quite perplexed about who “Christopher Kelland” is on this sign held by protesters in front of the US embassy in Bangkok today… He is accused of creating conflict in Thailand… (Screen capture by Nok_KN)

Check out this almost unbelievable time-lapse of wildfire smoke consuming the World Trade Center and the New York City skyline. Those vulnerable to poor air quality, including seniors and young children, should limit time outdoors if possible. More: AirNow.gov

Shoutout to AFP Photo's Lillian Suwanrumpha for being named one of The Guardian's "Outstanding agency photographers of 2023". 👏 theguardian.com/artanddesign/2…