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  • Intentionally catching Omicron is a really stupid idea | GMT

    Intentionally catching Omicron is a really stupid idea | GMT

    Partygoers at the full moon party in Koh Phangan are flaunting their positive covid 19 test results, The Thai cabinet has approved the purchase of 4 fighter jets and many complaints as the government decides on adding a 300 BHT tourist tax. All coming up on todays Good Morning Thailand with Jay and Tim

  • Thailand News Today | High demand for sandbox entry into Thailand

    Thailand News Today | High demand for sandbox entry into Thailand

    In today’s news, Phuket is proving popular with foreign tourists, social media uncovers the aftermath of the Full Moon party, and a survey reveals the pandemic is taking a big toll on mental health. All this is coming up in today’s program. You’re watching Thailand News Today, bringing you the latest headlines in Thailand and beyond. And in today’s news. …

  • Thailand News Update | Thais are suffering from stress & Sandbox update

    Thailand News Update | Thais are suffering from stress & Sandbox update

    Many Thais are suffering from stress, depression and burnout, putting themselves at risk of committing suicide in the wake of nearly 2 years of Thailand’s Covid response.The Director-general of the Department of Mental Health has completed a comprehensive online survey and assessment of the mental health of more than 2.5 million people.Some of the headline findings… 8.4% or respondents say…

  • Bars, Raids and Sandboxes… Today in Thailand | GMT

    Bars, Raids and Sandboxes… Today in Thailand | GMT

    Night life still seems to be continuing on in parts of Thailand. In Pattaya there were raids and people arrested. In Phuket the night life seems to be going on untouched. Police are raiding and catching people breaking the law, the sandbox is making more and more improvements. Find out all the latest news in Thailand today on Good Morning…

  • Thailand News Update | New Sandboxes open today

    Thailand News Update | New Sandboxes open today

    New cases of Covid-19 could leap over 20,000 a day by the end of the month unless precautions are taken seriously, that’s straight from the mouth of the CCSA spokesperson yesterday.She said that the current situation corresponds with earlier modelling by the Public Health Ministry that daily cases may surge past 20,000 by the end of this month, and even…

  • What is life like in Thailand right now? | GMT

    What is life like in Thailand right now? | GMT

    What is life like in Thailand right now in this pandemic era? Thailand has suffered like most countries due to the pandemic, but what is life really like when you arrive and live in Thailand? How is business, tourism, lifestyle and entertainment like? We also look at the current Omicron situation in Thailand and how it differs to the rest…

  • Thailand News Today | Test & Go update, ‘Ghost ship’ found sinking in Thai gulf

    Thailand News Today | Test & Go update, ‘Ghost ship’ found sinking in Thai gulf

    In today’s news, yet another update on the Test & Go cutoff date, a “ghost ship” was spotted in the Gulf of Thailand, and man drives into a pond while looking at his GPS. All this is coming up in today’s program. You’re watching Thailand News Today, bringing you the latest headlines in Thailand and beyond. And in case you…

  • Thailand News Update | Test & Go, Sandboxes and Blue Zones?

    Thailand News Update | Test & Go, Sandboxes and Blue Zones?

    Last Friday’s announced new Covid-19 restrictions and regulations were passed into law yesterday and enacted in the Royal Gazette. The Test & Go program, that allowed people to enter without quarantine, requiring only a short wait while their PCR test results came back, has been suspended indefinitely since December 22. So new applications for Test & Go into Thailand are not…

  • How do you get permanent residency in Thailand?

    How do you get permanent residency in Thailand?

    What is the point of getting permanent residency in Thailand? What are the benefits of having such a document? What are the things you can and can’t do? What is the criteria for being able to apply for a PR? Find out more in todays episode where Tim sits down with Benjamin Hart from Integrity Legal to talk about the…

  • Thailand Pass, Punishing the government, Firing Jay | Thaiger Bites

    Thailand Pass, Punishing the government, Firing Jay | Thaiger Bites

    Jay and Tim go through your messages, comments and feedback from Youtube, Facebook, Instagram and the Thaiger Talk forum on the website. Thaiger Bites, Ep.81

  • Thailand News Today | Test & Go closed Indefinitely & Sandbox destinations added

