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Thai tourism to focus on short-haul markets | GMT
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) aims to attract at least 1.5 million tourists from short-haul destinations to compensate for the Chinese market by teaming up with airlines to spur demand. Russian invasion media coverage snafu. First group of Thai evacuees from Ukraine who arrived back in Thailand at 6.25am on Thai Airways International flight TG923 via Frankfurt. A Buddhist…
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“The Indians are coming” I GMT
What is Thailand’s stance on the invasion? What effects does the Russian invasion have on Thailand? To what degree does Thailand rely on Russian energy? Thailand-India air travel bubble gets the green light to start this month. All these stories coming up on Good Morning Thailand with Jay and Tim.
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Thai Cabinet Concerned Over Ukraine Fallout I GMT
The Thai government is expected to introduce economic measures to deal with the fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Over 80 Ukrainian and Russian tourists and expats were on the roadside by the Royal Phuket Marina with signs and national flags. A suspect in the Jimi Sandu murder case was arrested in Canada and a request for his return to…
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Evacuation of Thais from Ukraine begins I GMT
A help centre has been set up in the city from which a chartered bus will transport the Thais to Warsaw. Russian flights keep arriving in Thailand, for now. Rainstorms and big sea waves damaged about 200 homes in the Southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat. A Saudi Arabian Airlines plane will touch down at Suvarnabhumi airport later on Monday,…
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Entry Into Thailand Made Easier (Again) | GMT
The Day 5 PCR test for the Test & Go entry scheme has been scrapped. Land borders in Nong Kai, Udon Thani, and Songkhla will also reopen to international travel. A long-stalled bill criminalising torture and political disappearances cleared its first hurdle in Parliament on Wednesday and The 2022 World Women’s Snooker Championship. All coming up on todays Good Morning…
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Will Thailand Ease Entry Restrictions Today? | GMT
The government will on Wednesday weigh up whether it will scrap the second RT-PCR test for overseas arrivals under the Test & Go scheme. Tourism operators have thrashed the government announcement increasing the Covid-19 alert to Level 4. Prosecutors have indicted a junior police officer whose motorbike struck and killed a woman on a zebra crossing in Ratchathewi, Bangkok last…
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Thailand on Level 4 Covid Alert, No Change To Restrictions | GMT
The Public Health Ministry has raised its Covid-19 alert to Level 4 following a sharp increase in Omicron variant infections nationwide. Prosecutors will decide today whether a police lance corporal who rode a Ducati superbike that struck down and killed a doctor at a zebra crossing on Jan 21 will be indicted. A motorbike driver who stopped at a zebra…
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Demands for Covid restrictions to be lifted in Thailand | GMT
The Thai PM Prayut Chan-o-cha is calling on all 77 provincial governments to do everything they can to reduce the spread of the latest Covid surge in Thailand. Phuket is offering itself as the first province to declare the spread of Covid-19 as an endemic. Thai International Airways also plans to have direct flights between Bangkok and Riyadh in May.…
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Thailand News Update | Omicron Update & Impacts on Thai tourism
Thailand has suspended its Test & Go program that allowed vaccinated travellers to enter the country with only one night of quarantine, Singapore is also putting their quarantine-free travel plans on hold for now. Phuket seems to have emerged as a slight winner in the mess, with the Phuket Sandbox remaining open. A 29 year old Israeli tourist who escaped…
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Thailand News Today | No more extended alcohol sales in Phuket for NY
The clash between the Burmese army and Karen rebels is expected to escalate. Meanwhile, a recent survey shows how Thais feel about Omicron during New Year festivities. A Department of Health poll shows that most Thais are worried that New Year celebrations will spark another wave of Covid infections. The Phuket News is reporting that plans to allow the sale of…
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Thailand News Today | Govt to review eligible countries for quarantine exemption
The Thai government is expected to review the list of countries eligible for the Test & Go entry scheme, while tourism operators have expressed their frustration and concern. Meanwhile, Thailand’s sex workers mail in their high heels to parliament house.
