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Many expats feel worried that their pre-existing health problems will stop them from getting insurance in a new country. This fear is common, especially when medical care can be expensive. But the good news is, some insurance, like the plans...
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More than 5 million foreign tourists travel to Thailand! | GMT
5 million Tourists Travel to Thailand Over 5 million foreign tourists arrived in Thailand in 9 months. Thai frog farmer says country music is his key to success. Thailand’s Cannabis-Hemp Bill withdrawn from House agenda. Thailand’s Cannabis Act stalls in Parliament as lawmakers dig in. The teen fatally shoots a friend with the pistol. A Thai YouTuber was…
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Thailand News Today | Cannabis bill torched by Thai Parliament
The most recent cannabis bill has been quashed after a 198 to 136 vote in the House of Representatives. Lawmakers say the statement’s wording was “loose and could potentially expose youth to health risks.” The bad news is that if the bill is withdrawn, there may not be enough time to push it through the current Parliament’s session as…
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Wealthy Foreign applications for new Thai Visa | GMT
The US, China, and the UK account for 45% of the 400 LTR visa applications. Khon Kaen Police give residents iron rods to protect themselves. Standard taxi fee of 45-50 baht agreed but more at Thai airports —all this and more on today’s Good Morning Thailand.
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Thailand News Today | Court fines “The Beach” producers 10m baht to restore Maya Bay
Court fines “The Beach” producers 10m baht to restore Maya Bay Thailand’s Supreme Court ruled that Hollywood movie company 20th Century Fox – now renamed 20th Century Studios – is required to pay 10 million baht in environmental damages caused by the movie “The Beach” back in 2000 starring Leonardo DiCaprio. Filming for “The Beach” began at Maya Bay…
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Thailand News Today | Activist jailed for “mocking” Queen of Thailand
A 23-year-old Thai activist has been sentenced to two years imprisonment for royal defamation, under Section 112 of the Criminal Code, for attending a protest in traditional Thai attire. Royalists interpreted her catwalk show as “mocking” H.M. Queen Sirikit, the queen mother of Thailand. Bangkok South Criminal Court read the verdict of Jatuporn Sae-Ung’s sentence today, almost two years…
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New Cannabis Bill goes to House for Urgent Consideration | GMT
A new bill is set to be proposed for urgent consideration to bring some regulation to decriminalising cannabis in Thailand. Man complains after 23 taxi drivers in Bangkok refuse to serve him. The government spent a Four billion baht budget to tackle HIV & STDs in Thailand’s teens. King cobra slithers into the closet in southern Thailand. Discarded household items…
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Thailand News Today | Best lesser known travel destinations in Thailand
Airbnb says more tourists in Thailand are opting for ‘off-the-beaten-track’ destinations, benefiting the environment and local economies. Thailand’s usual top tourist destinations are places with international airports – Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Koh Samui, and Phuket. But, according to Airbnb, more tourists are venturing out of these hubs and into “lesser-known” destinations such as Koh Lanta, Trat, Pai, and Cha-Am.…
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Time to decide whether Bangkok will Sink or Swim | GMT
Time to decide whether Bangkok will Sink or Swim. New draft act to make one joint ticket for all Bangkok transport. A new ferry cruise between Pattaya and Samui completes the test run. POLL: Northern Thais favor Sudarat for Prime Minister. —all this and more on today’s Good Morning Thailand.
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Long Term Resident (LTR) Visa Explained
Thailand introduces a new 10-year long-term resident visa for foreigners, Thailand’s new ‘Long-Term Resident (LTR)’ visa, which offers multiple benefits for holders, including a 10-year visa (extendable) and permission to work in the kingdom. Today we have compiled all the information you need to know in this video! “Long-Term Resident (LTR )” is a program that provides a range…
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Gong Bath, Reiki and Floating Sound Bath in Bangkok
https://youtu.be/IKCl-5jazo8 Thailand is one of the most popular countries for medical tourism in the world. Thailand ranks 5th among 195 countries in the global health security index released in 2021. Before the lockdown, about 5 million international travelers entered the kingdom to get medical procedures done. That’s over 600 million USD entering the country from medical tourism alone. And one…
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Thailand News Today | Are face masks required on Thai flights?
