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  • Omicron variant: 9 cases confirmed, 5 more suspected in Thailand

    Omicron variant: 9 cases confirmed, 5 more suspected in Thailand

    Omicron is slowly creeping into Thailand. Officials have announced that there have now been 9 confirmed cases of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 diagnosed within the borders of Thailand. Those nine cases have been fully genome sequenced and confirmed that they are definitely the new and highly infections variant. Omicron is believed to be more contagious but less severe than…

  • Wednesday Covid Update: 3,370 new cases; provincial totals

    Wednesday Covid Update: 3,370 new cases; provincial totals

    29 coronavirus-related deaths were reported by the CCSA today, raising the pandemic’s death toll in Thailand to 21,260 with 21,166 of those fatalities during the latest wave, which was first recorded on April 1. In the 24-hour period since the last count, the CCSA recorded 3,370 new Covid-19 cases and 4,557 recoveries. There are now 46,315 people in Thailand being…

  • Candidate for Bangkok governor under fire after claim he studied under Einstein’s grandson

    Candidate for Bangkok governor under fire after claim he studied under Einstein’s grandson

    A candidate for Bangkok governor is under fire after he claimed to have studied engineering under Albert Einstein’s grandson, and even went as far to say he’s the only one in Thailand that has studied under an Einstein. But a Thai reporter decided to fact check the claims and found that the American professor has no connection to one of…

  • Ask the Girls (Part 2) – Questions you’ve always wanted answered

    Ask the Girls (Part 2) – Questions you’ve always wanted answered

    Should sex toys and porn be properly legalised in Thailand? Do Asian women like or prefer dating western men? Join Natty as she asks the girls questions you’ve always wanted answered. This is Part 2 of a new entertainment segment we like to call, Ask the Girls.

  • Red Cross Fair being held online again this year due to Covid-19

    Red Cross Fair being held online again this year due to Covid-19

    For the second year in a row, the national Red Cross Fair is being held online only due to concerns over the Covid-19 pandemic. The fair takes place every year all over Thailand as a fundraiser to support the Red Cross and their programs, especially those to help the poor and people in need. The Red Cross often steps in…

  • Japan donates used diesel trains, Thais criticise acquisition over transport costs

    Japan donates used diesel trains, Thais criticise acquisition over transport costs

    Japan has donated 17 second-hand diesel trains to Thailand which will be refurbished and ready to be in service in the Kingdom by 2023. The trains are the KiHa 183 series, which were constructed in the 1980s and late 1990s and were last used for UR Hokkaido limited express services. The State Railway of Thailand says the used trains can…

  • Fisherman’s body found by Saphan Hin Beach in Phuket

    Fisherman’s body found by Saphan Hin Beach in Phuket

    Rescue teams and the Royal Thai Navy found the body of a 60 year old fisherman by Saphan Hin Beach in Phuket who had drowned after a fishing boat capsized over the weekend. The boat sank at around 8pm on Saturday. The captain and another fisherman were able to swim to safety after hours in the water and got to…

  • Omicron surge warnings in Thailand & Going Green | GMT

    Omicron surge warnings in Thailand & Going Green | GMT

    In today’s episode Jay, natty and Forrest talk about warnings over omicron surge after new years in Thailand, Solar panels and a green future for Thailand, Phuket’s new road safety campaign ‘100% helmet’ and some light hearted stories regarding an all inclusive temple and lions on a plane!

  • How to bring your pet into Thailand

    How to bring your pet into Thailand

    Those who travel to Thailand with pets, may have a few questions about the legalities surrounding the importation of your 4-legged friends. But, all worries aside, as long as you follow the rules and regulations set forth by the Thai consulate in your home country, it should be a fairly smooth process. Here, we have the current rules and procedures…

  • “Gay Toilet”: Thai temple aims to be more welcoming, misses mark on gender neutral

    “Gay Toilet”: Thai temple aims to be more welcoming, misses mark on gender neutral

    One Thai temple trying to be a bit more progressive missed the mark when it comes to gender neutral restrooms. Instead, they designated restrooms for gay men and lesbian women. A picture of toilet sign saying ห้องน้ำตุ๊ด which means “Gay Toilet”’ and ห้องน้ำทอม which means “Tomboy Toilet” went viral among Thai netizens. The sign and toilet are located at Sarikaram…

  • Health Ministry looks into fake vaccine certificates after social media post goes viral

    Health Ministry looks into fake vaccine certificates after social media post goes viral

