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  • AutomotiveRules for driving motorcycles in Thailand

    Rules for driving motorcycles in Thailand

    Thinking of hitting the open roads of Thailand on a motorcycle? It’s an exhilarating way to explore the country’s stunning landscapes and vibrant cities. But before you rev up that engine, you need to be aware of the local driving rules that ensure your journey is safe and legal. Thailand’s traffic laws may differ significantly from what you’re used to,…

  • Thailand NewsThailand unveils new visa rules, sparks mixed reactions

    Thailand unveils new visa rules, sparks mixed reactions

    Thailand’s major overhaul of visas and entry rules has sparked a variety of reactions, ranging from joy and excitement to confusion and some resentment. To clarify the new rules, the Deputy Director-General of the Department of Consular Affairs at Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Naruchai Ninnad, addressed readers’ questions in the Bangkok Post’s Deeper Dive vodcast. The standout change is…

  • Thailand NewsPheu Thai Party retains Chalerm Ubumrung

    Pheu Thai Party retains Chalerm Ubumrung

    Pheu Thai Party will not expel list MP Chalerm Ubumrung, according to the party’s secretary-general, Sorawong Thienthong. Chalerm had expressed a desire to be expelled to freely join the Palang Prarachrath Party (PPRP), following his son Wan’s recent resignation from Pheu Thai. Wan’s departure came after he caused discontent within the party by interacting with a rival during an election…

  • EducationGovernor Chadchart issues the 5 strict orders: Schools under the BMA must be free of e-cigarettes

    Governor Chadchart issues the 5 strict orders: Schools under the BMA must be free of e-cigarettes

    Chadchart Sittipunt, Governor of Bangkok, revealed that BMA attaches huge importance to the campaign to rid schools of smoking. Especially children and youth they are focusing on the prevention related to cigarettes and e-cigarettes. There is a continuous effort with this campaign every year. The 5 strict orders in the campaign to combat smoking at schools are: Let schools under…

  • Business NewsThai DUI products face stricter controls amid global conflicts

    Thai DUI products face stricter controls amid global conflicts

    The Foreign Trade Department, under Thailand’s Commerce Ministry, announced its plans to tighten control measures over goods linked to weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and dual-use items (DUI). The Thai DUI products refer to goods that can serve both commercial and military applications. The decision, formulated in response to escalating global conflicts, aims to bolster international trust in Thai products.…

  • South Thailand NewsYala temple’s amusing rules for resident spirits capture netizens’ attention

    Yala temple’s amusing rules for resident spirits capture netizens’ attention

    An intriguing set of rules has emerged from a renowned temple in Yala, aimed at the spirits residing within the temple’s vicinity. The rules, designed to foster harmony among the monks, villagers, and spirits, have gone viral, sparking amusement among netizens. This unusual story began gaining traction when a vinyl signboard with the rules was posted within the famous Yala…

  • Thailand NewsThai Military Commission’s six-point plan to scrutinize budget and troop size

    Thai Military Commission’s six-point plan to scrutinize budget and troop size

    Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn, a member of the Future Forward Party and chairman of the Military Commission, revealed a six-pronged policy framework for the Military Commission of the House of Representatives, aimed at scrutinising the military budget and streamlining troop size. According to a Facebook post by Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn, the Military Commission of the House of Representatives convened a meeting yesterday, at…

  • Business NewsHotel Act concerns addressed by Thai Hotels Association due to government’s registration rules

    Hotel Act concerns addressed by Thai Hotels Association due to government’s registration rules

    The Thai Hotels Association (THA) has taken a positive step by welcoming the Ministry of Interior’s new regulations. These rules will now classify smaller accommodations that were operating before 2016 as hotels. This decision is expected to result in increased tax collection, providing additional income for the government. However, the proposal to exempt larger accommodation facilities from registration under the…

  • Covid-19 NewsThai tour group in Hong Kong disappointed after being stuck dining in hotel room

    Thai tour group in Hong Kong disappointed after being stuck dining in hotel room

    A 50-member Thai tour group to Hong Kong had a not-so-great experience after being forced to dine in hotel rooms due to current Covid-19 restrictions. The group was supposed to tour the city for four days and three nights as part of a new wave of tourists being welcomed. But, Hong Kong’s Covid measures have proved to be disappointing as…

  • Thailand NewsHow to not become another motorbike road death statistic in Thailand

    How to not become another motorbike road death statistic in Thailand

    While many have experience riding motorbikes, the driving situation in Thailand can be wildly different. As the kingdom’s roads are ranked as some of the most dangerous in the world, it helps to have your wits about you when driving. As a visitor to this beautiful country, keep in mind that you are, indeed, an outsider. This can be felt…

