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- Bangkok News
Bangkok is back – Thailand’s capital roars back into gear
OPINION Before the pandemic, Bangkok was the most-visited city on the planet – a thriving hive of energy and activity which attracted over 22 million international visitors per year. Then, without warning, it all went quiet. Now, following the long-awaited reopening of Thailand’s borders on November 1, 2021, Bangkok is back. The city is welcoming the world’s travellers once again,…
- Thailand video news
Thailand visa extension, Youth unemployment, Vaccination passports | Good Morning Thailand | Ep.139
In today’s episode Jay, Natty and Caitlin discuss about Thailands visa extension, Youth unemployment as well as discuss whether Thailand is heading towards mandatory vaccine passports .
- Thailand video news
Thailand News Today | Thailand’s climate pledge, Thai Telecom juggernauts merge | Nov 22
Natty goes through all the main headlines in Thailand that include: a Thai government agency upgrades its forecast of foreign arrivals for this year, climate groups say Thailand’s recent pledges are “critically insufficient,” and 15 pilgrims in Myanmar drown on their way to the Jyeik Ne pagoda.
- Tourism News
Emirates A380 to return to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi to meet increased demand
The A380 is to return to the skies over Bangkok as Emirates upgrades capacity on flights to the capital to meet increased demand. TTR Weekly reports that Thailand’s recent re-opening to vaccinated tourists from approved countries has led to strong demand, with around 10,000 arrivals registered at Suvarnabhumi every day. In order to add capacity and frequency to its services,…
- Thailand video news
Thailand News Today | Bars closed until Jan, 2 protestors shot, Joe Ferrari to be indicted | Nov 15
Jett goes through all the main headlines in Thailand that include: The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration will further ease restrictions on the sale of alcohol, the Thai government says bars are closed until mid-January, At least 2 anti-government protesters were shot during yesterday’s rally in Bangkok.
- Thailand video news
Easing of curbs on booze sales, Music festivals | Good Morning Thailand LIVE | Ep.131
In today’s episode Jay, Tim and Natty discuss easing of curbs on booze sales, Music festival in Pattaya from the past weekend and more tourist arrivals.
- Thailand video news
Thailand News Today | Thailand gives fourth Covid jab, Prisoners get pet dogs | Nov 12
Jett goes through all the main headlines in Thailand that include: The Thai constitutional court says activists were plotting to overthrow the monarchy, prison inmates to be given pet dogs and Thailand starts giving people a 4th vaccine jab.
- Thailand video news
Thailand Pass Rumours, Thai Airways Loan, Thai Translations | Good Morning Thailand LIVE | Ep.130
In today’s episode Jay, Tim and Arina discuss Thailand pass rumours and updates. The CCSA is having a meeting today to discuss the red zones and easing of restrictions. Thai airways wants a loan to increase cargo routes and Living in Thailand through translations.
- Thailand video news
Thailand Top Stories | PM to host unity dinner, MP fights to keep seat on panel | November 11
Natty gives us a quick update on the national Covid-19 situation as well as the top headlines in Thailand and around the region: Thailand focuses tourism on first-time visitors and India, Palang Pracharath MP fights to keep seat on panel, Thousands protest Covid restrictions in New Zealand, Indonesia and Malaysia have agreed to launch a vaccinated travel lane
- Thailand video news
Haters on YouTube, Thai politics, Phuket Seafood festival | Good Morning Thailand LIVE | Ep.128
In today’s episode Jay, Tim and Forrest talk about youtube hate and how to deal with the hate sometimes that comes with being in the public Youtube dome. They look at the current news and headlines regarding Thai politics as we;; as the Phuket Seafood Festival.
- Thailand video news
Is Bangkok Sinking? Thailand wants wealthy foreigners | Good Morning Thailand LIVE | Ep. 127
In today’s episode Jay, Tim and Caitlin talk with Mike regarding his success and failure with the Thailand Pass. The Flooding in Bangkok that is devastating some areas. Thailand trying to attract wealthy foreigners and social media outrage in Thailand.
- Thailand video news
Thailand Top Stories | Cannabis to be a cash crop in Thailand, Heavy Floods In Thailand | November 9
Natty gives us a quick update on the national Covid-19 situation as well as the top headlines in Thailand and around the region: Flooding along Chao Phraya River during high tide, Red Thai Cross urges government to formalise humanitarian assistance to Myanmar, Public Health Minister says cannabis is a step closer to becoming a cash crop, The Phillipines travel restriction…
- Thailand video news
Thailand Top Stories | Thailand Pass Website to be Fixed, 10 visitors positive COVID-19 | November 8
Natty gives us a quick update on the national Covid-19 situation as well as the top headlines in Thailand and around the region: Thailand Pass website to be fixed, Beware of Fake Thailand Pass Site, TAT presented SHA logo to two tourist venues, 10 International Travellers tested positive for Covid 19, 97 Burmese nationals arrested, ExxonMobil is looking to build…
- Thailand News
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- Thailand video news
Thailand Pass, Boiling Blood, Freedom Of Speech | Thaiger Bites | Ep.54
Jay and Tim go through your video messages, comments and feedback from Youtube, Facebook, Instagram and Thaiger Talk forum on the website as they talk about a life worth living.
