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How to reduce out-of-pocket medical expenses in Thailand?
Managing medical expenses in Thailand is important as healthcare costs continue to rise. The country’s healthcare system includes both public and private options, but even with the Universal Coverage Scheme (UCS) for citizens, many still face high out-of-pocket medical expenses....
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Thailand News Today | Arrival quarantine waived for 5 countries, The new Thailand pass | Oct. 15
Thailand has decided it wants to waive arrival quarantine for 5 countries, The much-maligned certificate of entry is on its way out, set to replaced by the Thailand pass, a giant celebration marked the end of the 9 day annual Phuket Vegetarian Festival and Thailand is planning on throwing a massive extravaganza to celebrate the country’s reopening.
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Ridiculous COE, Long Airport Queue, Thai Hogans Heroes | Thaiger Bites | Ep. 39
Jay and Tim go through viewer comments from our Youtube shows and the Thaiger talk forum as we take a journey to Hogans Heroes.
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COE scrapped, Restrictions eased, No refund for delayed vaccines | Good Morning Thailand | Ep. 110
In today’s episode Jay and Tim talk about the COE being scrapped and replaced, the restrictions easing, celebrity celebration confirmation and no refunds for delayed Moderna vaccines.
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Thailand Top Stories | CCSA confirms the shortening of curfew hours from Oct 16 onwards | October 15
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 confirms the shortening of curfew hours from Oct 16 onwards, Moderna mRNA vaccines set to arrive in November, illicit pills seized in Sonkhla, Bali’s airport reopened for international tourists, Japan’s new PM dissolved the national parliament
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Thailand high season prices, Thaiger boy band, Pattaya ladyboys | Thaiger Bites | Ep. 38
Jay and Tim go through viewer comments from our Youtube shows and the Thaiger talk forum as we learn about patience.
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Thailand Top Stories | TAT suggests dropping the COE to boost tourism | October 14
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 suggests dropping the COE to boost tourism, Samut Prakan inmates sent to work in the industrial sector, Myanmar’s President testified that the military tried to force him to step down, Singapore’s needs a new foreign interference…
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Curfew to ease, Chiang Mai ready to open, Scrapping the C.O.E | Good Morning Thailand | Ep.109
In today’s episode Jay and Tim talk about further easing of the curfew and dark red zones, Chiang Mai governor saying that the province is ready to open despite a covid cluster and a possible scrapping of the C.O.E
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Thailand News Today | Tropical storm update, Thanathorn faces judgment | October 13
The Prime Minister’s announcement of a November 1st reopening has sparked mixed reactions from different sectors. Meanwhile, Phuket and Koh Samui said they’re easing entry restrictions for domestic arrivals, and authorities are warning, yet again, of another tropical storm.
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TAT plans big new year celebrations, Crackdown on street Racing | Good Morning Thailand | Ep.108
In today’s episode Jay and Tim talk about the TAT plan to celebrate New Years with big name celebrities. Thai police crackdown on motorbike street racing and former MP Thanathorn awaiting judgement.
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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…
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Thai announcements, Graphic violence, Vaccinated foreigners, COE | Thaiger Bites | Ep. 36
Jay and Tim go through viewer comments from our Youtube shows and the Thaiger talk forum as they go deep into the dark red zone!
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Thailand Top Stories | Quarantine like to be waived for vaccinated travellers on November 1 | October 12
Natty gives us a quick update on the national Covid-19 situation as well as the top headlines in Thailand and Southeast Asia: Quarantine like to be waived for vaccinated travellers from 10 countries, Alcohol ban likely to be lifted by December, Tham Luang cave complex will reopen on Friday, Indonesia to reopen borders to travellers from 18 countries, Vietnam workers…
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Thailand News Today | Tax on highly skilled foreigners lowered, Covid numbers rising | October 11
The Thai government is considering cutting the income tax rate for highly-skilled foreign workers. Meanwhile, Rural Doctors Society is questioning Thailand’s official Covid numbers, arguing that the number of daily new cases is going up, not down.
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Thailand Top Stories | Bangkok nightclub raided, Cambodia dogs sniff Covid | October 11
Thailand Top Stories | Bangkok nightclub raided, Cambodia dogs sniff Covid | October 11 | Caitlin gives us a quick update on the national Covid-19 situation as well as the top headlines in Thailand and Southeast Asia: Bangkok nightclub raided for a second time, Bangkok and 4 areas to reopen on November 1, Domestic flights to operate at full…
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Restrictions ease, Pfizer fake news, Prayut poll | Good Morning Thailand | Oct 11
Jay and Tim did Good Morning Thailand from Phuket Airport today, waiting for their flight. Today they talk about the new, relaxed conditions of travel to Phuket, the latest Prayut poll, Pfizer vaccine ‘fake news’ and Squid Games controversy.
