Interprovincial travel services adjusted from 21 July 2021
According to the newest round of COVID-19 restrictions, air, boat, and bus services see suspension; some continuing as normal. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to provide an update on interprovincial air, bus, and boat travel within Thailand following the newest round of COVID-19 restrictions for the Maximum…
Thailand’s Treasury Department Eyes Reduction of Land and Building Rental Fees
Thailand’s Treasury Department might consider lowering its land and building rental fees to 25% of its normal rate on a case-by-case basis, with the aim of easing the burden on tenants, given the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic. Department Director-General Yuttana Yimgarun said many tenants have been suffering from declining revenues since…
More Restrictions Imposed in Maximum and Strict COVID-19 Control Zone
Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha has signed an announcement on Regulation No. 28 tightening measures against COVID-19 in the “maximum and strict COVID-19 control zone (dark red zone).” The regulation, which was published in the Royal Gazette on 18 July 2021, was issued under Section 9 of the Emergency…
Thailand’s “Samui Plus Model” hopes to draw 1,000 foreign tourists in a month
After two weeks of the Phuket Sandbox program, it has generated over 500 million baht for the country. The government now expects that the similar “Samui Plus Model” will do as well as Phuket, welcoming over 1,000 foreign tourists in a month. The spokesperson of the Center for Economic Situation…
According to the Royal Gazette announced on Sunday the government will be tightening COVID-19 measures from Tuesday
According to the Royal Gazette announced on Sunday the government will be tightening COVID-19 measures from Tuesday. The number of dark red provinces has increased are now increased to 13 provinces. They are: Bangkok, Chachoengsao, Chonburi, Nakhon Pathom, Nonthaburi, Narathiwat, Pathum Thani, Pattani, Ayutthaya, Yala, Songkhla, Samut Prakan and Samut…
Capacity increased at Pathum Thani COVID-19 test center – open until 30th July
A COVID-19 test center located at Dhupateme Royal Thai Air Force Sports Stadium in Pathum Thani, has extended its operations now until 30th July to cope with a massive turnout, now using antigen test kits for the initial screening to improve speed and increase capacity. People today started to queue…