Thailand open to 17 more countries Nov 1
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announces updated list of countries and territories where individuals are permitted to enter Thailand under the Royal Thai Government’s plan to reopen the country. (as of 30 October 2021) รายชื่อประเทศ/พื้นที่ต้นทางที่ได้รับอนุญาตให้เดินทางเข้าไทย (เพิ่มเติม) ตามแผนการเปิดประเทศของรัฐบาลกระทรวงการต่างประเทศประกาศรายชื่อประเทศและพื้นที่เพิ่มเติมที่ได้รับอนุญาตให้เดินทางเข้าประเทศไทยตามแผนการเปิดประเทศของรัฐบาล สถานะ ณ วันที่ ๓๐ ตุลาคม ๒๕๖๔
Prime minister asks all parties to contribute to November 1 reopening
Thailand’s prime minister is asking all parties to pitch in and contribute toward the ‘reopening’ of the country on November 1, and ordered relevant agencies to reserve Molnupiravir drugs for COVID-19 in advance and ensure an adequate supply of Favipiravir. Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha attended a general meeting of…
Thailand to lift quarantine for vaccinated visitors from low-risk countries from November
Consumption of alcoholic beverages in restaurants and reopening of entertainment venues will be allowed from December. In the initial phase, Thailand will allow fully vaccinated travellers from at least 10 low-risk countries, including China, Germany, Singapore, the UK and USA. The list will be expanded from 1 December, and further…
Bangkok prepares for floods as more rain is likely
Police General Atsawin Kwanmuang, Governor of Bangkok said today that a plan and preparations for flooding in Bangkok have now been finished. Waterways, reservoirs, and water level monitoring systems are ready to prevent an inundation. By using weather forecast reports from the Meteorological Department’s 24-hour radar monitoring system, along with…
Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Retail launches first store of Texas-based 7-Eleven
The first ever store belonging to one of the world’s largest convenience store chains, 7-Eleven saw huge rush on its opening day. The store opened in a Mumbai Suburb on Saturday. Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Retail Ventures have struck a deal with the Texas-based convenience store chain to take 7-Eleven pan-India…
Thailand Earns Over ฿2 Billion From Phuket Sandbox Scheme Since July
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Boasting the success of the ‘Phuket Sandbox’ scheme, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) said 42,000 international travelers joined the campaign from 1 July to 5 October 2021, generating more than 2 billion baht for the economy. According to TAT Phuket director Nanthasiri Ronnasiri, of the 42,000 visitors over…