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Thailand News Today | Off the red list, Chantaburi bans alcohol, Red Cross denies vaccine corruption
Thailand off the UK’s red list, Chantaburi bans alcohol, Red Cross denies corruption over Moderna vaccine, Thai Lion Air adds new, larger aircraft. Jett presents Thailand News Today. Have a great weekend! Please subscribe too 🙂
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Thailand off UK’s red list, Singapore plans “travel lane” with US | Thailand Top Stories | October 8
Thailand off UK’s red list, Singapore plans “travel lane” with US | Thailand Top Stories | October 8 | Caitlin gives us a quick update on the national Covid-19 situation as well as the top headlines in Thailand and Southeast Asia: Thailand off the UK’s red list, Guests evacuate quarantine hotel after fire, Riot police officer shot in the head…
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Pattaya post pandemic, Thailand off UK red list, 2 storms approaching | Good Morning Thailand | Ep.106
In today’s episode Jay and Tim talk about the future of Pattaya after the pandemic, the UK taking Thailand off the red list, 2 tropical storm approaching Thailand from Monday to Wednesday and the new TAT tourism figures.
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Thailand News Today | Thammasat University massacre, Thailand in UK red list | October 7
In today’s report, a lawyer-activist is calling for justice over the 1976 student massacre in Bangkok. The TAT is aiming to boost domestic tourism in lieu of international tourism.
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Booster shots and Vaccines, COE, E-cigarettes, Seinfeld | Thaiger Bites | Ep. 34
Jay and Tim go through viewer comments from our Youtube shows and the Thaiger talk forum as the e-cigarettes debate takes over.
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Phuket Vegetarian Festival kicks off, ASEAN talks on barring Myanmar from summit | Thailand Top Stories | October 7
Phuket Vegetarian Festival kicks off, ASEAN talks on barring Myanmar from summit | Thailand Top Stories | October 7 | Caitlin gives us a quick update on the national Covid-19 situation as well as the top headlines in Thailand and Southeast Asia: 45th anniversary of the 1976 massacre at Thammasat University, Phuket Vegetarian Festival kicks off, ASEAN discusses barring Myanmar…
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Thailand News Today| Legalizing e-cigarettes, Petition to end emergency decree, Vax donations| Oct 6
In today’s report, Thai activists are petitioning the Civil Court to abolish the government’s use of the emergency decree to crack down on freedom of expression. Meanwhile, Iceland and Germany have donated more vaccines to Thailand, and a debate ensues over whether to legalize e-cigarettes. Details on these stories and many more coming right up.
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Covid pills, Thai rain coats, Tourist tax, Tims love child | Thaiger Bites | Ep. 33
Jay and Tim go through viewer comments from our Youtube shows and the Thaiger talk forum and choose between the red or blue pill.
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Prayut welcomes PM nomination, Visa on Arrival for Sandbox | Thailand Top Stories | October 6
Prayut welcomes PM nomination, Visa on Arrival for Sandbox | Thailand Top Stories | October 6 | Caitlin gives us a quick update on the national Covid-19 situation as well as the top headlines in Thailand and Southeast Asia: Prayut welcomes nomination for prime minister, Phuket “Sandbox” to allow travellers to apply for “Visa on Arrival”, Monkeys rescued from smugglers…
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Thailand News Today | Joe Ferrari confiscated 400 luxury cars, Arrest over sex trafficking | Oct 5
In today’s report, Police say former cop and murder suspect Joe Ferrari was also involved in the confiscation of over 400 luxury cars. Meanwhile, a massage parlour boss has been arrested on charges of sex trafficking and child prostitution, and the Thailand is joining the queue to get its hands on a new Covid-19 treatment in pill form.
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Whining Tourist tax, Reverse parking, TAT stick | Thaiger Bites | Ep. 32
Jay and Tim go through viewer comments from our Youtube shows and the Thaiger talk forum and find a prick in the comments.
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Thailand floods update, New anti-viral Covid drug, Facebook outage | Good Morning Thailand | Ep. 103
In today’s episode Jay and Tim talk about Thailand opening to everyone in the world, a new anti viral covid 19 drug coming to Thailand, Floods update and Facebook not working.
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Thailand News Today | Pattaya prepares for re-opening, Moderna update | October 4
The Thai government has got rid of its list of “approved countries” and has opened up the sandbox programme to fully vaccinated visitors from anywhere in the world. Both the United States and the UK are cautioning their citizens against travel to Thailand, due to the high infection rate and low vaccination numbers. Pattaya is accelerating its rollout of Covid…
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American arrested on sex assault charges, Taxis get apps | Thailand Top Stories | Oct 4
Caitlin gives us a quick update on the national Covid-19 situation as well as the top headlines in Thailand and Southeast Asia: American man arrested in Bangkok for allegedly raping and beating a Thai masseuse, Taxi hailing apps approved by Transport Ministry, Two Phuket resorts face legal action over alleged illegal land ownership, Singapore cruise lines prepare for a more…
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Chiang Mai Re-opening, New tourist tax, Army spends locally | Good Morning Thailand | Ep. 102
In today’s episode Jay and Tim talk about Chiang mai opening to domestic and international tourists, the new 500 BHT tax for tourist starting next year, Pandora papers and the Thai army wants to spend locally.