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Thailand News Today | US consulate in Chiang Mai denies covert military activities
The US denies allegations that a new American consulate in Chiang Mai is supplying weapons to rebel groups in neighbouring countries and is being used for covert military operations. A local Thai group wrote an open letter requesting US President Joe Biden to rethink the purpose of the consulate, which is scheduled to be completed by the end of…
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Why is “Rape Culture” normalised in Thai society | This is Thailand
Thai society has a real problem. Sexual assault and harassment is very common in Thailand. Although there are serious campaigns, social movements or increased legal penalties regarding this crimes. The number of cases of sexual assault or harassment never tends to reduce. Thai society has a problem with Rape culture and Victim Blaming. Today we will try to find out…
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Thailand News Update | Thailand Pass Updates & Costs increase in Thailand
The updated Thailand Pass online registration system is now accepting applications for the new test-free entry. It opened just after midnight, today. From 1st May 2022, travellers arriving in Thailand by air will be subject to much-simplified entry measures… Fully Vaccinated Travellers only need to upload the following documents: A Passport Certificate of vaccination And Proof of insurance , now…
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Thailand Pass now open for test-free applications | GMT
The 300-baht tourism fee is scheduled to begin being collected in the 3rd quarter of the year. Thailand Pass is now open for test-free applications as May the 1st will have easing of restrictions in Thailand. The BTS urges passengers not to cross their legs while sitting. Fight club in Thailand and price hike for Mama Noodles. All this and…
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Thailand News Update | Trucker protests return & Thailand Pass to End?
The cancellation of Thailand Pass registration could take place as early as June 1, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry. With Thailand Pass gone tourists would go back to using their TM6 immigration arrival forms for vaccine declaration. Earlier projected dates of July 1 to drop the much-debated Thailand Pass could happen a month earlier if the CCSA accept…
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Thailand Pass to be dropped on June 1 | GMT
The Tourism and sports ministry has said that the cancellation of Thailand Pass registration is expected to take place on June 1. Controversy surrounding a famous Youtuber catching hermit crabs and ministers promoting cancel culture. Truck drivers rally, Postal prices increase but nothing will stop Justin Bieber from coming to Thailand. All this and more on todays Good Morning Thailand.
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Thailand News Today | Pattaya Walking Street Bans Cars Again
Starting today’s news with Samui. . . the island is eyeing European tourists after the Thai government confirmed the Test & Go entry program is being ditched from the end of April. On Koh Samui, the Tourism Authority of Thailand has met with local tourism associations, as well as over 30 leading European travel agencies. The get-together was to showcase…
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How to retire in Thailand | This is Thailand
Foreigners who are over the age of 50 and want to retire to Thailand are eligible to apply for a Thai ‘Retirement Visa’, the nickname applied to a series of visas that will allow you to stay in Thailand for periods if you’re over 50 years old. What types of Visas are available? Who is Eligible?, What Documents do you…
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Rise in prices & Promoting Thailand to the world | Good Morning Thailand
The Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Commerce has responded to the policy to promote Thailand’s ‘soft power. Are prices going to soar in Thailand after the removal of the diesel cap. Police have come to the conclusion of the controversial death of Thai superstar Tangmo. All this and more on todays Good Morning Thailand.
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Thailand News Today | Thai Covid Insurance Companies Go Bust
Former Democrat Party deputy leader Prinn Panitchpakdi handed himself over to police at Phetchaburi Police Station today at around 9 am to “acknowledge” another complaint of sexual harassment filed against him. At 9 am today, 45 year old Prinn handed himself over to Phetchaburi Police Station to be questioned by superintendent Pol. Col. Wanchai Khaoram. Prinn turned himself in to…
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Sarong Thai Snack or Fabric? | This is Thailand
Throughout history, one fashion piece has existed in some form | or other across the diverse cultures of Southeast Asia. It is the “Sarong”
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Thailand News Update | Thailand tourism to increase after May 1st
Nearly a hundred Patong bar owners and staff gathered at Patong Bay Hill Resort in Phuket to protest the recent “extension” of official alcohol sales to midnight. The group says the operating hours of the entertainment zone in Phuket and Pattaya shouldn’t just officially be extended to midnight, but to 4 am. They also demanded the government stop calling them “restaurants”… under…
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A car bomb exploded over the weekend | Thailand News Today
Starting off the news today with some updates on the case of The crowd control police officer who killed an ophthalmologist with his motorbike at a zebra crossing in Bangkok in January. ….he has now been sentenced to prison today. The officer will serve a 1 year and 15 day prison sentence and pay a 4,000 baht fine. He has…
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What is Anzac Day? Dawn service for Anzac Day at Hellfire Pass in Thailand
Today is the most solemn day in the calendar for Australians and New Zealanders. It’s called Anzac Day. ANZAC stands for the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. Specifically, the day remembers a dark day in military history when, mostly, Australian and New Zealand soldiers landed at a beach in Turkey, called Gallipoli, in 1915. It was part of an…
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Thailand News Update | Pattaya officials concerned about ‘Happy water’ in Pattaya
Last month, Thailand’s exports surged at an unexpectedly high rate, jumping by 19.5 percent when compared to the same time last year. Gold exports in March were 11 times HIGHER than last year, while shipments of hard disk drives rose 68 percent year-on-year. Passenger car exports increased 14 percent. Another product in Thailand, mango, also saw a surge in exports…
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Is Thailand Tourism going to Boom or Bust? | GMT
Thailand Pass Updates – Tourists can apply for the pass starting 29th April. Tourist arrivals to Thailand have surged during the first quarter of 2022. Anzac Day and Thailands soft power is sweet. All this and more coming up on todays Good Morning Thailand
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Thailand Drops All Pre and On-Arrival Testing | Weekend Update
There will be no more Test & Go or Sandbox programs, and there’s now more options for unvaccinated travellers. How have people reacted to the easing of restrictions? All these updates on more on our new segment ‘Weekend Update’. Full details on the changes to the Thailand Pass: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/tourism/thailand-drops-all-pre-and-on-arrival-testing-banks-on-a-tourist-surge-after-may-1 Are you fully vaccinated? What vaccinations are approved and who needs…
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The Ultimate Blind Taste Test | Cheese Edition
Join Natty & Jay for a quick sit down at Vivin Grocery & Bistro in Ekkamai to try 9 locally produced cheeses.
