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Thailand News Today | Visa extensions, lifting Covid ban, flying in Russians
Thailand News Today Agoda says Thailand is one of the first Asian countries to see tourism rebound after the Covid-19 pandemic popular booking website Agoda says Thailand is one the first Asian countries to see tourism rebound after the Covid-19 pandemic. Omri Morgenstern, Agoda’s chief executive, says even though the inbound search rate for Thailand on the website was…
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Thailand News Today | Thai airlines discounts on domestic flights
You can get 300 baht off domestic flights in Thailand under the project “Discounts All Over the Sky, Fly All Over Thailand. ” The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Thai Airlines Association jointly launched a special offer to stimulate the economy through domestic tourism this season. Six airlines joined the scheme to offer 300 baht discounts on 500,000 seats on…
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Thailand’s aeroplane graveyard spooks residents | GMT
Thailand’s aeroplane graveyard spooks residents. The generous driver sticks free snacks & masks to his pickup. 4 taxi drivers were fined for overcharging and refusing service. Plan to phase out importing plastic scrap by 2025.
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Thailand News Today | No turning back on cannabis decriminalisations!
Thailand News Today Thailand cannabis decriminalisation! After a cannabis bill aimed at removing the decriminalisation of recreational use and defining it for medicinal purposes was shot down this week in the House of Representatives, Minister of Public Health Anutin Charnvirakul insists that re-criminalising the drug is out of the question. Anutin, the leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, had initially pushed for the legalisation…
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Ask the Thais – What is ‘greng jai’?, Thai way of greeting, mask-wearing in Thailand
What is ‘greng jai’?, The Thai way of greeting, mask-wearing in Thailand Ask The Thais is a show where we ask our Thai friends their opinions and thoughts regarding the cultural differences between Thailand and the west. We also discuss their ideas on current affairs in Thailand. In this episode we discuss the topic of ‘greng jai’, how…
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Local’s insights on flooding in Bangkok
The heaviest rainfall recorded in two decades last week triggered floods in many low-lying areas and streets of Bangkok, especially in areas along the river and canals. What are authorities doing? How are locals surviving? We asked the locals how are they affected and asked if they want to say anything to the people in charge.
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Michelin star croissants in Thailand | Thaiger Podcast Ep.7
Michelin star chef, the youngest chef who worked at the Mandarin Oriental hotel, Le Normandie restaurant, successful entrepreneur, long-term expat, and the owner of the first French bakery in Thailand. Let’s hear the answers from Eric D J Cornielle, our guest for this episode!
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Freezing inside a Cryo Chamber | Cryo Stay Young
https://youtu.be/ShzOn9zFgLQ How much cold can you tolerate? °CRYO Stay Young is a world leader in Cryotherapy, Recovery & Beauty Treatments! They are the only clinic that provides a safe and fully immersive °CRYO chamber experience that can actually reach temperatures as low as -140°C (-220°F) whole-body cryotherapy and -162°C for Localized cryotherapy. They incorporate the latest technology and equipment…
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More than 5 million foreign tourists travel to Thailand! | GMT
5 million Tourists Travel to Thailand Over 5 million foreign tourists arrived in Thailand in 9 months. Thai frog farmer says country music is his key to success. Thailand’s Cannabis-Hemp Bill withdrawn from House agenda. Thailand’s Cannabis Act stalls in Parliament as lawmakers dig in. The teen fatally shoots a friend with the pistol. A Thai YouTuber was…
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Thailand News Today | Cannabis bill torched by Thai Parliament
The most recent cannabis bill has been quashed after a 198 to 136 vote in the House of Representatives. Lawmakers say the statement’s wording was “loose and could potentially expose youth to health risks.” The bad news is that if the bill is withdrawn, there may not be enough time to push it through the current Parliament’s session as…
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Wealthy Foreign applications for new Thai Visa | GMT
The US, China, and the UK account for 45% of the 400 LTR visa applications. Khon Kaen Police give residents iron rods to protect themselves. Standard taxi fee of 45-50 baht agreed but more at Thai airports —all this and more on today’s Good Morning Thailand.
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Thailand News Today | Court fines “The Beach” producers 10m baht to restore Maya Bay
Court fines “The Beach” producers 10m baht to restore Maya Bay Thailand’s Supreme Court ruled that Hollywood movie company 20th Century Fox – now renamed 20th Century Studios – is required to pay 10 million baht in environmental damages caused by the movie “The Beach” back in 2000 starring Leonardo DiCaprio. Filming for “The Beach” began at Maya Bay…
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Thailand News Today | Activist jailed for “mocking” Queen of Thailand
A 23-year-old Thai activist has been sentenced to two years imprisonment for royal defamation, under Section 112 of the Criminal Code, for attending a protest in traditional Thai attire. Royalists interpreted her catwalk show as “mocking” H.M. Queen Sirikit, the queen mother of Thailand. Bangkok South Criminal Court read the verdict of Jatuporn Sae-Ung’s sentence today, almost two years…
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New Cannabis Bill goes to House for Urgent Consideration | GMT
A new bill is set to be proposed for urgent consideration to bring some regulation to decriminalising cannabis in Thailand. Man complains after 23 taxi drivers in Bangkok refuse to serve him. The government spent a Four billion baht budget to tackle HIV & STDs in Thailand’s teens. King cobra slithers into the closet in southern Thailand. Discarded household items…
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Thailand News Today | Best lesser known travel destinations in Thailand
Airbnb says more tourists in Thailand are opting for ‘off-the-beaten-track’ destinations, benefiting the environment and local economies. Thailand’s usual top tourist destinations are places with international airports – Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Koh Samui, and Phuket. But, according to Airbnb, more tourists are venturing out of these hubs and into “lesser-known” destinations such as Koh Lanta, Trat, Pai, and Cha-Am.…
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Time to decide whether Bangkok will Sink or Swim | GMT
Time to decide whether Bangkok will Sink or Swim. New draft act to make one joint ticket for all Bangkok transport. A new ferry cruise between Pattaya and Samui completes the test run. POLL: Northern Thais favor Sudarat for Prime Minister. —all this and more on today’s Good Morning Thailand.