  • Hot NewsThai car racing gangs of five or more warned of jail time if caught

    Thai car racing gangs of five or more warned of jail time if caught

    Thai street car racing gangs of five or more are being warned that they will face jail time and large fines if they are caught gathering. The superintendent of Prachachuen police station sent out the warning, saying even if they have not started racing, those in groups will be arrested for illegal racing. Land Transport and Excise department officials accompanied…

  • Northern Thailand NewsThai school introduces points system for “bad students”

    Thai school introduces points system for “bad students”

    A school in Surin, northeastern Thailand has introduced strict, conservative guidelines that will deduct points off students for not following the school rules. A photo of the student’s handbook was shared on the “Bad Student” or “Nak Lien Leaw” Facebook page. The school’s principal told students on orientation day if they don’t like the rules, they are free to leave,…

  • GuidesList of etiquette and rules in Thailand

    List of etiquette and rules in Thailand

    Traditions and customs in Thailand differ significantly from the Western world. Since Thailand is a predominantly Buddhist country, many of the customs and etiquette in Thai culture are based on Buddhist values. All the etiquette and rules may seem very complex for most foreigners. However, Thai people are generally very relaxed and rarely take offence if a foreigner fails to…

  • ExpatsPhuket foreigners called out again over “ignoring” Covid rules

    Phuket foreigners called out again over “ignoring” Covid rules

    Phuket’s foreigners are being called out again over their alleged failures to comply with Covid-19 safety measures. A meeting comprised of high-ranking Phuket officials, and a majority of consuls and foreign government representatives decided that those who are not being “socially responsible” will face legal actions, with the most intransigent being kicked out of Thailand. The meeting yesterday was all…

  • Covid-19 News63 of 77 Thai provinces require public to wear face masks, curfews in 8 provinces

    63 of 77 Thai provinces require public to wear face masks, curfews in 8 provinces

    63 of 77 provinces in Thailand are now requiring the public to wear face masks while outside to help curb the spread of Covid-19. The rule has been extended from the previous 56 provinces, to now include those provinces of: NORTHEAST: Nakhon Ratchasima Bung Kan Nong Bua Lam Phu Roi Et CENTRAL PLAINS: Sing Buri Nakhon Sawan SOUTHERN: Chumphon The…

  • Covid-19 NewsTravelling in Thailand, Covid and Mor Chana | VIDEO

    Travelling in Thailand, Covid and Mor Chana | VIDEO

    For people travelling around Thailand at the moment there is still quite a lot of confusion and misinformation about where you can travel to and additional restrictions on travel. We’ll continue to publish any updates to this information at thethaiger.com For people travelling out of Red Zones… that includes Bangkok…. to other parts of the country that are lower-risk zones…

  • Thailand NewsThailand News Today | Digital Travel Pass, Chiang Mai outbreak, Alcohol ban | November 30

    Thailand News Today | Digital Travel Pass, Chiang Mai outbreak, Alcohol ban | November 30

    Monday’s edition of Thailand News Today. An international Digital Travel Pass could be the magic bullet to restart global tourism A new international Travel Pass, a sort of digital health certificate, may be the way forward for countries to re-open their borders and international airlines to get their planes back into the air. The International Air Transport Association says the…

  • Thailand NewsThailand News Today | Business people exemptions, road checkpoints, Phuket delay | October 6

    Thailand News Today | Business people exemptions, road checkpoints, Phuket delay | October 6

    Daily TV news on The Thaiger. Up to date information, delivered to you, free. Thai government considers easing restrictions for foreign business travellers The Thai government is considering further easing entry restrictions for foreign travellers coming to conduct business in the Kingdom. Up to date, around 11,000 businesspeople and work permit holders have been granted entry by the Centre for…

  • Tourism NewsStruggling Samui seeks government help

    Struggling Samui seeks government help

    Desperate for tourism revenue during the ongoing travel ban and with not more than a dribble of domestic visitors, the president of the Tourism Association of Koh Samui says he needs to meet with the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration to come up with guidelines to allow foreign tourists to visit Samui. And soon. Worasit Phong-amphan says Samui saw 2.3…

  • Economy NewsUS dollar denominated gold trade to be allowed

    US dollar denominated gold trade to be allowed

    Ending decades of regulations limiting gold trade in Thailand to the baht, the US dollar will now be allowed as well. 2 weeks ago, in a bid to slow the rapidly rising baht and avoid landing on the US list of “currency manipulators”, the Bank of Thailand announced a policy to allow trading gold products in US dollars. Market players…

