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  • Thailand News Today | Visa amnesty, sealing Burmese border, Thai airways creditors | September 24

    Thailand News Today | Visa amnesty, sealing Burmese border, Thai airways creditors | September 24

    Latest update for September 26 deadline of visa amnesty. Deadline set for THAI creditors A date has now been set for creditors to recover their money from Thai Airways. Applications for debt repayment through corporate bonds started yesterday. Applications filed by private individuals are being received at the Securities and Exchange Commission office in Bangkok. The deadline for applications is…

  • Thailand News Today | Surachet sues, The Nude Panda | September 23

    Thailand News Today | Surachet sues, The Nude Panda | September 23

    Daily TV News from The Thaiger Former immigration chief, “Big Joke” suing Thai PM over transfer The former head of Thai Immigration, and poster boy for Thai officialdom, Surachet Hakparn, is taking legal action against Thai PM Prayut Chan-o-cha, after the PM had him unceremoniously transferred to an inactive post last year.  Surachet, commonly known by the nickname “Big Joke”,…

  • Thailand News Today | Protesters face arrest | Phuket “in a coma”| September 22

    Thailand News Today | Protesters face arrest | Phuket “in a coma”| September 22

    Thailand News Today with Tim Newton. Daily news from around Thailand. Struggling airlines to get reprieve through small loans, extension to fuel tax cut Airlines in Thailand are being offered a financial lifeline, as the Government Savings Bank announces soft loans for carriers left struggling as a result of the current Covid-19 ‘disruption’.  The GSB is offering the loans over…

  • Thailand News Today | Amnesty finishes, protest round-up | September 21, 2020

    Thailand News Today | Amnesty finishes, protest round-up | September 21, 2020

    Daily video news about Thailand with Tim Newton Get a visa or go to jail. Thai Immigration Tourists, and anyone else with a lapsed visa, ha ve only 5 days to renew their visa or they could get arrested. The current visa amnesty ends on September 26 and there isn’t going to be another sudden announcement for another grace period,…

  • Thailand News Today | Hotels wary, rain on the way | September 17, 2020

    Thailand News Today | Hotels wary, rain on the way | September 17, 2020

    Despite new tourist visa, hoteliers remain skeptical about reopening As news comes of the cabinet approving a special long-term tourist visa scheme, hoteliers are remaining skeptical about reopening due to the lack of clarity in the recent announcement which will reportedly kick off next month.  The president of the Thai Hotels Association’s southern chapter says more hoteliers will consider reopening…

  • Thailand News Today | New visa update, Dengue spike | September 16, 2020

    Thailand News Today | New visa update, Dengue spike | September 16, 2020

    Daily news and updates on video, hosted by Tim Newton. New Special Tourist Visa approved The Thai cabinet has approved a plan to allow foreign tourists to return to Thailand but they’ll have to agree to mandatory 14 day quarantine and stay for at least 90 days. The cabinet is hoping the new extended tourist visa will be part of…

  • Thailand News Today | Another holiday, Business closures | September 15

    Thailand News Today | Another holiday, Business closures | September 15

    Ready for another holiday? Cabinet considers a long weekend to boost the economy There might be another long weekend coming up soon. So much revenue was brought in from the recent 4 day holiday weekend earlier this month that some government officials think another couple days off could help give the slumped economy another shot in the arm. The 4…

  • Songkhla shootout, protester warnings | Thailand News Today | September 14

    Songkhla shootout, protester warnings | Thailand News Today | September 14

    Today’s return of Thailand news Today with Tim Newton… Parliament to host a ‘safe zone’ forum for students’ demands on September 22 A parliamentary committee is responding to the demands from student and opposition protesters, who are calling for reform of the government, a new constitution, and even reform of the Thai Monarchy – the latter previously considered a ‘no…

  • Thailand News Today – Wednesday, June 24

    Thailand News Today – Wednesday, June 24

    July Songkran plans pushed back to later in the year People won’t be throwing or spraying water on each other next month. Celebrations for Thai New Year – Songkran – were rumoured to be moved from April to July, but it now looks like it’s going to be pushed back later this year. The annual celebrations could even be separated to…

