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Sponsored Retiring in Thailand: Why and how health insurance is crucial for your golden years
Thailand offers an ideal setting for retirees with its tropical climate, warm hospitality, and affordable living. But enjoying your golden years to the fullest means planning for health coverage. Here’s a complete guide on why health insurance is essential for...
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TAT says Phuket is ready for boat tourists
After four Indonesian tourists arrived in Phuket on a yacht on Tuesday, the Tourism Authority of Thailand Phuket says the island is ready to welcome back boat tourists. The people who arrived on Tuesday were the first tourists to arrive in Phuket under Test & Go’s new extension for sea tourists, which started on March 1. Under the policy, sea…
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Phuket boat tour business begs government to stop fuel price spike
A speedboat tour company in Phuket is begging the government to not allow fuel prices to spike. The company, Nikorn Marine Tour Phuket, offers tourists group boat trips, as well as private trips. It also offers beach parties, but its main services require boats. The company’s CEO told The Phuket News yesterday that after Covid-19 had already hit marine tourism…
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Majority of Thailand hotels not profitable under Test & Go
A majority of hotels in Thailand are in the red, following the relaunch of the Test & Go program earlier this year. The bleak outlook for Thailand’s hotel industry follows nearly 2 years of little, or no, patronage with only a select few able to take advantage of the limited travellers coming through the turnstiles. According to a survey of…
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Tourists will have to pay 300 baht ‘land entry fee,’ minister confirms
Thailand’s Tourism and Sports Minister announced today that tourists will eventually have to pay a 300 baht ‘land entry fee.’ The minister told the Associated Press the idea for this fee first came up after the Erawan Shrine bombing in 2015, after The Bureau of the Budget allocated some of it’s budget to treating injured tourists. But in 2019, the…
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Countries that have reopened for medical tourism 2021 – 2022
As a sector that’s heavily reliant on international travel, medical tourism was badly hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. However, with countries finally reopening, the medical tourism market is now slowly recovering. Medical tourism companies and medical centres catering to international patients are resuming their operations and adapting to the new normal. As a result, the number of people seeking treatment…
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Thailand’s best beach towns for working and living
Living and working in Thailand is not only possible, but many who land in this beautiful country on holiday, make the move to stay long-term. Thus, those who love living by the beach, can find our list of the top beach towns for living and working in the Kingdom. Thailand’s best beach towns for working and living 1. Phuket Phuket…
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The best places to live by the beach in Thailand
Have you ever wanted to fulfil your dreams of living by a tropical beach? While such dreams can seem unobtainable, Thailand has definitely made them a reality. With stunning white sands lined with bizarre palm trees, expats here swear that island life is the best way to live. And, such communities are what make life by the beach all the…
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A backpacker’s travel guide to visiting Thailand on a budget
Backpackers love trekking throughout the amazing Kingdom of Thailand. Thus, its ancient cities, local markets, exclusive hill, and a plethora of natural attractions are a dream for most travellers. However, along with backpacking, is the desire to spend as little as possible. Here, we have the best places to visit on a budget, which offer a great experience while remaining…
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5 most absolutely luxurious hotels in Thailand
Want to stay in luxury hotels in Thailand? Then you’ve come to the right place. One of the best things about Thailand is that it’s a land of contrasts. Whether you’re interested in bustling city life, tranquil countryside, or lazy days spent on a pristine beach, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for. Each region has its own unique…
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8 Thai Airlines must provide a business recovery plan or lose out on additional routes
Commercial Airlines Registered in Thailand must provide a business recovery plan or run the risk of the civil aviation authority of Thailand (CAAT) halting the allocation of additional routes. According to reports, eight airlines have been targeted. The 8 airlines on the list from the Civil Aviation Commission (CAC) are Thai Airways, Thai Smile Airways, Nok Air, AirAsia X, VietJet…
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Golf quarantine now available in 6 golf resorts
The Tourism Ministry’s Golf Quarantine proposal has been approved by the Thai cabinet. That means foreign golfers can now stay in quarantine whilst enjoying a round of golf in 6 approved golf resorts located in Kanchanaburi, Nakhon Nayok, Phetchaburi and Chiang Mai. Foreign golfers are now allowed to spend their 2 week quarantine 14-16 days) at any of the 6…
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