Year: 2022

  • Tourism NewsAirlines worldwide ordered to follow new entry measures for Thailand from May 1

    Airlines worldwide ordered to follow new entry measures for Thailand from May 1

    The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand has instructed all airlines to follow the new entry measures applicable from Sunday, according to a Nation Thailand report. The notification follows the decision by the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration to drop the Test & Go entry scheme. This means overseas arrivals no longer need to undergo PCR testing on arrival or book…

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  • World NewsHRW urges Japan’s PM to raise human rights issues on Thailand trip

    HRW urges Japan’s PM to raise human rights issues on Thailand trip

    For the first time in 9 years, Japan’s Prime Minister plans to visit Thailand. Japan’s PM Fumio Kishida plans to visit Thai PM Prayut Chan-o-cha on May 1-2 (Sunday to Monday) next week. Now, Human Rights Watch is calling on Fumio to raise concerns with Prayut about freedom of expression and assembly. This is part of a larger call that…

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  • World NewsDeath of elderly actor in quarantine raises concerns over Hong Kong’s Covid rules

    Death of elderly actor in quarantine raises concerns over Hong Kong’s Covid rules

    The death of Hong Kong actor Kenneth Tsang while in mandatory hotel quarantine has raised concerns about the territory’s strict entry requirements. Tsang was found dead in his quarantine room having recently returned from Singapore. While tributes have been pouring in for the late actor, many, including renowned columnist Chip Tsao, have lambasted Hong Kong’s quarantine policy. “If it weren’t…

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  • SponsoredDine in Sears & Co., Phuket’s best beachfront bar and grill

    Dine in Sears & Co., Phuket’s best beachfront bar and grill

    Press Release Immerse yourself in a relaxed atmosphere with upbeat pop music flowing during the day and a loungy groove in the evening at Sears & Co. Sip on a perfectly crafted cocktail or order an ice-cold Best Brew while savouring local and international delicacies. The beachfront restaurant at Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort offers all food…

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  • Tourism NewsDomestic tourism stimulus campaigns to be extended

    Domestic tourism stimulus campaigns to be extended

    The government will extend its “We Travel Together” domestic tourism stimulus campaign, as well as the less popular “Tour Teaw Thai” campaign, until the end of 2022, according to a Bangkok Post report. Yuthasak Supasorn from the Tourism Authority of Thailand says phase 5 of “We Travel Together” will offer 1 million room nights, after phase 4 ends next month.…

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  • Tourism NewsAirlines raise concerns over Thailand’s 300-baht tourism fee, coming in Q3

    Airlines raise concerns over Thailand’s 300-baht tourism fee, coming in Q3

    Thailand continues to be a troublesome destination for airlines keen on resuming flights into the Kingdom. Firstly with the lingering Thailand Pass digital gateway, and now a new tourism tax (which will include compulsory insurance). Thailand’s tourism ministry has confirmed the proposed 300 baht tourism fee looks set to be implemented from the third quarter of 2022. Ministry official Mongkon…

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  • Pattaya NewsCrowds of Thais travel to Pattaya’s Koh Larn before new school semester

    Crowds of Thais travel to Pattaya’s Koh Larn before new school semester

    Officials on Koh Larn, an island off Pattaya, suspect that large crowds of Thais have recently swarmed there to get a bit of R & R before the new school semester begins. Thai schools are set to open on May 17. The Pattaya News reported yesterday that even though it was a week day, large groups of mostly Thai tourists came to…

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  • Thailand video newsThailand Pass now open for test-free applications | GMT

    Thailand Pass now open for test-free applications | GMT

    The 300-baht tourism fee is scheduled to begin being collected in the 3rd quarter of the year. Thailand Pass is now open for test-free applications as May the 1st will have easing of restrictions in Thailand. The BTS urges passengers not to cross their legs while sitting. Fight club in Thailand and price hike for Mama Noodles. All this and…

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  • Tourism NewsGovernment says Thailand Pass not being cancelled, being “streamlined”

    Government says Thailand Pass not being cancelled, being “streamlined”

    The Thai government says the Thailand Pass is not being cancelled (at least, not for now) but the process will be streamlined to make it faster and more convenient. According to a Bangkok Post report, Dr Sumanee Wacharasint from the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration says the cancellation of Test & Go from May 1 means there will no longer…

