BANGKOK (AFP) – Thailand plans to reopen Bangkok to fully vaccinated visitors in October, officials said on Friday (Sept 10), as the kingdom seeks to salvage a tourism industry hammered by the pandemic. Tourism made
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Virus has been detected in the outer packaging of durian!Thailand’s official statement: will not affect exports to China
Zhu Lin said on Wednesday, “Recently received a report from the Commercial Counselor that the coronavirus was found on the packaging of durians in the Chinese market and was not found during transportation or at
Read moreBail revoked for prominent Thai activists, says lawyer
BANGKOK, Sept 3 — A Thai court ruled today that two prominent activists should be jailed for breaching bail conditions by repeatedly joining youth-led anti-government protests calling for reforms to the kingdom’s monarchy. Anon Numpa
Read moreCambodia, Thailand, Vietnam alarmed by Laos project
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam have urged Laos to better assess transboundary impacts, and strengthen proposed measures to reduce any negative effect as it moves ahead with the construction of a dam. At a
Read moreThailand criticised for charging expats more
THE widespread practice of charging foreigners as much as 10 times what Thais pay at local tourist attractions has attracted much criticism. An online movement has also started and is gathering momentum to publicise the
Read moreThai man held after trying to fake death
A MAN from Ratchaburi who was facing a possible jail sentence tried to fake his death by killing another man, staging a crash and burning his body in the car. Reports in the Bangkok Post said police
Read moreTHAILAND GENERAL Free train, bus travel for royal barge procession
Travel will be free on all mass transit rail services and selected BMTA bus routes on Thursday, when the royal barge procession is presided over by His Majesty the King. The BTS skytrain, MRT including
Read moreTesco/LOTUS to sell OFF ITS assets in Thailand and Malaysia
Tesco, Britain’s biggest supermarket chain, has announced it may sell off its businesses in Thailand and Malaysia. A statement says that “following inbound interest, it has commenced a review of the strategic options for its
Read moreNew scheme to allow Singapore, HK visitors to use automated gates at Bangkok airports
Visitors from Singapore and Hong Kong will be able to access the automated gates now reserved for Thai nationals at both of Bangkok’s airports by the end of this month or next month.PHOTO: WWW.SUVARNABHUMIAIRPORT.COM BANGKOK
Read moreUp to 80% of Thailand’s tsunami warning system needs maintenance
In this picture taken on Dec 4, 2014, a tsunami evacuation sign is displayed on a street near Patong beach in Phuket. (Photo: NICOLAS ASFOURI / AFP) BANGKOK: Up to 80 per cent of Thailand’s
Read moreMan attacked by Phuket Town monkeys
Officials have long warned against feeding the monkeys on Toh Sae Hill in Phuket Town. Photo: The Phuket News / file The man, who Kusoldharm Foundation rescue workers said did not give his name, was
Read morePattaya’s shame! Man electrocuted in the street right outside district chief’s house
Pattaya’s shame! Man electrocuted in the street right outside district chief’s house A 54 year old visitor to Pattaya has been electrocuted by a hanging wire right outside the Bang Lamung district chief’s house. The wire was
Read moreThai court charges disgraced ‘jet-set monk’ with rape
BANGKOK: A Thai court charged a disgraced former monk on Thursday (Jul 20) with the rape of an underage girl, fraud and money laundering, after he was extradited from the United States. Thailand is an
Read moreSome tourist visa holders being asked to show 20,000 baht in CASH when entering Thailand
Some tourist visa holders being asked to show 20,000 baht in CASH when entering Thailand If you are entering Thailand on a tourist visa, you may be required to show immigration officials 20,000 baht in
Read moreHeavy rain causes mayhem for Pattaya roads
Heavy rain causes mayhem for Pattaya roads It is well and truly the rainy season now and last nights storm caused absolute chaos on the roads. Some of the worst affected areas included the Sukhumvit
Read moreList of jobs reserved for Thais to be revised
The Employment Department will revise the list of 39 professions reserved for Thai citizens to accommodate the changing circumstances of Thai workers. Director-general Varanon Peetiwan said on Wednesday the list had not been updated for
Read moreFour Reasons You Need To Visit Phuket, Thailand
As the biggest travel destination in Thailand, Phuket encapsulates both the good and bad sides of Thai tourism. I recently spent a month here, and while overcrowded beaches and rowdy bars are part and parcel
Read morePattaya police deploy drone to monitor Walking Street
Pattaya Police Station is deploying a drone to ensure security for tourists on its famed Walking Street. Pattaya police chief Pol Colonel Apichai Krobphet launched the drone unit on Friday evening on South Pattaya
Read moreJW Marriott’s Andaman Grill named one of Thailand Tatler’s Best Restaurants of 2017
Award winning Phuket beach resort, JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa has added to its global reputation with its famous seaside steak and seafood restaurant. Andaman Grill recently received an award in the prestigious Thailand
Read moreCould Pattaya tram be the answer to the resort’s transport woes?
Could Pattaya tram be the answer to the resort’s transport woes? Manager reported that an upbeat meeting chaired by the Pattaya mayor was told that a tram system would be the answer to the resort’s transport and
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