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Long-term life in Thailand? 5 reasons private health insurance pays off in the long run
Thailand is a great place for expats and retirees, offering a warm climate, affordable living, and rich culture. However, healthcare can be tricky for foreigners since they aren’t eligible for public health coverage, and private care can be expensive. Private...
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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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Thailand News Today | Bangkok unanimously elected civilian governor
In Bangkok’s first governor election in eight years, independent candidate Chatchat won the vote by a landslide and broke the record for the highest number of votes ever in a Bangkok gubernatorial election, much to the dismay of the incumbent military government. Of the 4.3 million people eligible to vote, a total of 2.6 million people voted yesterday. Over 50%…
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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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CCSA meeting today to officially reopen bars? | GMT
The ministry’s proposal to the CCSA involves the revised zoning of Covid-19 hit provinces. Thailand targets UK, India, Germany for Tourism. Thai AirAsia X bankrupt and Russel Crowe takes part in the Bangkok Governor elections. All this and more on todays Good Morning Thailand.
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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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Thailand News Today | Tourism surge on Phuket and Koh Samui
The country is still under an emergency decree which will last at least until the end of this month, and could be extended again for another 2 months, as it has since April 2020. The emergency decree bypasses all Covid-related matters and budget from the Thai parliament, with the CCSA, chaired by the prime minister, meeting every 2 weeks…
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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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Getting Goosebumps in Bangkok | GMT
The 4 day long weekend – was it good for Thai tourism? Keeping up with the Royal Gazette, “Thailand Goosebumps Festival” – Thailand’s first spiritual culture festival in Thailand. Are vending machines going to replace 7-11 in Thailand? All this and more on todays Good Morning Thailand.
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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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Welcome to Thailand’s Endemic Sandbox | GMT
The Bikini Beach Race to take place in Pattaya this October. An endemic Sandbox has been proposed where nightspots and entertainment would re-open. Thailand is open for business as per the PM. All this and more on todays Good Morning Thailand.
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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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Thailand News Update | Phuket targets 1 million tourists for last quarter
Phuket is gearing up plans to attract 3.5 million international tourist arrivals by the fourth quarter of this year. President of the Phuket Tourist Association, ภูมิกิตติ รักแต่งาม, said foreign arrivals have increased to 3,000-5,000 per day since May 1st, compared with 400-500 per day during the sandbox period and 2,500 per day under the “Test & Go” scheme, following the…
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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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Bad Students, Watching Porn & Lazada Gate | GMT
A school in Thailand has introduced strict, conservative guidelines that will deduct points off students for not following the school rules. Where does Thailand rank amongst the countries that watch the most amount of Porn? The Royal Thai Army is boycotting Lazada in the latest reaction following an advertisement deemed offensive to Thailand’s monarchy. Marcos Jr returns family to Philippines…
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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
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Thailand News Update | Police discuss closing times for Tourist Hotspots
The Election Commission is holding a public campaign today at City hall urging all Bangkok residents to vote during this years Bangkok’s election on May 22nd. Trucks with loudspeakers will drive through all 50 of Bangkok’s districts. Speakers will urge people to exercise their voting rights, as this is the first governor election in 9 years. ——Candidates registered at City Hall…