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  • SponsoredThailand Pass is now open for test-free applications

    Thailand Pass is now open for test-free applications

    Press Release The updated Thailand Pass system is now accepting registration for the new test-free entry. It opened just after midnight, April 29. You will be able to apply for your Thailand Pass FREE at https://tp.consular.go.th/ From 1st May 2022, travellers entering Thailand by air will be subject to new entry measures, as follows; Fully Vaccinated Travellers will only need the…

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  • Thailand video newsThailand News Today | Thai Government sets New Cap on Diesel

    Thailand News Today | Thai Government sets New Cap on Diesel

      The governor of Phuket, says all Covid-19 screening measures will be dropped for fully vaccinated visitors coming to the southern island. His announcement refers to DOMESTIC travellers. The announcement came on the back of the infection rate dropping to 98 cases a day. In addition, Narong says 70 percent of the island’s residents have now had a booster dose…

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  • World NewsSri Lanka’s political crisis continues with huge walkout

    Sri Lanka’s political crisis continues with huge walkout

    After Sri Lanka declared a state of emergency earlier this month, the world has seen massive political unrest in the country as protestors call on the president and his powerful family to step down. Last week, Sri Lankan police shot and killed a protestor in an incident that quickly spread across social media. Today (Thursday), Sri Lankan workers participated in mass…

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  • Thailand News31 land border checkpoints in 17 provinces to reopen on May 1

    31 land border checkpoints in 17 provinces to reopen on May 1

    Land border checkpoints in 17 border provinces will reopen on May 1, according to the Department of Disease Control. Vaccinated Thai citizens and travellers from neighbouring countries can enter Thailand via the checkpoints. Foreigners will still need to register for Thailand Pass prior to entering via land border. Today, Assistant Spokesperson of the Covid-19 Situation Administration Centre Sumanee Watcharasin revealed…

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  • Thailand NewsBTS urges passengers not to cross their legs while sitting

    BTS urges passengers not to cross their legs while sitting

    Bangkok’s BTS Skytrain is asking for cooperation from the passengers to avoid crossing their legs while sitting on the train during a rush hour to avoid annoying people… Yesterday, the official Facebook page รถไฟฟ้าบีทีเอส (BTS Skytrain) published a post saying… “We ask for your cooperation, please do not cross your legs while sitting on the skytrain. Admin would like to…

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  • Thailand News80 year old noodle shop in Bangkok temporarily closed due to expensive ingredients

    80 year old noodle shop in Bangkok temporarily closed due to expensive ingredients

    A well-known noodle shop named Look Chin Pla Ban Tad Thong in Bangkok has temporarily closed after 80 years in service. “We have to close all branches temporarily. We have never seen ingredients this expensive before,” said the shop’s owner. Since the pandemic hit, many businesses have closed down. Areas that were previously bustling have become quiet. Businesses hoped that…

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  • Economy NewsSurvey says Thailand’s worker’s debt has hit a high after over a decade

    Survey says Thailand’s worker’s debt has hit a high after over a decade

    A survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce says the average debt of each worker’s household in Thailand is 217,000 baht this year. This is a 14 year high for Thailand. At the end of 2021, the country’s overall household debt was 14.6 trillion baht, one of the highest in Asia, per capita. Most service sector workers…

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  • Thailand NewsWoman drowns in Chao Phraya River

    Woman drowns in Chao Phraya River

    A 42 year old woman has drowned in Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River this afternoon. The woman was washing her clothes on the riverbank in the Phra Pradaeng District in Samut Prakan province, between Bangkok and the mouth of the river, when she fell into the water. At 12:30 today, officers from Phra Pradaeng Police Station received a report of a…

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  • Phuket NewsOfficials inspect Phuket airport ahead of entry restriction ease

    Officials inspect Phuket airport ahead of entry restriction ease

    Ahead of Thailand’s plan to ease entry restrictions starting May 1, officials have inspected a Phuket airport yesterday to inspect how ready it was for an expected rise in tourist numbers. The secretary-general of Thailand’s National Security Council went to make sure Phuket International Airport was ready to welcome tourists back to the island province. Among the officials joining the…

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  • Thailand NewsSuicide among young people in Thailand has increased ‘alarmingly’

    Suicide among young people in Thailand has increased ‘alarmingly’