Face masks on Thai flights? The world is moving on from the pandemic, but is Thailand? You may see people on domestic flights in Thailand wearing masks, but are they mandatory? The Thai government made face masks “voluntary” in June but still recommends wearing them in crowded spaces. A statement in the royal gazette said that. The wearing of…
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Thailand News Today | Govt to downgrade Covid-19 threat level
Thailand’s government is expected to downgrade the Covid-19 disease status from October 1. Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced that the disease will be classified as “communicable under surveillance.” Until now, the Covid-19 disease was classified as a “dangerous communicable disease,” but Anutin says the current situation has been deemed suitable for regrading. In February 2020, the virus was classified as a dangerous infectious…
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Thailand To Apply Tax on non-alcoholic beer | GMT
Thailand To Apply Tax on non-alcoholic beer. Not only is Thailand planning on increasing the existing tax on all types of alcohol, but it also plans on applying an alcohol tax to non-alcoholic beer. In addition, operators face huge fines over sim cards. Cabinet approves 1.6 billion baht to solve Thai flood problems. Record rain overwhelming city canals.—all this…
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Thailand News Today | Troubling online predator statistics in Thailand
The world likes to joke about Thailand and the sex industry, but the truth is that those who’ve fallen prey to various abuse are not laughing. Here’s extended coverage of recent statistics on the prevalence of sexual harassment in Thailand and the people fighting against it. When a stranger started chatting with her on Facebook, Thai university student Sirinada…
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Using Mobile Data to improve Domestic Tourism in Thailand | GMT
Opening day of 2022, welfare sees 1.86 million people register. New MRT Pink Line causes a flood to local schools & communities. Justin Bieber scraps world tour over health issues. Locals pray to blue snakes in northeast Thailand. Super gran! Octogenarian swept away in flood waters survives and wows netizens. Bangkok paralyzed! The Thai capital has five hours of torrential…
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Thailand News Today | New proposal to rebuild budget tourism sector
The Ministry of Interior said its proposal to allow small hotels to operate as homestays would significantly benefit locals and help rebuild the budget tourism sector. The plan would expand a “homestay” exemption in the Hotel Act for small businesses with no more than 20 guests in no more than four rooms, increasing the maximum size and occupancy to…
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Thailand News Today | Royalist group targets german activist who protested against the Thai govt
A royalist group now targets a one-person activist who protested against the Thai government last week. Police are under pressure from royalists to prosecute the German activist who staged a one-person protest against the government of Thailand. The founder and leader of the King Protection Group, Songchai Nienhorm, filed a complaint against the activist, Moritz Pfoh, at Nua Khlong police…
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Beware of these fake news and financial schemes in Thailand | GMT
Photos of Buddhist monks working out spark anger among netizens. The machines were invented to replace monkeys climbing coconut trees. All this and more on today’s Good Morning Thailand.
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Life-Saving Tips While Travelling in Thailand
Thailand is one of the most popular destinations in the world for travelers. Visitors from different cultures and countries head here to sample all that the ‘Land of Smiles’ has to offer. But planning a trip properly isn’t as simple as buying a plane ticket and booking a hotel. Visitors to Thailand should also be aware of some things that…
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Trying the Wim Hof Method Workshop in Bangkok
Thailand is one of the most popular countries for medical tourism in the world. In fact, Thailand ranks 5th among 195 countries in the global health security index released in 2021. Before the lockdown, about 5 million international travelers entered the kingdom to get medical procedures done. That’s over 600 million USD entering the country from medical tourism alone. And…
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Thailand News Today | Why you should only use THIS taxi in Thailand
A bit of a local insight that even I didn’t know, a famous Thai influencer recommends that people should only take taxis that display a green vacant light because they are registered with the Department of Land Transport and provide a safer service for passengers. The Thai influencer, Beam, who runs a Facebook page Beam’s Story (เรื่องของบีม), told her fans…
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Taxi fares to Increase in Thailand after 8 years | GMT
Taxi fares in Thailand to increase for the first time in 8 years. Thailand makes jet fuel from the nation’s used cooking oil. Full steam ahead for high-speed trains. All this and more on today’s Good Morning Thailand.All this and more on today’s Good Morning Thailand.
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Thailand News Today | Thailand launches 10-year visa program TODAY
Foreign experts, professionals, eligible high-net-worth individuals, and retirees can start applying today for Thailand’s new 10-year visa. An adviser to the Thai prime minister Chayothit Kritdakorn says the country has set a target of attracting about one million wealthy or talented foreigners over the next five years. The new O-X visa aims to eliminate the burden on professionals and…
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Thaiger Unfiltered
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Thailand News Today | Bangkok street food destination in top 10 “coolest streets in the world.”
One of Bangkok’s oldest streets has been named as one of the “coolest streets in the world.” London-based Time Out magazine named Yaowarat Road the eighth coolest street in the world after polling readers about post-pandemic life in their city. Over 20,000 people took part in the poll which asked readers to base their ranking on food, fun, culture,…
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Thailand News Today | “Tourism tax” to affect all non-Thais next year
Starting next year, foreigners entering Thailand by plane will have to pay an “entry fee” of 300 baht. The so-called “tourist tax” was originally intended for the start of this year, but was delayed to give Thailand’s tourism industry a chance to recover from the pandemic. The fee will be introduced “next year” – presumably January 1, 2023 –…
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Thailand Entry Fee Updates | GMT
TAT to add new ‘Monopoly: Chiang Mai Edition’ board game to Thailand series, healthy Siamese twins share teacher dream in Thailand, daily minimum wage to rise by 5% from Oct 1, and three local dishes are on the CNN list. All this and more on today’s Good Morning Thailand.
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Thailand News Today | Raped Thai actress further abused by police
A Thai actress sought the help of a celebrity lawyer after police repeatedly ignored her claims she had been drugged and raped by the nephew of a prominent politician. The actress, singer, and songwriter made public the alleged rapist contacted her via Instagram to talk about work. They agreed to meet at a shopping mall on August 9 but…
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Can foreigners own guns in Thailand?
This subject is explained and clarified by the head of the Firearms Business Operator Association of Thailand. Just so you know, the response may come as a shock to some people and will undoubtedly be welcome news to others. Find out more in this video!
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All you need to know about the current cannabis situation in Thailand | This is Thailand
All you need to know about the current cannabis situation in Thailand It has been over two months since Thailand legalized the cultivation and sale of cannabis for medical purposes. But there are still a lot of confusion on what you can and cannot do. Here we will explain to you what is the current cannabis situation in Thailand, but…