- Thailand video news
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…
- Thailand video news
Re-opening Updates, Joe Ferrari Breaking News, Thai Airways | Good Morning Thailand LIVE | Ep. 123
In today’s episode Jay and Tim talk about Thitisan Utthanaphon (Joe Ferrari) and his 6 other accomplices have been charged with malfeasance, abuse of power, torture causing death, and coercion. Covid hotspots in Thailand, New ad from the TAT – Visit Thailand Year 2020 and can Thai Airways survive? Burning question for the national airline.
- Thailand video news
Thailand Top Stories | Thailand steps up fight against climate change | November 3
Natty gives us a quick update on the national Covid-19 situation as well as the top headlines in Thailand and around the region: PM says Thailand will step up fight against climate change, AstraZeneca increases Covid 19 vaccine supply to Thailand, BMA pushes for haste in getting safety certificates, Bangkok man busted for distributing pornography on social mediaThree Hong Kong…
- Thailand video news
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
- Thailand video news
Your Comments and Feedback LIVE | Thaiger Bites | Ep. 51
In today’s episode Jay and Tim reply to your comments and feedback live from our shows on Youtube, Instagram, Facebook and Thai talk forum on our website!
- Thailand video news
New colour zone details in Thailand, Election Poll Results | Good Morning Thailand | Ep. 121
In today’s episode Jay and Tim talk about the the new updates for all the zones in Thailand and answer questions such as: Can you have alcohol? Is there a curfew and are schools open? As well as taking a look at the recent election poll results.
- Thailand video news
Thailand News Today | No more Lisa for new years, Abduction linked to Reused gloves | Oct. 28
Jett goes through all the top stories across Thailand that include: The case of an abduction in broad daylight back in March has now been linked to the current re-used medical glove scandal. The TAT’s grand plans to attract 2 big international acts for a NY concert in Phuket, has come crashing down to earth today, with the revelation that…
- Covid-19 News
Health Ministry says Delta Plus variant won’t stop Thailand re-opening on schedule
The Health Ministry says the discovery of the new Delta Plus variant in Thailand will not affect the country’s November 1 re-opening. Sathit Pitutecha, deputy public health minister, says the mutation has not been categorised as a variant of concern. “Because viruses mutate all the time, only a mutation that causes severe illness and makes the virus spread easier or…
- Phuket News
Tourism Ministry to invite K-pop megastar to perform at Phuket NYE celebration
Thai-born K-pop star Lalisa “Lisa” Manoban, from the band Blackpink, is being invited to perform during New Year celebrations on the southern island of Phuket. The cost won’t be cheap, but the government is defending the move. Tourism Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn says the superstar’s presence will help promote Thailand’s re-opening to the world. “The main key reason for bringing global…
- Thailand video news
Thai culture, tourism, Thailand pass, chit chat | Thaiger Bites | Ep. 41
Jay and Tim go through viewer comments from our Youtube shows, Facebook, Instagram and the Thaiger talk forum as they have a little chit chat.
- Thailand video news
Bangkok’s long road to recovery, Too Early to re-open, Haze alarms | Good Morning Thailand | Ep. 111
In today’s episode Jay and Tim talk about the long road to recovery for Bangkok post pandemic as the re-opening nears, A national poll reveals that majority of the people think Thailand is re-opening too soon, the lack of a plan to deal with the incoming Haze to Bangkok and central plains region.
- Covid-19 News
Health experts weigh in on risks of re-opening Thailand without quarantine
Following Monday night’s announcement by PM Prayut Chan-o-cha that Thailand will re-open quarantine-free for select vaccinated tourists from November, health experts have voiced concern. The Bangkok Post reports that some prominent medics are worried re-opening without quarantine will provoke a surge in Covid-19 infections. Thira Woratanarat from the Faculty of Medicine at Chulalongkorn University has warned that daily case numbers…
- Thailand video news
Thailand News Today | November 1 Thai tourism restarts, Samui removes quarantine, digital hub | Oct 12
November 1 is the D-day for fully vaccinated tourists from at least 10 “low-risk” countries to be able to travel to Thailand without quarantine. And Thailand’s digital hub is about to get some more government thrown at it. A plan to impose a 500 baht “tourism tax” on foreign arrivals from next year has divided opinion among tourism operators. Tourism officials…
- Tourism News
Opinion divided on proposed 500 baht tourism tax
A plan to impose a 500 baht “tourism tax” on foreign arrivals from next year has divided opinion among tourism operators. A report by Nikkei Asia says some operators are concerned such a move could deter tourists, just as the country prepares to re-open. One of those is the president of the Thai Hotels Association, Marisa Sukosol Nunbhakdi. “The fee…
- Thailand video news
Thailand Tourism, Legalising Vapes, Boosters and Shining Tim’s head | Thaiger Bites | Ep. 35
Jay and Tim go through viewer comments from our Youtube shows and the Thaiger talk forum as they start getting ready to move to the big city!