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No PCR Tests, Restrictions Eased & End of Thailand Pass? | 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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No PCR Tests, Restrictions eased & End of Thailand Pass? | 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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BREAKING: Big Thailand Pass changes
Tim will talk about Big Thailand Pass changes that Thailand drops PCR test on arrival, no SHA hotel, ATK test ‘optional’.
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Fate of Thailand Pass decided today | GMT
The CCSA in Thailand meets today to decide the fate of the Thailand Pass. Koh Phang-ngan has a lot more potential than just being the next Ibiza. A lost cat owner finds a very innovative way to find her cat and you can now experience hot air balloons in Thailand. All this and more on todays Good Morning Thailand.
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Thailand News Today | Political activist found dead in Isan Region in Thailand
The Ministry of Public Health reports that Thailand will receive 2 hundred thousand Covovax vaccines from India today. Public Health Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, will be on call to receive the vaccine delivery personally. The Director-General of the Disease Control Department, Dr. Opas Kankawinpong says that the Covovax vaccines were donated by the QUAD, or the countries that agreed on Quadrilateral…
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The top 6 Bangkok Governor’s Policies and why we should care | This is Thailand
You’ve seen their signs on paveways, on telephone poles, and even lying around randomly? Who are these people? What are they campaigning for? And what are their faces doing on big boards? Find out all about that in This is Thailand.
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Thailand News Today | Missing Expat found in Psychiatric ward in Thailand
In September, the new Yellow Line monorail train will begin testing between Lat Phrao and Samrong and the Pink Line monorail train will begin testing between Min Buri and Khae Rai. The Yellow Line is 92 percent completed, while the Pink Line is a step behind at 86 percent. Thailand’s Mass Rapid Transit Authority controls the monorail/Skytrain services (MRTA). The…
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Mango sticky rice of death? | This is Thailand
Mango sticky rice or Khao Niao Mamuang is a traditional Thai dessert and Did you know the word “Mango Sticky rice” was slang in Thai, meaning “to be murdered!!”?
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Good Morning Thailand | Thailand pass, Misbehaving foreigners & Solar Power
Is the arrival PCR test for the Thailand pass test & go going to be scrapped? A Japanese women sprays water at people and flaunts not wearing masks in her TikTok videos which has caused a lot of criticism online and a man in Isaan takes advantage of Solar Power to reduce his electricity bills from 4000 BHT to 44…
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Thailand News Today | More women accuse politician in major sex scandal
3 more women have broken their silence, adding to claims of one of the largest sex scandals in Thailand involving a senior politician. On Monday, another three women filed complaints with police against former Democrat deputy leader ปริญญ์ พานิชภักดิ์, for a total of eight women who have officially accused him of sexual misconduct. Lawyer Sittra escorted the three women to…
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Thailand endemic on track | Good Morning Thailand
The Public Health Ministry is reportedly stockpiling medical supplies to ensure the country’s readiness to handle rising Covid-19 cases after the Songkran festival. It is also however keeping to its original schedule of declaring Covid-19 as endemic on July 1. Mango sticky rice as a cultural heritage item, Minister in a lot of trouble with allegations from several women and…
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Thailand News Today | Academic says Omicron may have already peaked
Last week, as some Thai doctors were having fun predicting a ‘doomsday’ scenario with up to 100,000 new Covid infections per day post-Songkran, one academic just had to kill the party by citing..whoops… “real data”, that indicates Omicron may have already peaked in Thailand. In a Facebook post over the weekend, a science lecturer from Chulalongkorn University Jessada referred to…
