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Top 10 yummy central Thai dishes!! | This is Thailand
So I’ve received requests to recommend Thai food from the central region. There are a variety of dishes in the central area of Thailand since the center is the main connecting area to other regions and it also hosts the capital city where the king and his royal family live. So, there is plenty of culture and history in…
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Goodbye masks & Monkeypox reality check | GMT
Tim goes solo this morning with Jay and Natty on assignment. Monkey Pox is in the news, a lot of it unnecessary headlines. We want your thoughts on the matter as we go through a few Monkeypox facts. Masks in Thailand may be on the way out after the public health department even put a date on a possible reversal…
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Thailand News Today | Thailand to develop and launch monkeypox Test
Representatives of various NGOs have gathered at the UN headquarters in Bangkok to oppose a draft law that would give the Thai government more control over public gatherings and be able to monitor the financial transactions of NGOs. The NGOs say the law will be used as a weapon against freedom of expression. According to the Bangkok Post, the…
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Bars and Nightlife to “Officially” Re-open in Thailand | GMT
Thailand’s CCSA meeting agreed to officially reopen the entertainment venues in the Green and Blue provinces. TAT targeting 50% occupancy rate for hotels. Thailand introduces strict screening for arrivals from countries with monkeypox. Thai Airways to auction off Boeing 737-400 Airframe via Facebook Live. All this and more on todays Good Morning Thailand
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Is now the best time to invest in Thailand due to the weak Baht | GMT
Is now the best time to invest in Thailand? what are the pros and cons of a weaker Baht? Asia’s largest water park, Bangkok governor election winner and Do Thai teachers and institutions abuse their power? All this and more on today’s Good Morning Thailand.
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5 Underrated Apps to Download when in Thailand | This is Thailand
If you are planning on living in Thailand for a long time, or are currently living in the land of smiles right now and are looking for some fantastic discounts, then this clip is for you. In this clip, I’ll be revealing the top 5 underrated apps that you might want to consider downloading if you plan on living in…
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Thailand News Today | Thailand to target “wealthy foreign tourists”
Thailand’s deputy health minister is hoping to see an end to Covid-19 by the end of this year, despite the risk of new variants. Satit Pitutecha made his prediction yesterday, saying Thailand is proceeding with its plan to declare the virus endemic. The World Health Organisation has yet to make any recommendation on according the virus endemic status. Satit…
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Spicy Pork Bone Soup Eating Challenge | This is Thailand
Nan will be doing an eating challenge for you all! It is a big oversized dish called “Leng Sab” from “Tiew Maekhlong” restaurant. This Spicy Pork Bone soup is extremely spicy but absolutely delicious. Let’s see if Nan can complete the eating challenge or not.
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Thailand News Today | Nok Air’s latest investment failure is costing the airline millions
Thailand’s Covid situation is continually improving and is expected to be declared an endemic disease more than half a month earlier than expected. According to the Ministry of Public Health, his office originally planned to declare Covid an an endemic disease on July 1 this year. Yesterday, the ministry’s Permanent Secretary Kiatiphum Wongrajit announced that Thailand now plans to…
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“Don’t drink and vote” Alcohol ban this weekend | GMT
Following Thailand’s alcohol ban for the Buddhist holiday of Visakha Bucha Day, Pattaya and Bangkok dwellers can prepare for yet another alcohol ban coming just a week later! A popular Facebook page has posted a video and photos this week of black, dirty water flowing into Phuket Kamala Beach on the island’s west coast. Thailand’s public prosecution committee unanimously agreed…
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Thailand News Today | Crashed China eastern flight possible “intentional nosedive”
Black box data on crashed China Eastern 737 suggests possible “intentional nosedive” Investigators are now examining further if the crash of China Eastern Airlines 737-800 on March 21 was indeed due to “intentional action on the flight deck”. The early reports say that there is, so far, no evidence of a technical malfunction. The Wall Street Journal reported this week…
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Thailand to welcome one millionth tourist & Russell Crowe Returns | GMT
Thailand expects its one millionth foreign tourist this year to arrive by the end of May. Russell Crowe and six other celebrities will ask questions to seven Bangkok governor candidates live on TV. Schools back for summer as students ride elephants to school. All this and more on todays Good Morning Thailand
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Thai Coconut Milk Desserts U shouldn’t miss!! | This is Thailand
As you know, Thailand has a variety of foods and one popular ingredient in particular that Thais love to use in their dishes is coconut milk. In the last video, I recommended northern dishes you should try. And today, I’ll be recommending you eight Thai desserts which consist of coconut milk. So, If you love the creamy taste of…
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Will all restrictions be lifted in Thailand this week? | GMT
Covid numbers plummet but restrictions remain in Thailand. What will the CCSA decide this Friday? The Problem with homelessness in Bangkok. More Thai national parks close. Are there too many elephants in Thailand? All this and more on todays Good Morning Thailand.
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Thailand News Today | Thai parents fear vaccine side effects on children
A German woman who had been missing for 7 days, has now been found. 75 year old tourist Barbara Elisabeth Monika Glag Lange was found safe in the สิรินาถ National Park along the northern west coast of Phuket. Last week it was reported that the lady had headed off for a morning walk from her hotel in Mai Khao. From…
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Phuket Night Life Entertainment | Bangla Walking Street is Busier Than Ever
Phuket night life is now busier than it has ever been in the last 2 years. There is a loud buzz along the street and tourists have flooded the ‘restaurants’ in Soi Bangla walking street. Everything seems to be back to normal from the last time we visited Phuket including the obnoxiously loud music, the neon lights, mass amount of…
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Can your Embassy protect you from the local police in Thailand?