  • Covid-19 NewsEmergency Decree, Phase 6 to be discussed in coming weeks: CCSA

    Emergency Decree, Phase 6 to be discussed in coming weeks: CCSA

    Dr. Taweesin Visanuyothin, spokesperson of the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration, said in a press conference this morning that discussions on the Emergency Decree and a “Phase 6” of lifting Covid-19 restrictions and reopening the country are expected in the upcoming weeks. A meeting is expected of the committees, including the CCSA and the National Security Council, responsible for easing…

  • Covid-19 NewsTransit passengers must have health certificate before buying ticket: CAAC

    Transit passengers must have health certificate before buying ticket: CAAC

    The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand has ordered the implementation of new regulations for any international flights entering Thailand – All passengers must have a medical certificate showing that they are free of Covid-19 before booking their ticket. The move follows China’s decision to temporarily ban Thai Lion Air from flying the Bangkok-Guangzhou route and Thai AirAsia X from flying…

  • Transport NewsAll transit passengers must now show Covid-19 certificate: CAAT

    All transit passengers must now show Covid-19 certificate: CAAT

    The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand will enforce a new rule requiring all passengers, even on Thai-owned chartered flights or special flights transitioning through Thailand, to have a valid Covid-19 clearance certificate. CAAT has probibited all transit flights with Covid-19-infected passengers following China’s temporary ban of 2 Thai registered airlines after several passengers tested positive upon arrival in China. In…

  • Covid-19 NewsNightlife operators warned: follow the rules or face closure

    Nightlife operators warned: follow the rules or face closure

    Bangkok police have issued a stern warning to nightlife venue operators… follow the rules or be closed again. National police chief Chaktip Chaijinda has instructed officers to make sure entertainment venue operators comply with disease control regulations and that both service providers and customers understand the “new normal.” The warning comes after a meeting of senior city police, the Health…

  • Covid-19 NewsBangkok buses to ease social distancing requirements in Phase 5 as schools reopen

    Bangkok buses to ease social distancing requirements in Phase 5 as schools reopen

    In the fifth stage of Thailand’s easing of Emergency Decree lockdown measures, the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority plans to ease social distancing measures public buses to accommodate the increase in commuters after schools reopen on July 1. “In the fifth phase of the easing of Covid-19 lockdown, which will start on July 1, the government will allow schools and many…

  • Covid-19 NewsNew rules for Thai cinemas to re-open in Phase 3

    New rules for Thai cinemas to re-open in Phase 3

    As part of Phase 3 of the easing of Emergency Decree restrictions enacted to fight the spread of Covid-19, cinemas will be allowed to reopen on June 1 (though many operators are unlikely to do so as food and drink are their main revenue source and the movie companies say there are currently no new movies to release…) The Centre…

  • Northern Thailand NewsAirports open, quarantine rules and Samui – the latest

    Airports open, quarantine rules and Samui – the latest

    Airports of Thailand warns domestic airline passengers to check provincial travel restrictions before they book flights. Currently, there are 5 airports fully operational – Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang), Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, and Hat Yai, but only 4 airlines, namely Nok Air, Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air and Thai Vietjet are serving them. Phuket airport was set to reopen…

  • Covid-19 NewsSuvarnabhumi poised to re-open to limited domestic scheduled flights this Friday

    Suvarnabhumi poised to re-open to limited domestic scheduled flights this Friday

    Thailand’s biggest airport is getting ready to re-open this week. Suvarnabhumi International Airport resumes scheduled services this Friday when local airlines restart limited flights following the month of airline groundings due to lack of passengers and restrictions imposed by the Thai Government. But the BKK Airport director, Sutheerawat Suwannawat, says the lack of passengers has allowed some areas of the airport…

  • Covid-19 NewsVisa amnesty for foreigners – but conditions apply

    Visa amnesty for foreigners – but conditions apply

    “All foreign nationals are advised to closely monitor the Immigration Bureau’s website for updates, though the measures announced on Wednesday are valid until April 30 unless otherwise updated.” The visa amnesty has been announced, hopefully relieving some of the stress on stranded tourists and other foreigners that have ended up without flights or ways to get home. Many flights have…

  • Covid-19 NewsRestrictions announced for Chon Buri, that means Pattaya too

    Restrictions announced for Chon Buri, that means Pattaya too

    New restrictions are now in force in the eastern province of Chon Buri, due to the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak. Chon Buri’s governor and the Chonburi Committee for Communicable Diseases have come to several new resolutions regarding restrictions and closures… Extensions on all entertainment venue closures, such as bars, nightclubs, spas, massage shops, gogos, etc. The anticipated end date will be…