    Suicide rates among Thai teenagers and young adults in Thailand have increased ‘alarmingly’ over the past five years, according to Thailand’s Department of Mental Health. The department’s director-general blames the high rates of suicide on increased stress caused by impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. Thailand, the Land of Smiles, has the highest suicide rate in Southeast Asia. In 2021, there…

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  • Special FeaturesDuplex condominiums in Bangkok offering high quality living 2022

    Duplex condominiums in Bangkok offering high quality living 2022

    Duplex condominiums are becoming popular in Bangkok because it offers more space and privacy. Many Bangkok developers are now including duplex condominiums in their developments, providing an alternative to traditional layouts and increasing the number of units available to buyers. With so many duplex condo choices to choose from in Bangkok, picking the right one can be a long and…

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  • World NewsChina reports world’s first H3N8 bird flu case in human

    China reports world’s first H3N8 bird flu case in human

    China confirmed the world’s first H3N8 bird flu case in humans was found in the country. China’s National Health Commission insisted the disease was unlikely to spread to others. The patient was reported to be a four year old child in Henan province who had touched pet chickens and ravens at home. The child had a fever on April 5…

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  • World NewsIs Lazada coming to Europe?

    Is Lazada coming to Europe?

    Lazada might be coming to Europe! In efforts to target local European vendors, Alibaba Group reportedly plans to expand its Southeast Asian arm, Lazada, to Europe. Sources that told Reuters the news did not specify which European countries Lazada intended to expand to. Lazada is commonly known as an Asian version of Amazon. The sources said an overseas commerce head…

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  • TravelCity Guide: Top 10 unique buildings in Bangkok 2022

    City Guide: Top 10 unique buildings in Bangkok 2022

    Thailand’s architecture is often overlooked, with temples taking most of the limelight. The capital of Bangkok is a true concrete jungle where antiquity and modernity collide, creating a uniquely beautiful cityscape. Unsurprisingly, Bangkok has produced some awesome and somewhat bizarre architectural designs. Searching them out is an interesting way to explore the city, and some towers will give you a…

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  • Environment NewsFamous Thai YouTuber under fire for collecting hermit crabs

    Famous Thai YouTuber under fire for collecting hermit crabs

    A famous YouTuber ‘OauJun Hi-End‘ with 4.5 million subscribers, posted a video of himself collecting a bunch of hermit crabs and bringing them home. He posted a video yesterday apologising for catching them, as he didn’t know he would attract so much attention. Varawut Silpa-archa, the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, says he will investigate him for his actions.…

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  • Pattaya NewsRobber arrested after attacking, stealing from disabled man in Pattaya

    Robber arrested after attacking, stealing from disabled man in Pattaya

    Police arrested a man in Pattaya yesterday who allegedly violently attacked and stole from a disabled man on Monday. The robber, 26 year old Tanaphon ‘Beer’ Janthamol, admitted to robbing the man, a lottery ticket seller who is in a wheelchair, while under the influence of methamphetamine. The ticket seller, 39 year old Surachet Sithong, said he was rolling down…

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  • Thailand NewsPrice of ‘Mama’ noodles to increase

    Price of ‘Mama’ noodles to increase

    One of the cheapest ways to satisfy your hunger in Thailand is to eat instant ‘Mama’ noodles, which have cost an affordable 6 baht per packet since 2014. However, Mama’s producer said they plan to increase the price of their instant noodles next month to compensate for rising costs of transport and raw materials. Thailand’s Minister of Commerce said he…

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  • World NewsPakistan terror attack kills 4, 3 victims Chinese teachers

    Pakistan terror attack kills 4, 3 victims Chinese teachers

    The Baloch Liberation Army has claimed responsibility for a suspected suicide bombing in Kirachi, Pakistan which happened last Tuesday. The attack, which happened near a Chinese language centre, killed 3 Chinese teachers, and a driver. Kirachi police and the BLA say the bomber was a woman. The BLA is an armed separatist group which claims to be fighting to liberate…

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  • Thailand NewsThursday Covid Update: 14,887 new cases; provincial totals

    Thursday Covid Update: 14,887 new cases; provincial totals

    127 coronavirus-related deaths were reported by the CCSA today, raising the pandemic’s death toll in Thailand to 28,271 with 6,573 of those fatalities since the start of this year. In the 24 hour period since the last count, the CCSA recorded 14,437 new Covid-19 cases and 18,509 recoveries. There are now 158,768 people in Thailand being treated for Covid-19. The trend in daily infections continues…

