COVID-19 Innovations, Government, Thailand, Volunteerism

‘Pantry of Sharing’: community pantries help Thais in need during COVID-19

May 14, 2020

A group of volunteers recently launched a ‘Pantry of Sharing’ initiative, where they share non-perishable food items and basic hygiene supplies, including feminine hygiene products, toothpaste, and toilet paper, to…

Cambodia, COVID-19 Innovations, Government, Technology

Ministry Launches Two Virus Aid Apps

May 14, 2020

The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications has put in motion two phone applications to further assist in the fight against the spread of Covid-19. The applications enable callers to phone…

COVID-19 Innovations, Startup, Tourism, Tours, Vietnam

Travel startup Triip rewards homebound travellers

May 14, 2020

Vietnamese sustainable travel company Triip has launched a new global Stay Home Heroes initiative that allows homebound travellers to earn points by staying at home which can then be used…

COVID-19 Innovations, Government, Health, Thailand, Tourism

TAT INTRODUCES ‘AMAZING THAILAND SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION’ CERTIFICATION

May 14, 2020

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), in collaboration with the public and private sector partners, is introducing an “Amazing Thailand Safety and Health Administration: SHA” certification aimed at elevating the…

COVID-19 Innovations, Tourism, Travel, Vietnam

“Vietnamese People Travel in Vietnam” program kicks off

May 12, 2020

A program titled "Vietnamese People Travel in Vietnam" has been launched to stimulate domestic tourism and help people travel in the new normal context.

Cambodia, China PR, Experience Mekong Collection, Laos, Myanmar, Sustainability, Thailand, Tourism, Travel, Vietnam

SHORTLIST FOR THE 2020 EXPERIENCE MEKONG SHOWCASES ANNOUNCED

May 1, 2020

Public Voting open to support small responsible businesses during these challenging times

COVID-19 Innovations, Hospitality, Thailand, Volunteerism

Centara Hotels & Resorts launches “Help the Heroes” campaign with donations to support healthcare workers and communities in need

April 30, 2020

Thailand’s leading hotel operator, has launched ‘Help the Heroes’, a campaign aimed at supporting those in need during Covid-19, with donations going to the Chaipattana Covid-19 Aid Fund (and other…

COVID-19 Innovations, Non-profit, Thailand, Volunteerism

COVID Relief Bangkok founded by Sati Foundation and Urban Studies Lab

April 23, 2020

Established five days ago on March 23 by Sati Foundation, Scholars of Sustenance (SOS) and Urban Studies Lab, Covid Relief Bangkok is a public Facebook group for coordinating relief efforts…

2020, Reports, Resource Library

COVID-19 Related Travel Restrictions a Global Review for Tourism

April 16, 2020

The overall purpose of this interim report is to provide information on the implementation of travel restrictions by governments as one of the means to address the global health crisis…