documents
- Thailand News
Thailand to open first CI centre for migrant workers in Samut Sakhon
Thailand’s Labour Ministry is set to open its first Certificate of Identity (CI) centre in Samut Sakhon next month, targeting support for migrant workers needing proof-of-status documents and aiming to maintain economic stability. The initiative, announced after a meeting of the National Committee on Migrant Workers Management, will assist labourers from Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam. The CI centre will…
- Automotive
How to register your vehicle online in Thailand
For vehicle owners, especially those with cars or motorcycles under five years old, this new system simplifies renewing your registration. Even if your vehicle is older, the process has been made straightforward, requiring a technical inspection before re-registration. This ensures your vehicle meets safety standards, covering checks on lights, brakes, and exhaust. With just a few clicks, you can handle…
- Guides
Essential requirements for marriage in Thailand
Are you thinking about getting married in Thailand? This beautiful place is becoming a top choice for couples from all over the world. With its stunning scenery, it’s the perfect spot to show your views and celebrate your special day. In this detailed article, we explore everything you need to know about getting legally married in Thailand. We’ll cover all…
- Thailand News
Russian man crosses borders without essential documents
An intriguing incident left many baffled, as a Russian man managed to cross international borders without any essential travel documents. Sergei Ochikawa flew from Denmark to the United States, claiming he had discarded his passport aboard the plane. The case has triggered a wave of confusion among immigration officers, who were presented with an extraordinary situation. Ochikawa, without any of the…
- Pattaya News
Chon Buri sees slight increase in daily Covid infections- Friday, 89
Chon Buri province, which features Pattaya, is seeing a slight increase from yesterday in new, daily Covid-19 infections at 89 today. Yesterday saw 76 new infections. The new infections bring the total amount of infections in the province since the beginning of April to 3,130. 1,549 are listed as being released from medical care and fully recovered, with 115 being…
- Northern Thailand News
Officials tracking down foreigners with fake IDs opening up illegal businesses in Chiang Rai
Thai news site TNA is reporting that the Department of Special Investigation is investigating 255 foreigners who are allegedly in possession of fake Thai IDs in the Wiang Kaen district of Chiang Rai. The report also claims that they were operating illegal businesses. One of the suspects is Chinese but carried a Thai ID saying that he was a Thai…
- Visa Information
Welcome to 2021 – Digital Covid Passports | VIDEO
Documentation, including your current Covid status and vaccination details, will become 2021’s biggest challenge as governments, businesses, and the travel industry try and re-establish some sort of workable way forward. Several companies and technology groups are developing smartphone apps or systems for individuals to upload details of their Covid-19 tests and vaccinations, creating digital credentials that could be shown in…
- Covid-19 News
China withheld info about the early days of Covid – leaked documents out of Wuhan
Covid-19 was first reported at the very end of last year in Wuhan, a city of 11 million in the central Hubei province in China. The deadly respiratory virus has since infected more than 66.8 million people and led to over 1.53 million deaths around the world, according to Worldometers.info This week, specifically December 1, marks 1 year since the…
- Expats
CCSA clarifies requirements for entering Thailand
With the Covid-19 crisis in Thailand under control and as the nation begins gradually reopening its borders, the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration yesterday clarified the following guidelines on entering Thailand for travellers and non-Thai residents: Before departure: Travellers must contact the Royal Thai Embassy or consulate to obtain an entry visa and a certificate of entry, which will be…
- Covid-19 News
Rush for fit-to-travel documents for people leaving Phuket
Authorities announced yesterday that those who want to leave Phuket by road must register online no later than Friday, May 8, to obtain fit-to-travel certificates. While the southern province of Phuket remains closed to entry, authorities have begun allowing people to leave. Tens of thousands, both tourists and Thais from other provinces, have been trapped on the island since it…
- Covid-19 News
Onerous new document requirements for stranded foreigners announced
Thailand’s Immigration Bureau announced yesterday that 9 separate documents are now required for foreigners stranded here to extend their stay for up to 30 days. New requirements include land deeds, rental contracts, even selfies of foreigners at their accommodations, even as scenes of chaos and massive queues at immigration continue unabated. A Thai Immigration spokesman defended the inconvenience on the…
- World News
100s of pages of damaging documents about the 737 Max released by Boeing
Boeing has released more than 100 pages of internal company documents to the House and Senate committee, and media, further casting doubt about the company’s goodwill around the troubled 737 Max jet. The latest incarnation of the Boeing 737 was grounded last year after two fatal crashes which exposed weaknesses in the design development process and software systems. 400 of…