  • Thailand News Today – Tuesday, June 23

    Thailand News Today – Tuesday, June 23

    5 more imported cases in Thailand today. 2 of the newly infected patients are from Egypt, 3 from Qatar. All were detected whilst in quarantine in Chon Buri. None of them were displaying any obvious symptoms of the disease. Bars and clubs can re-open soon, but with a list of 22 requirements Well, there’s some good news and there’s some…

  • Thailand News Today – Monday, June 22

    Thailand News Today – Monday, June 22

    3 killed, 2 injured in Nakhon Si Thammarat crash 3 people have been killed, one an 11 year old girl, and 2 others seriously injured, after the pick-up they were travelling in collided with a roadside tree. All from the same Nakhon Si Thammarat family, heading to a family burial. A convoy of 5 cars was heading to Surat Thani…

  • Thailand News Today – Friday, June 19

    Thailand News Today – Friday, June 19

    5 cases – all imported Thais returning from Saudi Arabia on the same flight as another 11 people that have already been detected. 224 arrested in another Mae Sot gambling raid Police raided a large and sophisticated online gambling operation, arresting more than 200 people at a hotel in the Mae Sot district in Northern Thailand, close to the Burmese…

  • Thailand News Today – Wednesday, June 17

    Thailand News Today – Wednesday, June 17

    Pattaya officials threaten bars masquerading as restaurants with closure Following a number of inspections at various restaurants in the Pattaya area, police have cautioned venues not to pretend they’re restaurants when they’re actually just bars that have added some food. In what may also serve as a warning to businesses in the rest of the country, Pattaya authorities are threatening…

  • Thailand News Today – Tuesday, June 16

    Thailand News Today – Tuesday, June 16

    To register for the Thaiger Flash Property Sale log in HERE. It all start this Thursday at midday! Outrage over 75,000 baht travel allowance for senior execs at Thai Airways The deputy leader of Thailand’s Democrat Party says Thai’s should be outraged by the disclosure that Thai Airways senior management have been getting a 75,000 baht “travel allowance”.  He decries…

  • Thailand News Today – Monday, June 15

    Thailand News Today – Monday, June 15

    No new cases of Covid-19, either locally transmitted or imported from overseas, in the past 24 hours. Up to 1,000 foreigners per day with smart phone tracking – plan to open Thailand up to foreigners Foreigners from low-risk countries will be allowed to enter the country and travel in so-called “travel bubbles” without going through the 14 day quarantine period.…

  • Thailand News Today – Friday, June 12

    Thailand News Today – Friday, June 12

    4 Thais repatriated from India found with Covid-19 today Today the government announced 4 new cases of Covid-19, all were reported as repatriated Thai citizens from India. All have been quarantined in Chon Buri and tested positive during their 14 day stay. All have been mostly asymptomatic. India had the most Covid-19 cases in Asia with a total of 298,283…

  • Thailand News Today – Wednesday, June 10

    Thailand News Today – Wednesday, June 10

    Thai Airways takes action to protect its planes from seizure Struggling national flag carrier Thai Airways is petitioning 3 countries to try and avoid their planes being seized by creditors.  The cabinet was informed about the filing of debt rehabilitation requests in foreign countries by Deputy PM Wissanu Krea-ngam, who chairs the committee tasked with coordinating a solution to the…

  • Thailand News Today – Tuesday, June 9

    Thailand News Today – Tuesday, June 9

    “The third or fourth quarter of 2020.” That’s as precise as deputy PM Somkid Jatusripitak could say when Thailand would re-open its borders for foreign tourists. “…priority will be given to those arriving from coronavirus-free areas.” Mr. Somkid says that relaxing inbound travel restrictions is the first step to kickstart Thailand’s tourism industry. “The government has to be prudent in…

  • Thailand News Today – Monday, June 8

    Thailand News Today – Monday, June 8

    7 new Covid-19 cases reported in Thailand  7 new confirmed cases of the Covid-19 in Thailand today. All 7 were reported as Thai nationals who were recently repatriated from aboard. • 2 were students returning from Pakistan • 3 were masseuse returning from the UAE • The other was a Thai woman returning from the US Today marks the second…

  • Thailand News Today – Friday, June 5

    Thailand News Today – Friday, June 5

    Former senior prosecutor says Thai Airways rehab plan will unveil extensive corruption A former senior Thai crime prosecutor predicts that the rehabilitation plan for Thai Airways is bound to expose extensive corruption in the management of the stricken airline. Wanchai Roujanavong says what’s about to come will be the revealing of a veritable Pandora’s Box of dishonesty and bad practice…