    Thailand News Today | Test & Go closed Indefinitely & Sandbox destinations added

    In today’s news, the government has finally announced the office deadline for arriving under the Test & Go program. Meanwhile, more destinations are added to the Sandbox scheme. That’s all coming up in today’s program.You’re watching Thailand News Today, bringing you the latest headlines in Thailand and beyond. Let’s start with the bad news first, Registration for Thailand’s Test &…

  • Thailand News Update | Meeting today about Thailand Pass and local restriction updates

    Thailand News Update | Meeting today about Thailand Pass and local restriction updates

    So we start Friday with a focus on this afternoon’s CCSA meeting. Apart from confirming the further postponement of the Test and Go program and a possible sunset date for existing Thailand passes, it looks likely that there will be some new restrictions coming down from the meeting.Here are some of the matters being discussed in the media following quotes…

  • Thailand News Today | Is the tourist high season over already?

    Thailand News Today | Is the tourist high season over already?

    In today’s news, Thailand’s public Health Ministry gives its proposed cut off date for travellers that were approved for the Thailand pass, although no official decision has been announced yet. And with the suspension of Test & Go are we bidding an early farewell to the high season? All this coming up in today’s program. You’re watching Thailand News Today,…

  • Thailand News update | Travellers rushing to get into Thailand & mass tourist cancellations

    Thailand News update | Travellers rushing to get into Thailand & mass tourist cancellations

    Cancellations are now starting to mount up for many tourism operators and hotels around the country as the extended suspension of the Test & Go program is starting to frame the situation for the remainder of what’s left for the high season.Pongsakorn Ketprapakorn, the president of the Tourism Council of Phangnga, told the Bangkok Post that around 60% of bookings…

  • Thailand pass suspension causes mass cancellations | GMT

    Thailand pass suspension causes mass cancellations | GMT

    The Thailand pass suspension has caused mass cancellations for hotels in the tourist cities of Thailand. Despite a spike in Omicron covid 19 infection numbers, Phuket governor has said that the city will remain open to tourists. Soi nana and its bars are opening a covid free zone and our last story has left people of thong lo, Sleepless in…

  • Thailand News Today | No plans to resume the Test & Go scheme

    Thailand News Today | No plans to resume the Test & Go scheme

    The government currently has no plans to resume the Test & Go scheme. Thailand’s Health Minister says the re-opening of nightlife venues should be postponed given the number of businesses that failed to implement disease prevention measures. Phuket hotel operators have come up with a solution for asymptomatic guests who test positive for the Omicron variant but refuse to be…

  • Test & Go suspension continues & Govt pushes nightclub re-opening delay | GMT

    Test & Go suspension continues & Govt pushes nightclub re-opening delay | GMT

    Test and Go scheme suspension allowing exemption form quarantine for tourists coming to Thailand is set to continue, the government is pushing for night club re-opening to be postponed around the country, A Russian women is attacked at a tourist attraction and Monks can enjoy new years too.

  • Thailand News Today | Thai Officials Insist On More Restrictions

    Thailand News Today | Thai Officials Insist On More Restrictions

    Thai officials continue to insist on more restrictions over a variant that is proving to be quite mild. Meanwhile, a former boxer is murdered and a Buddhist monk gets lit on whisky during New Year’s Day.

  • Thailand News Update | Proposal to extend T&G postponement & New Chon Buri rules

    Thailand News Update | Proposal to extend T&G postponement & New Chon Buri rules

    Public health minister says… in the interests of health and safety, we have decided to delay the Test & Go scheme further. Proposal to go to CCSA. In Phuket, the local Public Health Office is urging tourism and business operators to strictly comply with all disease control measures, in particularly the regular use of rapid antigen test kits. The situation…

  • Test & Go scheme to remain suspended & Phuket covid spike | GMT

    Test & Go scheme to remain suspended & Phuket covid spike | GMT

    Test & Go scheme is has already been proposed to last until the end of the month due to a high rise in Omicron infections in Thailand. Phuket has urged caution to everyone over covid infections spike and other news from all across Thailand in todays good morning Thailand with Jay and Natty