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  • Cannabis NewsThousands apply for ‘weed licenses’ prior to delisting of marijuana as a narcotic

    Thousands apply for ‘weed licenses’ prior to delisting of marijuana as a narcotic

    Cannabis will be delisted as a narcotic in Thailand on June 9, and thousands of people and organisations have already submitted applications for a “weed license” to Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration, or FDA. The big questions such as “Can my home grown marijuana plant contain high levels of THC?”, “Does my medical condition qualify for cultivating and consuming marijuana…

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  • Thailand video newsThailand News Update | Trucker protests return & Thailand Pass to End?

    Thailand News Update | Trucker protests return & Thailand Pass to End?

    The cancellation of Thailand Pass registration could take place as early as June 1, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry. With Thailand Pass gone tourists would go back to using their TM6 immigration arrival forms for vaccine declaration. Earlier projected dates of July 1 to drop the much-debated Thailand Pass could happen a month earlier if the CCSA accept…

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  • Pattaya NewsChon Buri residents hunt for lizard when crocodile bites them

    Chon Buri residents hunt for lizard when crocodile bites them

    Two Chon Buri locals in Ko Chan district were in for a shock when hunting down a monitor lizard yesterday. The locals noticed that two of their ducks were missing, and they thought a monitor lizard they saw days ago had eaten them. The locals searched for the monitor lizard in a lagoon, when out of nowhere, a croodile snapped…

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  • Thailand NewsRector of top university caught secretly photographing female flight attendants

    Rector of top university caught secretly photographing female flight attendants

    The rector of a top university in Thailand, later specified as Silpakorn University’s rector, has been identified whilst secretly taking pictures of female flight attendants on board a flight. The pictures he took went viral on Thai social media after netizens saw his sexually inappropriate caption… “I always take pictures of the flight attendants and send them to junior team…

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  • Thailand NewsDoi Suthep’s controversial land and houses returned to treasury department

    Doi Suthep’s controversial land and houses returned to treasury department

    After almost 4 years of waiting, protests and arguments, the Court had returned the controversial land and housing project at the foot of Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai to the Treasury Department. The Department’s Director-General revealed 45 houses would be demolished, and land would be adjusted for the “benefit of the residents”. For the other 9 condominiums in the area,…

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  • Transport NewsThailand officials say diesel will be 32 baht per litre from May 1

    Thailand officials say diesel will be 32 baht per litre from May 1

    Get ready to say goodbye to Thailand’s 30 baht per litre price cap on diesel on May 1. Starting on Sunday, the price will be 32 baht per litre, according to the Oil Fuel Fund Office. Thailand’s permanent secretary for energy said the current 11 baht subsidy per litre is falling to 9.6 baht per litre. Officials from Thailand’s energy…

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  • Things To DoFamily-friendly activities to do in Phuket 2022

    Family-friendly activities to do in Phuket 2022

    If you love Thailand, you’ve undoubtedly heard of Phuket, the biggest island in Thailand that sits on the vast Andaman Sea. The island city is a popular tourist destination for everything it offers- from pristine beaches, mouth-watering cuisines, beautiful temples, thrilling activities and exotic hotels. Whether you seek a relaxing or adventurous holiday, the island city has it all! The…

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  • Covid-19 NewsThai virologist predicts more research into Covid treatments, not vaccines

    Thai virologist predicts more research into Covid treatments, not vaccines

    Medical researchers will shift their focus from Covid vaccine development to specific Covid treatment, says one of Thailand’s top virologists. Dr Yong Poovorawan, citing the lower investment costs as a reason for the shift. “To study a vaccine’s efficiency, it is necessary to have more than 10,000 volunteers use both real and placebo jabs. However, a study on drug efficiency…

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  • Thailand NewsPiece of suspected Chinese rocket washes up on Thai beach

    Piece of suspected Chinese rocket washes up on Thai beach

    What appears to be part of an aircraft, has washed up on a beach in Nakhon Si Thammarat province yesterday. A faded Chinese flag can be seen on the 1.2 x 3 metre sheet of aluminium, suggesting it could be part of one of China’s Long March Rockets used to send satellites into space. The sheet of metal washed up…

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