  • Thailand News Today – Tuesday, June 2, 2020

    Thailand News Today – Tuesday, June 2, 2020

    A slightly different Thailand News Today with some basic information for people wanting to return to Thailand during this current period. The documentation you will need and where to get help. We also have most of the up-to-date information about the daily updates and information about borders and bans here at thethaiger.com This article has a bit more information. The…

  • Thailand News Today – Monday, June 1

    Thailand News Today – Monday, June 1

    Returnees from UK found with high fever, hospitalised Of the 251 Thais who repatriated from the UK yesterday 20 were found to have high fevers and rushed to hospital, according Suvarnabhumi Airport’s deputy director. The Thai Airways charter flight arrived at the airport at 2.20pm. Screening found that 20 passengers had high fever and they were rushed to hospital. 16…

  • Thailand News Today – Friday, May 29

    Thailand News Today – Friday, May 29

    Thailand Covid-19 figures 11 new cases of Covid-19 virus in Thailand, same as yesterday. Of the number, all were reported as imported cases coming from Kuwait. All were Thai nationals returning from overseas and have been placed into a mandatory 14 day state quarantine. For the 4th day in a row, Thailand has announced zero locally transmitted cases. Radio station…

  • Thailand News Today – Thursday, May 28

    Thailand News Today – Thursday, May 28

    Thailand’s Covid-19 figures Today the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration has announced 11 new cases of coronavirus disease for Thailand.  All confirmed cases were reported as quarantined repatriates from overseas. This brings the national numbers to 3,065 confirmed Covid-19 cases. 1 was a 32 year old Thai woman, who returned from India last week. 6 other cases were aged 27-52…

  • Thailand News Today – Tuesday, May 26

    Thailand News Today – Tuesday, May 26

    Bangkok woman dies of salmonella poisoning after eating ‘death dumplings’ Following the death of a Bangkok woman who fell ill after eating dumplings, lab tests have now come back proving there were detected traces of salmonella bacteria.  The Samut Prakan provincial health office confirms that several members of the woman’s family also fell ill after eating the dumplings, which were…

  • Thailand News Today – Monday, May 25

    Thailand News Today – Monday, May 25

    2 new cases of Covid-19 reported in Thailand with one additional death Today there have been 2 new confirmed cases of the Covid-19 Coronavirus in Thailand with 1 additional death.  The 2 new cases consist of 1 imported case from a Thai National being repatriated from Russia last Wednesday. She’s currently under state quarantine in Chon Buri province. The other…

  • Thailand News Today – Friday, May 22

    Thailand News Today – Friday, May 22

    Zero new case in Thailand today. Upgrades to ‘luxury quarantine’ available for returnees Don’t like the accommodation the government have provided for you for your mandatory 14 day quarantine, sick of the boring Thai menu they’re serving you for three meals a day, don’t like the colour of the curtains? Fear not. Now you upgrade your quarantine accommodation. But you’re…

  • Thailand News Today – Thursday, May 21

    Thailand News Today – Thursday, May 21

    Covid-19 update: 3 new cases including German man, no deaths 3 new Covid-19 cases have been found over the past 24 hour period, but no deaths, bringing the national total to 3,037 and leaving the death toll at 56. The new cases were found in Bangkok and Chon Buri – 2 community infections while the other was a repatriate student…

  • Thailand News Today – Tuesday, May 19

    Thailand News Today – Tuesday, May 19

    Thailand’s new Covid-19 cases – May 19 Today the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration, reported 2 additional cases of Covid-19 bringing the total number of cases in Thailand to 3,033. No further deaths have been confirmed today, leaving the accumulated toll at 56.  The 2 new cases were the daughter and son in law of a previously confirmed Covid-19 patient…

  • Thailand News Today – Monday, May 18

    Thailand News Today – Monday, May 18

    Click here to watch….. https://youtu.be/5NnXB4l03Cs Thailand’s Covid-19 numbers, 2 from Bangkok, one in Phuket 3 new cases of the coronavirus have been announced in Thailand today, bringing the total cases to 3,031. No additional deaths were recorded, leaving the accumulated toll at 56. Of the 3 new cases reported, two were a man and a woman in Nonthaburi province (north…