To what extent can your embassy save you from local authorities in a foreign country? How much power do they have and can you rely on them to protect you? Tim newton sits with Ben hart from Integrity Legal to answer all your questions in Part 2 of the role of embassies in a foreign country.
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Travel benefits, Sex Tourism & Smart Visas | Thaiger Bites
Jay and Tim go through your messages, comments and feedback from Youtube, Facebook, Instagram and the Thaiger Talk forum on the website.
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Thailand News Today | Wonder Space Pattaya to host ‘The Carnival’
Yesterday, the Minister has announced that 3 types of cannabis oil have been added to Thailand’s National List of Essential Medicines, or NLEM. Now that cannabis is listed as an “essential medicine”, government hospitals may freely prescribe cannabis extract oil to patients in selected circumstances, according to Thailand’s Government Pharmaceutical Organisation, the GPO. The first type of cannabis oil contains…
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7 popular Thai northern dishes you cant miss! | This is Thailand
Here in Thailand, there are a variety of foods. Every region has its own unique dishes. There are 4 main cuisines in Thailand, which are the north, northeast, middle, and south. So today, I will show you seven popular northern dishes which you should try once in your lifetime!! “Hors D’oeuvres Muang” It…
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Thailand News Today I Still no idea what “endemic” in Thailand means
As the west holds concerts in packed stadiums without masks, here in Thailand we still have no idea what endemic means for us. According to Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, the National Communicable Diseases Committee has STARTED talking about post-pandemic measures when the coronavirus is declared endemic in Thailand, and whether travellers should still wear face masks. Speaking to Thai…
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The Largest Water Park in Asia | This is Thailand
More than just a water park, the Andamanda Phuket will be the largest leisure and entertainment destination in Phuket covering 58 rai or 9.3 hectares of land, comprising a wide range of recreational components, including a Thai heritage-themed water park with five separate zones – the coral world, the pearl palace, emerald forest, great andaman Bay and Naga jungle, plus…
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Getting Ready to Open Thailand Night Life | GMT
A tropical cyclone, Thailand getting ready to open its night life, fortune telling tarantulas and prioritising the public needs. All this and more on todays Good Morning Thailand.
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Thailand News Today | New “digital nomad” visa gets cheaper
Thailand’s Cabinet has agreed to reduce the Long Term Resident visa fee by 50% to attract highly skilled foreigners into the kingdom. The fee for the LTR visa, which allows you to stay in Thailand for 10 years, has been reduced from ฿100,000 to ฿50,000. Changes to the visa requirements could make the lucrative “digital nomad” lifestyle a more realistic…
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Thai Minister wants to ban Facebook, Youtube and Twitter | GMT
the Minister of Digital Economy and Society, has asked the court to ban access to 42 websites including YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook. Thailand government will most likely keep the diesel cap. Phuket eyes 1m arrivals in Q4. Airport mishaps and crazy cults in Thailand. All this and more on todays Good Morining Thailand.
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Thailand News Today | Thai military triggered by Lazada ad
Following yesterday’s report that Lazada was banned from entering Royal Thai Army bases, now the Royal Thai Navy and Air Force have also joined the boycott, stating that a zero-tolerance policy “will be considered” as they claim Lazada ads “could drag Thai society down”. The boycotting of Lazada has emerged from an ad campaign launched last week on TikTok, which has…
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Thailand’s Sex Industry – A Brief History
Thailand is well known and famous for many things. Food, massages, beaches and friendly smiles… but there is one thing that is either commonly joked about or remains hush hush locally. It’s the country’s sex workers and red light districts. There is a fair share of travellers who visit Thailand specifically because they want to experience this ‘vibrant’ side of…
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Thailand News Update | Thailand’s Covid-19 alert level has decreased
The Ministry of Public Health is bringing joy to everyone’s ears with their latest announcement that Thailand’s Covid-19 alert level has decreased from Level 4 to Level 3 nationwide. Whether Thailand is ready to declare Covid-19 as endemic will depend on vaccination rates, according to the ministry. Director-General of the Disease Control Department Opas Kankawinpong said Level 3 means Thai…
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Thailand News Today | Nightlife venues submit a proposal to reopen on June 1
According to a Bangkok Post report, the proposal is one of several being submitted to PM Prayut Chan-o-cha today. Sa-nga from the association of Khao San Road business operators says the proposals are being put forward by over 10 associations representing nightlife and tourism operators in Bangkok and beyond. It’s understood the proposals are expected to go before the CCSA…
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Dying in Thailand as a Foreigner Part 2: Your Questions Answered
What happens to the body after death? How much does it cost to prepare a will? Who should you leave your will with? Tim newton sits with Ben hart from Integrity Legal to answer all your questions in Part 2 of ‘Dying in Thailand as a Foreigner’. Follow Benjamin Hart and his youtube channel Integrity Legal Thailand: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO6aDpt9xRwgueZvwIsBpWg