  • Thailand News Update | Omicron variant spreading rapidly in Thailand

    Thailand News Update | Omicron variant spreading rapidly in Thailand

    Omicron infections in Thailand have now reached 740 cases across 33 provinces. The government’s road accident prevention campaign, known as the 7 Dangerous Days Campaign, officially kicked off yesterday and will last until January 4th. Plans for a one-time cash payout to aid registered nightlife workers made unemployed by Thailand’s Covid restrictions are coming to fruition with the first round…

  • Thailand Omicron infections rapidly rise & payouts for nightlife workers | GMT

    Thailand Omicron infections rapidly rise & payouts for nightlife workers | GMT

    Omicron is on the rise in Thailand as infections rise across the country, registered sex workers are getting a 5000 BHT payout, Chantaburi is having a diarrhoea crisis and more of Thailands famous safety tips. All coming up on todays Good Morning Thailand with Jay and Natty.

  • Thailand News Today | Possible added restrictions & Full Moon Party goes ahead

    Thailand News Today | Possible added restrictions & Full Moon Party goes ahead

    The Public Health Ministry says that despite early studies showing Omicron may result in milder illness. With New Year’s fast approaching and fears of restrictions hampering the all-out party festivities, Koh Phangan officials have put out a release announcing the rules and restrictions for the famous Full Moon Party New Year’s Countdown. Chiang Mai health officials are ordering hoteliers to…

  • How is the work culture for women in Thailand? | Ask the Girls (Pt. 1)

    How is the work culture for women in Thailand? | Ask the Girls (Pt. 1)

    What do women think about equal rights and opportunities at the workplace? How does their country differ from Thailand? Are women supportive of other women at the work place? Join Natty as she ask’s the girls.

  • Work from home encouraged in Thailand & Electric motorbike taxi’s | GMT

    Work from home encouraged in Thailand & Electric motorbike taxi’s | GMT

    The government officials in Thailand are to start working from home starting this new years. The health ministry has also come out to stay that online learning in schools might also be a possibility. Thailand is looking into electric motorbikes as a future alternative for motorbike usage in the country and taxi’s. All this coming up on todays good morning…

  • Thailand News Today | Omicron slows down Thailands tourism for this new year

    Thailand News Today | Omicron slows down Thailands tourism for this new year

    Thailand is preparing for a potential outbreak of the Omicron Covid-19 variant, —with plans to revive the home isolation programme. The normally optimistic Tourism Authority of Thailand is feeling slightly more downbeat amid concerns about a potential Omicron outbreak. The southern island of Phuket is getting ready to welcome renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, who will help to ring in…

  • Does Thailand recognise legal gay marriage from other countries?

    Does Thailand recognise legal gay marriage from other countries?

    Does Thailand care about civil partnerships or gay marriage? Does Thailand recognise legal gay marriage from other countries? When will parliament implement changes? Tim sits down with Benjamin Hart from Integrity Legal to talk about Civil Partnerships in Thailand.

  • Thailand News Update | No cutoff for approved entry schemes & TUI flights to Phuket

    Thailand News Update | No cutoff for approved entry schemes & TUI flights to Phuket

    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that there will be no travel cutoff date for travelers approved to enter Thailand under the Test & Go or Sandbox entry schemes. Well, at least for now, although the test and go, and Sandbox, entry programs will be reviewed on January 4. Following the cancellation of Thailand’s “Test & Go” tourist scheme,…

  • Thailand News Today | Worst case Omicron scenario & Tsunami prep dangers

    Thailand News Today | Worst case Omicron scenario & Tsunami prep dangers

    Following the discovery of more cases of the Omicron Covid-19 variant in Thailand, the Public Health Ministry says it will outline worst-case scenarios in a statement expected tomorrow. 17 years after the Boxing Day tsunami devastated Thailand’s Andaman coast, the country remains unprepared for a repeat performance. A body of a foreign man, police estimate to be around 50 years…

  • Thailand News Update | Covid flight risks & Forced labour in Thai prisons

    Thailand News Update | Covid flight risks & Forced labour in Thai prisons

    Thai Department of Corrections denies brutal portrait of forced labour, violence, and coercion in Thailand’s prison system. 37 percent of Thais support no political party and believe there is no suitable leader for the role of prime minister. CCSA is warning that the chances of catching Covid-19 on flights has increased because of the more transmissible new Omicron variant. Health…