    Thailand’s Public Health Ministry is looking into fake vaccine certification sales after a post advertising bogus certifications went viral on Facebook. A photo of what looks like a vaccine certificate issued by the Thai government with a caption saying “Get a vaccine certificate from us. No need to waste your time getting vaccinated.” Get a vaccine certificate from us. No…

  • Bangkok restaurant raided, several foreigners caught without entry stamps

    Bangkok restaurant raided, several foreigners caught without entry stamps

    In yet another party bust, police raided a restaurant in Bangkok at around 1:45am yesterday, past the 11pm cutoff set by the government, and arrested more than 45 people for violating disease control measures. Several foreigners were also charged for not having entry stamps in their passports. Immigration police officers say 30 people at the Nakhon Bar Bangkok were foreigners…

  • Two killed in a military helicopter crash in Nakhon Sawan

    Two killed in a military helicopter crash in Nakhon Sawan

    A flight instructor and an aviation student were killed in helicopter crash during a training session for Thai military. The helicopter from Army Aviation Centre in Lop Buri caught fire and crashed in the neighbouring province Nakhon Sawan. According to a military source, the helicopter, which was made in the United States by Enstrom Helicopter Corporation and was worth 74 million…

  • New Year’s events under “Covid Free” measures, attendees must be vaccinated

    New Year’s events under “Covid Free” measures, attendees must be vaccinated

    Get vaccinated if you want to party on New Year’s. The Thai government is loosening restrictions on alcohol and events, but just for New Year’s… and for those who have been vaccinated. In all provinces, New Year’s countdown events will be allowed to offer alcohol drinks until 1am on January 1, but venues need to abide by “Covid Free Setting”…

  • Thailand to reopen Malaysian border crossings under Test & Go in mid-January

    Thailand to reopen Malaysian border crossings under Test & Go in mid-January

    Thailand’s land crossings along the Malaysian border will reopen in mid-January under the Test & Go quarantine exemption scheme for fully vaccinated travellers. At its general meeting yesterday, the CCSA approved a measure to set up Test & Go checkpoints at the land crossings in the provinces bordering Malaysia including Songkhla, Yala, Narathiwat, and Satun. Under the Test & Go scheme,…

  • Zenithy awarded “Best Boutique Housing Development Phuket”

    Zenithy awarded “Best Boutique Housing Development Phuket”

    Press Release During the prestigious Dot Property Thailand Awards held at the Park Hyatt Bangkok on November 18, 2021, Phuket’s own Zenithy Development took home the title of “Best Boutique Housing Development Phuket.” The Dot Property Awards, now in its sixth year, aims to award developers in Southeast Asia that stand out in categories such as design, innovation, and sustainability.…

  • Thai aviation sector calls for visa waiver for international travellers

    Thai aviation sector calls for visa waiver for international travellers

    Thailand’s aviation sector is calling on the government to introduce a visa waiver scheme for international arrivals to boost demand. The Airlines Association of Thailand says global competition for tourists is getting tough and the government needs to do more to attract international visitors. “We are in a fierce competition as every country needs tourists to cushion the economic impact.…

  • “Sandbox” entry scheme to remain at 7 days, CCSA reverses move to cut down stay

    “Sandbox” entry scheme to remain at 7 days, CCSA reverses move to cut down stay

    The period of stay under the “sandbox” entry scheme will continue to be seven days. The CCSA approved to cut the period down to five days but tightened measures after the emergence of the Omicron variant. Under the entry scheme, travellers who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 can enter and roam freely in a designated province or area, such as…

  • Public Health Ministry reports a total of 8 confirmed Omicron cases in Thailand

    Public Health Ministry reports a total of 8 confirmed Omicron cases in Thailand

    Thailand has recorded eight Omicron cases since the country reported the first Omicron infection on December 1. While it’s not a lot, the emergence of the variant has led the Thai government to tighten travel restrictions and disease control measures for entry to prevent Omicron from being imported into the country. According to the Public Health Ministry, all Omicron cases…

  • Covid control zoning revised: No more “red” zones, Chon Buri now “blue” reopening area

    Covid control zoning revised: No more “red” zones, Chon Buri now “blue” reopening area

    With Covid-19 infection rates on a downward trend and active cases at the lowest it’s been since late-June, the CCSA revised it’s colour-coded zoning scale for managing the outbreak and now no provinces are classified as “red” zones under maximum control. Under the revised zoning, there are now 39 provinces classified as “orange” controlled zones and 30 provinces classified as…

