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Thailand News Today | Nightlife venues submit a proposal to reopen on June 1
According to a Bangkok Post report, the proposal is one of several being submitted to PM Prayut Chan-o-cha today. Sa-nga from the association of Khao San Road business operators says the proposals are being put forward by over 10 associations representing nightlife and tourism operators in Bangkok and beyond. It’s understood the proposals are expected to go before the CCSA…
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Dying in Thailand as a Foreigner Part 2: Your Questions Answered
What happens to the body after death? How much does it cost to prepare a will? Who should you leave your will with? Tim newton sits with Ben hart from Integrity Legal to answer all your questions in Part 2 of ‘Dying in Thailand as a Foreigner’. Follow Benjamin Hart and his youtube channel Integrity Legal Thailand: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO6aDpt9xRwgueZvwIsBpWg
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Thailand News Update | Police discuss closing times for Tourist Hotspots
The Election Commission is holding a public campaign today at City hall urging all Bangkok residents to vote during this years Bangkok’s election on May 22nd. Trucks with loudspeakers will drive through all 50 of Bangkok’s districts. Speakers will urge people to exercise their voting rights, as this is the first governor election in 9 years. ——Candidates registered at City Hall…
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“Curb your enthusiasm: Thailand gets real over tourism” | GMT
Tourism operators are quite calm about the current situation in Thailand and are playing down the over optimistic coming tourism statistics being thrown around. The signs of the times, billboard advertisements are doing poorly. We look at the current real estate trends in Phuket and talk to developed Doug Ferguson about his development Trichada. Maya Bay close again and more…
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Weekend Update | Nightlife Entertainment in BKK is Loud and Alive!
Entertainment in Khao San seems to be booming and business is starting to pick up! So Jay went to Khao San himself to find out! The Department of health is cautioning people over Bullfrog shots and finally after the big re-opening of Maya Bay, its going to close again temporarily. All this and more on todays Weekend Update.
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Blaming Tourist Officials & Free speech guidelines | Thaiger Bites
Jay and Tim go through your messages, comments and feedback from Youtube, Facebook, Instagram and the Thaiger Talk forum on the website.
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Thailand News Today | Anutin wants to get rid of the Thailand Pass for Thais
After several raids this week, police are investigating several officials over a sex trafficking case in the southern Thai province of Surat Thani. The director-general of Thailand’s Department of Children and Youth has been charged for hampering an investigation into a trafficking ring. Several other officials found to be involved in the ring include the chairman of a local savings…
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Thai street food – The best noodles in Bangkok, Thailand!
This place is called “Victory Monument”. a central place for public transportation such as the van, bus, or BTS sky train in Bangkok, which many Thai people come here to use public transportation to go to all areas in Thailand. Here is one of the places which have a history of “Kuey-Teow-Rei ” or “Boat noodles” where the noodle…
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Thailand Pass to be Scrapped for Thais? | GMT
The health minister will propose to the government to cancel the Thailand Pass but for Thais first? TAT says the country is still on track to hit 20 mil tourists this year. We look at the pandemic effects on Education in Thailand and a spirit house snafu. All this and more on today’s Good Morning Thailand.
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Thailand News Today | Underwear thief on the loose in Chonburi!
Security at Suvarnabhumi Airport is under review after an axe-wielding man, high on drugs, managed to access a highly-restricted area on Tuesday. The airport’s general manager, Kittipong Kittikachorn, says the man managed to reach the aircraft airport, but the authorities followed the guidelines of the International Civil Aviation Organisation in apprehending him. According to a Bangkok Post report, the man,…
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Ask the Thaiger Staff Anything! feat. Jay and Natty | Thaiger Unfiltered for Charity
Here’s a chance for our viewers to ask Natty and Jay any questions they have and they will answer you with their honest responses unfiltered! Please be kind and appropriate.
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Thailand News Update | Tourism Tax for Foreigners pushed back
Thailand’s PM has pushed back the introduction of a 300 baht ‘entry fee’ for international tourists arriving in the kingdom. Since Test & Go, Sandbox and other entry restrictions were dropped on May 1, Thailand has experienced a surge in international arrivals. If tourism levels continue to climb and significantly improve national income this year, it might not be necessary…
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Thailand News Today | Bangkok gears up for an Endemic Phase
authorities in Bangkok are preparing to shift their Covid strategy to an ‘endemic phase’, as the Thai Public Health Ministry acknowledges a steep drop in infections and deaths. According to a Nation Thailand report, Kiattiphum Wongrajit from the health ministry says the vaccine rollout, coupled with home isolation programmes and outpatient schemes, has contributed to the significant improvement in the…
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Is Bare Knuckle Fighting in Pattaya barbaric or an Entertaining combat sport?