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Long Term Resident (LTR) Visa Explained
Thailand introduces a new 10-year long-term resident visa for foreigners, Thailand’s new ‘Long-Term Resident (LTR)’ visa, which offers multiple benefits for holders, including a 10-year visa (extendable) and permission to work in the kingdom. Today we have compiled all the information you need to know in this video! “Long-Term Resident (LTR )” is a program that provides a range…
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Gong Bath, Reiki and Floating Sound Bath in Bangkok
https://youtu.be/IKCl-5jazo8 Thailand is one of the most popular countries for medical tourism in the world. Thailand ranks 5th among 195 countries in the global health security index released in 2021. Before the lockdown, about 5 million international travelers entered the kingdom to get medical procedures done. That’s over 600 million USD entering the country from medical tourism alone. And one…
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Thailand News Today | Are face masks required on Thai flights?
Face masks on Thai flights? The world is moving on from the pandemic, but is Thailand? You may see people on domestic flights in Thailand wearing masks, but are they mandatory? The Thai government made face masks “voluntary” in June but still recommends wearing them in crowded spaces. A statement in the royal gazette said that. The wearing of…
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Thailand News Today | Govt to downgrade Covid-19 threat level
Thailand’s government is expected to downgrade the Covid-19 disease status from October 1. Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced that the disease will be classified as “communicable under surveillance.” Until now, the Covid-19 disease was classified as a “dangerous communicable disease,” but Anutin says the current situation has been deemed suitable for regrading. In February 2020, the virus was classified as a dangerous infectious…
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Thailand To Apply Tax on non-alcoholic beer | GMT
Thailand To Apply Tax on non-alcoholic beer. Not only is Thailand planning on increasing the existing tax on all types of alcohol, but it also plans on applying an alcohol tax to non-alcoholic beer. In addition, operators face huge fines over sim cards. Cabinet approves 1.6 billion baht to solve Thai flood problems. Record rain overwhelming city canals.—all this…
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Thailand News Today | Troubling online predator statistics in Thailand
The world likes to joke about Thailand and the sex industry, but the truth is that those who’ve fallen prey to various abuse are not laughing. Here’s extended coverage of recent statistics on the prevalence of sexual harassment in Thailand and the people fighting against it. When a stranger started chatting with her on Facebook, Thai university student Sirinada…
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Using Mobile Data to improve Domestic Tourism in Thailand | GMT
Opening day of 2022, welfare sees 1.86 million people register. New MRT Pink Line causes a flood to local schools & communities. Justin Bieber scraps world tour over health issues. Locals pray to blue snakes in northeast Thailand. Super gran! Octogenarian swept away in flood waters survives and wows netizens. Bangkok paralyzed! The Thai capital has five hours of torrential…
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Thailand News Today | New proposal to rebuild budget tourism sector
The Ministry of Interior said its proposal to allow small hotels to operate as homestays would significantly benefit locals and help rebuild the budget tourism sector. The plan would expand a “homestay” exemption in the Hotel Act for small businesses with no more than 20 guests in no more than four rooms, increasing the maximum size and occupancy to…
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Thailand News Today | Royalist group targets german activist who protested against the Thai govt
A royalist group now targets a one-person activist who protested against the Thai government last week. Police are under pressure from royalists to prosecute the German activist who staged a one-person protest against the government of Thailand. The founder and leader of the King Protection Group, Songchai Nienhorm, filed a complaint against the activist, Moritz Pfoh, at Nua Khlong police…
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Beware of these fake news and financial schemes in Thailand | GMT
Photos of Buddhist monks working out spark anger among netizens. The machines were invented to replace monkeys climbing coconut trees. All this and more on today’s Good Morning Thailand.
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Life-Saving Tips While Travelling in Thailand
Thailand is one of the most popular destinations in the world for travelers. Visitors from different cultures and countries head here to sample all that the ‘Land of Smiles’ has to offer. But planning a trip properly isn’t as simple as buying a plane ticket and booking a hotel. Visitors to Thailand should also be aware of some things that…
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Trying the Wim Hof Method Workshop in Bangkok
Thailand is one of the most popular countries for medical tourism in the world. In fact, Thailand ranks 5th among 195 countries in the global health security index released in 2021. Before the lockdown, about 5 million international travelers entered the kingdom to get medical procedures done. That’s over 600 million USD entering the country from medical tourism alone. And…
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Thailand News Today | Why you should only use THIS taxi in Thailand
A bit of a local insight that even I didn’t know, a famous Thai influencer recommends that people should only take taxis that display a green vacant light because they are registered with the Department of Land Transport and provide a safer service for passengers. The Thai influencer, Beam, who runs a Facebook page Beam’s Story (เรื่องของบีม), told her fans…
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Taxi fares to Increase in Thailand after 8 years | GMT
Taxi fares in Thailand to increase for the first time in 8 years. Thailand makes jet fuel from the nation’s used cooking oil. Full steam ahead for high-speed trains. All this and more on today’s Good Morning Thailand.All this and more on today’s Good Morning Thailand.
