Netizens were touched by the filial bond shared by two geese after Panalai Veterinary Hospital in Nonthaburi shared the photograph of a father goose watching over his daughter on Wednesday.
The daughter goose had just returned from surgery to remove two wires from her abdomen.
ICONSIAM announced on Thursday that its “Amazing Thailand Countdown 2022” event on New Year’s Eve will go ahead as planned.
“Only the press conference related to the event, which was scheduled for tomorrow [Friday], will be cancelled,” the company said.
“We will follow the government’s latest announcement closely in case there is any change in regulations regarding the organization of the New Year event,” said the company. “As of now the schedule for ‘Amazing Thailand Countdown 2022’ remains unchanged until further notice.”
The countdown event will feature several activities including stage performances and fireworks at midnight.
ICONSIAM, a shopping complex by the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok’s Khlong San district, reportedly plans to launch the biggest fireworks made from sticky rice. The event will be broadcast live via social media and international news channels like CNN, BBC and ABC.
Ministry of Transport’s Joint Ticket Committee expected to launch the Europay Mastercard and Visa (EMV) cards that can be used to pay for fares of trains, electric boats and public buses in Bangkok areas in March of next year, said minister Saksayam Chidchob on Thursday.
“Trains that will join the EMV system are the Chalong Ratchadham Line (MRT Purple Line), Chaloem Ratchamongkhon (MRT Blue Line), and Red Line urban train operated by State Railway of Thailand,” he said. “The card can also be used on all public buses and electric boats of the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority. Furthermore, motorists can also pay for expressway toll fee via the EMV cards.”
The EMV card is joint project between Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand and Krungthai Bank with an aim to provide a seamless, cashless payment service for commuters of public transports in metropolitan areas.