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Thailand News Update | Payouts to nightlife workers in Thailand & Typhoons
The Royal Thai Police has told its 80,000-member police force that officers are not allowed to take any holiday leave for the end of the year. A southern monk has been defrocked after a night of passion on a local beach. Some workers in nightlife and entertainment venues may soon receive a government payout. Tens of thousands of people have…
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Pattaya bar meeting & Omicron in SE Asia | Thailand Top Stories
Bangkok, Pattaya in Chon Buri, Phuket and Chiang Mai are planning new year events, and not cause a new Covid spike. A meeting held yesterday in the non-stop attempts by businesses in Pattaya to reopen bars and entertainment venues. Bangkok’s Khlong Saen Saep is in for a major cleanup. The Sky Mountain restaurant in Pattaya has been raided a fifth…
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Thailand News Today | Booster wait time cut to 3 month in Thailand
The Thai government shortens the wait period for getting a booster dose from 6 months to 3 months. Meanwhile, Myanmar’s shadow government turns to cryptocurrencies to fund its resistance against the military junta. The world famous Maya Bay is expected to reopen from January the 1st, but officials are now uncertain whether they could fulfil their promise. Here are the…
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Airlines want ‘visa waiver’ & no more red zones | Thailand Top Stories
The Airlines Association of Thailand is urging the Thai government to implement a visa waiver for international foreign arrivals. First Omicron death in the UK. Meanwhile, the CEO of Thai Airways says the national airline was forced to move into cargo and repatriation flights when Thailand’s borders were closed last year. All Covid-19 red zones are being lifted and the…
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Thailand News Today | Quarantine requirements in Thailand relaxed, Vocal expat deported | Nov 29
Jett goes through all the main headlines in Thailand that include: Officials on the look out for the Omicron Covid-19, variant, Thailand relaxes its testing and quarantine requirements for foreign arrivals, and an expat gets deported for criticizing the Thai government and monarchy.
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Thailand Top Stories | CCSA revised color Zones , High tide returns in two weeks | November 12
Natty gives us a quick update on the national Covid-19 situation as well as the top headlines in Thailand and around the region: CCSA meeting to revise colour zones and restrictions, 24-hour hotlines for Thailand Pass, Teen sought in fatal Phuket stabbing turns himself in, High tide lasts later this week, returns in two weeks, Malaysia to open borders to…
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Thailand News Today | UN member states criticize Lese Majeste, Thai Road safety crack down | Nov. 11
Jett goes through all the main headlines in Thailand that include: UN member states criticize Thailand’s lese majeste law, AirAsia urges the government to ditch quarantine for arrivals, and Pattaya planning for festivities at the end of this month.
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Thailand Top Stories | PM stresses Thailand-US Partnerships, Ban Chinese ATK | November 10
Natty gives us a quick update on the national Covid-19 situation as well as the top headlines in Thailand and around the region: Govt defends NovaGen ATK sales, Higher visitors number after country reopening, PM stresses Thailand-U.S. partnerships in meeting with Congress members, US and Chinese President to meet before year end, Drug Trafficker execution postponed in Singapore due to…
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Thailand Top Stories | Soft Re-opening for Hua Hin and Cha-am, More vaccinations incoming | Nov. 5
Natty gives us a quick update on the national Covid-19 situation as well as the top headlines in Thailand and around the region: TAT review goal to 700,000 international traveller, 25,000 travellers arrived via the Samui Plus Program, The Public Health Ministry is to distribute the second and third shots of Covid-19 vaccines, Man apprehended for stealing women’s underwear,, Burmese…
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Thailand News Today | Updates On Joe Ferrari Case, Alcohol Restrictions In Place | Nov. 3
Jett goes through all the main headlines in Thailand that include: Joe Ferrari and 6 other officers have been charged in an investigation into the death of a man in custody. The National Security Council says any easing of alcohol restrictions will depend on the Covid-19 situation. The president of Airports of Thailand says the country’s airports can expect around…
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Thailand News Today | Flights to Thailand take off, Moderna arrives in Thailand | Nov. 2
Jett goes through all the main headlines in Thailand that include: Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok welcomed 3,000 passengers from 61 commercial flights yesterday. The Thai Alcohol Beverage Business Association is calling on the Bangkok governor to extend alcohol sales at restaurants beyond 9pm. The long-awaited Moderna mRNA vaccine has finally arrived in Thailand
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Good Morning Thailand | Phuket murder arrest, Covid wave peaked? | August 9
Plenty of weekend news following the arrest of a suspect in the murder of the 57 year old Swiss woman in Phuket. Covid numbers may have peaked as the heavy restrictions start to reap rewards. The Tokyo Games are over… did anyone notice? Jay and Tim get to your comments, and what do you think about the new T-shirts? Thanks…
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Good Morning Thailand | Hemp Ice cream, Thai English proficiency, Covid stats
Today Tim and Jay talk about Hemp ice cream, Thai english proficiency and the main local and regional headlines around Thailand and South East Asia. With a weather report around Thailand as well as answering your comments and questions.