What is Bare Knuckle Fighting? Why is it based in Pattaya of all the places in Thailand? Is Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship too barbaric and hardcore? We sit with the CEO of BKFC Nick Chapman to find out more about one of the world’s fastest growing and most devastating combat sport in the world. BKFC Thailand 2 on Saturday 7th…
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Thailand News Update | Pattaya officials discuss re-opening bars and night life
Pattaya officials and stakeholders have been meeting to discuss the dropping of curfews and an official reopening of bars and the city’s vibrant nightlife. กุลชาติ กุลชัย the superintendent of Chon Buri Police, chaired the meeting. Bars around Thailand, particularly in tourist magnet areas, have been forced to convert to ‘restaurants’ in order to reopen and serve alcohol. From May 1, restaurants,…
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Pattaya walking street makeover – Safer, better and more secure I GMT
Pattaya walking street makeover and officials meet to discuss re-opening of bars and extension of curfew times. Fugitive accused in Thailand murder dies in plane crash. Thai man finally cremates wife after keeping her body for 21 years. Thai PM Prayut warns about fake 1000 baht banknotes. All this and more on todays Good Morning Thailand.
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Why is Thai media so outdated and how can it be improved? | This is Thailand
Have you ever watched Thai series, dramas, or movies before? Have you ever wondered why it is so unique? Especially Thai drama? you will find situations quite often repeated such as fight scenes between the leading men, then war between women for the main male character. the main actor or actress will always be rich or the main antagonist will…
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Thailand News Update | Major drug bust in Thailand’s north
Thailand’s Federation of Thai Industries has expressed concern about the impact a rise in the minimum wage could have on small and medium-sized businesses. The federation says if a proposal to increase the minimum wage to 492 baht goes ahead, it will have a severe impact on such firms. The FTI was responding to a letter submitted to the government…
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Thailand’s Fading Tourism & BKFC in Thailand | GMT
Thailands Fading tourism, Strange Dress code for conference in Thailand has people confused and today we invite special guest Nick chapman CEO of Bare Knuckle Boxing in Thailand to ask him how he is taking the sport global. All this and more on todays Good Morning Thailand.
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How is Crypto currency used in Thailand?
Crypto currency has become very popular in Thailand. How do you use or trade cryptocurrency in Thailand? Is cryptocurrency transactions banned in Thailand? What does the law say regarding Crypto currency transactions. Tim newton sits with Ben hart from Integrity Legal to find out what the law says regarding cryptocurrency in Thailand.
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Thailand News Update | Thailand ready for an Influx of tourists
Thailand slid into 8th place in a survey of 1 thousand 500 Americans on the world’s safest travel destinations but is still in the world’s top 10. Canada snagged the winning spot during this survey in 1st place, followed by Iceland, Sweden, Japan, Ireland, Switzerland, South Korea, Thailand, New Zealand and Australia. Thai PM Prayut Chan-o-cha has welcomed the ranking,…
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Travelling to Thailand, Censorship & Freedom of Speech | Thaiger Bites
Jay and Tim go through your messages, comments and feedback from Youtube, Facebook, Instagram and the Thaiger Talk forum on the website.
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Is Thailand no longer a tourist favourite | Thailand Weekend Update
Jay takes you through Saturday’s main news topics in Thailand’s news and answers your questions live. Your views, comments and lots of Jay time. Today’s question is if the Thailand Pass has done more harm than good, and taken the gloss off Thailand’s favoured tourist destination title.
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Why is “Rape Culture” normalised in Thai society | This is Thailand
Thai society has a real problem. Sexual assault and harassment is very common in Thailand. Although there are serious campaigns, social movements or increased legal penalties regarding this crimes. The number of cases of sexual assault or harassment never tends to reduce. Thai society has a problem with Rape culture and Victim Blaming. Today we will try to find out…
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Thailand News Update | Thailand Pass Updates & Costs increase in Thailand
The updated Thailand Pass online registration system is now accepting applications for the new test-free entry. It opened just after midnight, today. From 1st May 2022, travellers arriving in Thailand by air will be subject to much-simplified entry measures… Fully Vaccinated Travellers only need to upload the following documents: A Passport Certificate of vaccination And Proof of insurance , now…
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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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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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Thailand Pass to be dropped on June 1 | GMT
The Tourism and sports ministry has said that the cancellation of Thailand Pass registration is expected to take place on June 1. Controversy surrounding a famous Youtuber catching hermit crabs and ministers promoting cancel culture. Truck drivers rally, Postal prices increase but nothing will stop Justin Bieber from coming to Thailand. All this and more on todays Good Morning Thailand.
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Thailand News Today | Pattaya Walking Street Bans Cars Again
Starting today’s news with Samui. . . the island is eyeing European tourists after the Thai government confirmed the Test & Go entry program is being ditched from the end of April. On Koh Samui, the Tourism Authority of Thailand has met with local tourism associations, as well as over 30 leading European travel agencies. The get-together was to showcase…
