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- Bangkok News
Government-hosted New Year’s events in Bangkok cancelled
Government-hosted New Year’s countdown events and holiday celebrations in Bangkok…
- Thailand News
Will legalising prostitution benefit Thailand? | Lawyers, Guns & Money
What is the law regarding prostitution in Thailand? What gets…
- Crime News
Hong Kong officials seize heroin hidden in canned fruits imported from Thailand
Hong Kong’s Custom Department arrested two suspects on Monday after…
- Thailand News
Test & Go registration suspended – Here’s what we know about entry to Thailand
This story was updated on Monday, December 27. Just 7…
- Northern Thailand News
Provincial governor confirms 2 cases of Omicron variant in Khon Kaen
The north-eastern province of Khon Kaen has reported its first…
- Tourism News
Civil Aviation Authority notifies airlines of new regulations for entering Thailand
A notice from Thailand’s Civil Aviation Authority has been issued…
- Phuket News
Tourism officials say Test & Go suspension could have knock-on affect for Phuket
The head of the Phuket Tourist Association says the potential…
- Thailand News
Nightlife workers protest at Government House, call for financial assistance
Thailand’s nightlife workers have rallied in Bangkok, protesting outside Government…
- Tourism News
Thailand’s tourist provinces plead to be included in sandbox scheme
While Thailand’s Test & Go entry system is suspended, foreign…
- Koh Samui News
Koh Samui tourism officials, businesses call on government to open Sandbox registration
The Phuket Sandbox is now the only quarantine substitution programme…
- Thailand News
Thailand considers digital lottery to beat overpriced vendors
With the biggest e-Commerce market in Southeast Asia, Thailand is…
- Covid-19 News
UPDATE: Tourist who left quarantine, tested positive for Covid-19, turns himself in
UPDATE: Thai media reports that the traveller who tested positive for…
- Thailand News
Soi Dog Foundation warns of dangers of sheltering amid distemper outbreak on Koh Kood
The following is a press release from the Soi Dog…
- Covid-19 News
Cabinet approves budget of 35 billion baht for Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines
A government spokeswoman says over 35 billion baht is being…
- World News
Thai PM instructs officials to provide aid to around 4,000 Burmese refugees
The Thai PM has ordered local officials in the western…
- Covid-19 News
Poll shows most Thais fear New Year celebrations will spark another Covid wave
A Department of Health poll shows that most Thais are…
- Thailand News
UPDATE: Registration closes for Test & Go and Sandbox, except Phuket
Registration is closing today for travellers wishing to enter Thailand…
- Covid-19 News
Tuesday Covid Update: 2,476 new cases; provincial totals
32 coronavirus-related deaths were reported by the CCSA today, raising…
- Thailand News
Drinking water plant forced to suspend operations after fish found in sealed jug
A drinking water plant in Thailand’s Isaan region has been…
- World News
UNHCR weighs Thailand to accept 3,000 Myanmar refugees
More than 3,000 Myanmar refugees in Thailand’s border province Tak,…
- Thailand News
Health Minister to propose cancelling Test & Go entry at Cabinet meeting today
Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will propose the cancellation of…
- Thailand News
Sex workers mail high heels to government, continue to call for financial support
Earlier this year, sex workers and others in Thailand’s nightlife…
- Politics News
Ready and willing: Anutin says he’s prepared to be next PM and lead Thailand
Thailand’s somewhat controversial health minister, Anutin Charvirakul, says he’s ready…
- Tourism News
Thailand expected to review list of countries eligible for “Test & Go” scheme
The Thai government is expected to review the list of…
- Ask an Agent
A foreigner’s guide to buying a house in Thailand
The Thaiger recommends getting good advice on all matters regarding…
- Thailand News
Thai officials to review list of low risk countries, possibly ban travellers from high risk
In addition to discussing whether to cancel the Test &…
- Thailand News
Customer says a fish was swimming in a sealed jug of drinking water
Thais are questioning the cleanliness of their drinking water after…
- Guides
Travel Thailand authentically via tuk-tuk
For travellers arriving in Thailand, one thing that may be…
- Covid-19 News
Monday Covid Update: 2,525 new cases; provincial totals
31 coronavirus-related deaths were reported by the CCSA today, raising…
- Krabi News
Thailand’s Maya Bay will reopen on January 1, no swimming and possibly a fee to visit
After some doubt on if Thailand’s Maya Bay would reopen…
- Covid-19 News
First local Omicron case, officials consider cancelling quarantine exemption Test & Go
Thailand’s first local transmission of the Omicron variant was reported…
- Thailand News
Long-distance bus passengers travelling for New Year’s asked to take an ATK test
Travelling by bus during the New Year holiday? You might…