  • 57 migrants arrested in Kanchanaburi for allegedly crossing the border illegally

    57 migrants arrested in Kanchanaburi for allegedly crossing the border illegally

    Thai authorities have arrested 57 Burmese nationals for allegedly entering Thailand illegally. The migrants were found in forest the border Kanchanaburi, which borders Myanmar, at around 11pm Saturday. Troops from Ranger Company 1404 and police from Border Patrol Company 136 found the 30 men and 27 women who reportedly sneaked into Sai Yok area through a natural border crossing while…

  • Indian actress almost denied entry at Bangkok airport for not having a printed document

    Indian actress almost denied entry at Bangkok airport for not having a printed document

    A famous Indian actress says she was almost denied entry to Thailand for apparently not having a document printed out. Travellers are required to obtain a Thailand Pass QR code to present at the airport upon arrival, but the actress, Vanitha Vijayakumar, says she needed to have a document printed out for her Visa on Arrival. The 41 year old…

  • Cheers! Alcohol sales at approved venues allowed until 1am during New Year holiday

    Cheers! Alcohol sales at approved venues allowed until 1am during New Year holiday

    Those in Thailand will be able to ring in 2022 with a drink in hand. Alcohol sales at restaurants and venues certified as “Covid Free Settings” will be allowed to serve alcoholic drinks until 1am on New Year’s. During its general meeting today, the CCSA decided to allow alcohol consumption during the holiday, but only at open air venues under…

  • Thailand looks to loosen laws on cannabis with low THC content

    Thailand looks to loosen laws on cannabis with low THC content

    As Thailand gets more cannabis friendly, with a boom in products stamped with a pot leaf logo, cafes selling cannabinol tea, even Pizza Company is selling a “Crazy Happy Pizza,” the government looking to loosen laws even more on the once criminalised plant. Parts of the plant with low traves of the psychoactive component tetrahydrocannabinol, like the leaves and stem,…

  • CCSA meets today to decide if New Year countdown can go ahead

    CCSA meets today to decide if New Year countdown can go ahead

    The fate of the main New Year’s Eve countdown event will be decided at a CCSA meeting today, according to government spokesman, Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana. Thai PBS World reports that officials will also discuss the potential re-opening of the land border with Malaysia and whether or not that should be postponed. According to Thanakorn, officials will also decide if disease prevention…

  • Wildlife academics welcome Supreme Court verdict in Premchai case

    Wildlife academics welcome Supreme Court verdict in Premchai case

    Academics have welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold a lower court’s sentencing of the former boss of Italian-Thai Development. Premchai Karnasuta and 3 of his staff have been sentenced for the killing of protected wildlife in a Thai national park. According to a Bangkok Post report, the construction boss and his team were given permission to enter the Thungyai…

  • What vaccines and mixing is accepted to enter Thailand now?

    What vaccines and mixing is accepted to enter Thailand now?

    The Ministry of Interior has laid out the most current rules for what Covid-19 vaccines and infection recoveries qualify people to enter Thailand. They included the most up-to-date list of which brands of vaccines are excepted and what stipulations Thailand has for international travellers to enter the kingdom, current as of December 11. With the exception of the Janssen vaccine…

  • NIDA Poll: majority oppose legalising gambling and casinos

    NIDA Poll: majority oppose legalising gambling and casinos

    The National Institute of Development Administration released a poll recently that showed that the majority of Thai people are opposed to the legalisation of casinos and gambling. The NIDA poll showed that most people think that online gambling and video games with betting should also remain illegal. 1,318 people were surveyed by telephone between December 6 and December 8 for…

  • Restaurants reminded to follow Covid-19 safety for holidays

    Restaurants reminded to follow Covid-19 safety for holidays

    Though many people are not planning on travelling during the upcoming holiday season, the Department of Health has issued a reminder for restaurants the follow Covid-19 prevention regulations, especially with the increasing number of tourists for the holidays. The director-general of the department said with the upcoming long holiday weekends, more travellers can be expected to be patronizing restaurants, especially…

  • Holiday travel: Poll finds most don’t have New Year’s plans

    Holiday travel: Poll finds most don’t have New Year’s plans

    A new survey by Suan Dusit Rajabhat University finds that most people do not have plans to travel over the New Year’s holiday, citing costs and worries of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 as the main reason to stay put. The Suan Dusit Poll was conducted from December 6 to December 9 and interviewed 1,304 people across all locations, ages,…